Opposition Leader to Return to Mozambique Amid Violent Election Dispute
Mozambique’s opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane plans to return from exile on Thursday, January 8, ahead of the swearing-in of President-elect Daniel Chapo next week. Mondlane, who claims the recent election was rigged, rejected Chapo’s court-confirmed victory. Consequently, his supporters staged violent protests that have left over 270 people dead since October 2024. Mondlane himself fled […]
Ethiopia Evacuates Thousands Amid Volcanic Threat in Afar Region
Ethiopia is evacuating thousands from the Afar region due to potential volcanic activity at Mount Dofen, which has shown steam eruptions since Thursday, January 2. The long-dormant volcano’s activity has caused significant damage, including volcanic mudflows that cracked major roads and destroyed properties. The evacuations, described as precautionary, aim to safeguard residents by relocating them […]
M23 Rebels Capture Masisi in Eastern DRC Offensive
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized Masisi, a strategic town in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), escalating their recent territorial gains. Masisi, located 80km from Goma, serves as an administrative hub for a resource-rich region. Thousands have fled the fighting, adding to the humanitarian crisis in Goma, which already shelters four million […]
Egypt’s Tourism Sector Breaks Records with $14 Billion in Revenue
According to Mubasher Pulse, Egypt’s tourism sector achieved record revenues of over $14 billion in the past 11 months, reflecting a 7.8% year-on-year increase. This growth is driven by a 3.97% rise in tourist arrivals, reaching 14.3 million, and a 7.8% increase in the number of overnight stays, totaling 151.3 million nights. Saudi Arabia emerged […]
Cultural Marvels: Six Must-visit New Museums Opening in 2025
A wave of cultural and historical museums set to open in 2025 promises to captivate global audiences. These museums are Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, with its pyramid-inspired design, which will house treasures like the coffin of Khnum-Nakht and a statue of Ramses II. Another is Nigeria’s John Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture, which […]
People, Partnerships and Progress: The 3Ps Steering the Global DPI Movement
Dwayne Carruthers, Digital Transformation Communications & Advocacy Manager, United Nations Development Programme Daniel Amewor, Head of Communications, Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is a force multiplier today, enabling countries to deliver a range of services at scale. However a few years ago, it was still an emerging concept for much of […]
