Kenyans Chebet & Kipyegon Make History with Dual World Records
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet lit up the Eugene Diamond League in Oregon, United States, with world-record-breaking runs. Kipyegon ran the 1500m in 3:48.68, breaking her own world record by 0.36 seconds mere weeks after narrowly missing a sub-four-minute mile. Chebet, meanwhile, followed with a stunning 13:58.06 in the 5,000m, smashing the previous record by […]
Egypt Slams Ethiopia Over “Unlawful” Dam Project
Tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia have reignited after Ethiopia announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, set for official inauguration in September. While Ethiopia celebrates the $4 billion hydroelectric project, Cairo accuses Addis Ababa of acting unilaterally without a binding agreement over Nile River water rights—vital for Egypt’s agriculture as well as its 100 […]
Hadejia Wetlands Reveal Rare Birds and Urgent Need for Conservation
A groundbreaking year-long survey of Nigeria’s Hadejia Wetlands National Park has revealed a treasure trove of biodiversity, documenting 246 bird species—28% of Nigeria’s total—alongside butterflies, reptiles, and mammals. Among the findings were 10 bird species never before recorded in the park and a rare leucistic White-billed Buffalo Weaver. The researchers also discovered four vulnerable bird species […]
How Zimbabwe’s Scrap Metal Hunters Contribute to Climate Action
In Harare, Zimbabwe, a growing network of informal scrap metal hunters is playing an unexpected role in the fight against climate change. By collecting and selling discarded metal, they not only make ends meet in a struggling economy but also help reduce pollution and carbon emissions. The steelmaking process requires burning large amounts of coal. Meanwhile, the […]
Study Finds 20% of Cancer Medications Flawed in Four African States
Nearly one in five cancer drugs tested in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon were found to be defective, raising serious health concerns across Africa. A new study published in The Lancet Global Health revealed the disturbing news, stating that 17% of nearly 200 products lacked proper active ingredient levels. The issue stems from a mix of […]
UN Blocks Eritrea’s Bid to Halt Human Rights Probe
Eritrea’s surprise attempt to end a UN investigation into its human rights record was firmly rejected by the UN Human Rights Council, a vote widely seen as a major victory for accountability. Only four countries supported the motion, while 25 opposed it and 18 abstained. Subsequently, a counter-proposal by the EU to extend the mandate passed with […]
