UK Government Downplays Tension with Mauritius Over Chagos Islands Deal
The UK government has dismissed claims of a rift with Mauritius over a deal to transfer control of the Chagos Islands while retaining the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia for a 99-year lease. The agreement, signed in October with the previous Mauritian administration, is now under review by new Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam. Addressing […]
Africa’s Debt Crisis: $74 Billion Needed for Debt Service in 2024
African countries will need $74 billion to service their debt in 2024, according to African Development Bank (AfDB) Chief Economist Kevin Urama. Speaking at the inaugural Debt Management Forum for Africa in Abuja, Urama revealed that the $70 billion figure marks a significant rise from the $17 billion required in 2010. He stated that $40 […]
Congo’s Mystery Illness Identified as Severe Malaria
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Health Ministry has identified a mystery illness in Kwango province as a severe form of malaria presenting as a respiratory illness. This announcement confirms the suspicions of WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus who recently revealed that early samples from people infected with the illness tested positive for malaria. The outbreak, […]
Ethiopia and South Africa Lead Africa in UNESCO Heritage Sites
Africa boasts a rich collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, recognized for their exceptional cultural, historical, and natural significance. With 98 properties inscribed on the list, these sites include 54 cultural, 39 natural, and 5 mixed properties, contributing to the continent’s economic and social development through tourism. Ethiopia and South Africa top the list in […]
Ancient DNA Sheds Light on Human-Neanderthal Interactions 45,000 Years Ago
A new study has narrowed the timeline of human-Neanderthal interactions to around 45,000 years ago, offering insights into our shared genetic history. The research, which involved scientists analyzing ancient human genes from remains in the Czech Republic and Germany, found Neanderthal DNA that pinpointed the mating period. A separate study also discovered that Neanderthal genes […]
