South Africa’s Unity Partners Fight for Economic Hub
In a dramatic political comeback, Helen Zille, a former mayor and premier, has officially launched her campaign to become Johannesburg’s mayor, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) presenting her as its candidate. Zille’s campaign contrasts her with current mayor Dada Morero, whose administration faces severe water, electricity, and infrastructure challenges. Born in Johannesburg, Zille is positioning herself […]
President’s Daughter Urges Cameroonians Not to Vote for Her Father
Brenda Biya, the daughter of Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya, has publicly urged citizens not to vote for her father in the upcoming election. The 27-year-old made her appeal in a TikTok video recorded from Switzerland, where she also declared that she would cut all contact with her family, alleging mistreatment and even claiming some relatives wish […]
How Kenya’s Turkana People Evolved to Survive One of Earth’s Harshest Climates
A groundbreaking study has revealed how Kenya’s Turkana people genetically adapted over millennia to survive in one of the world’s most challenging environments. Researchers identified key genetic variants, particularly in the STC1 gene linked to kidney function, that help the Turkana process a meat- and blood-rich diet and cope with severe dehydration. This evolutionary adaptation emerged around […]
Google Expands Fiber-Optic Reach in Africa With New Undersea Cable Hubs
Google is significantly expanding its digital infrastructure footprint in Africa by investing in new subsea fiber-optic cables. The tech giant plans to establish four hubs across the continent to anchor its latest undersea cables, building on the $1 billion commitment it announced in 2021. The project comes as demand for reliable internet access surges across Africa, […]
How Nigeria’s Plastic Waste Could Fuel a Sustainable Fashion Revolution
Nigeria’s massive plastic waste problem—2.5 million tons annually—could become an unexpected resource for its fashion industry. Researchers propose converting discarded PET bottles, many of which end up in landfills or pollute the environment, into textiles. Global brands like Adidas, H&M, and Patagonia already turn post-consumer plastics into polyester fibers for clothing and footwear, cutting carbon emissions […]
Guinea Votes on Constitution That May Extend Junta Leader’s Rule
Vote counting is underway in Guinea following a contentious referendum on a new constitution that critics fear could allow junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya to run for president. The military government, which seized power in 2021, organized the vote as part of a transition to civilian rule. However, opponents call it a power grab, especially after […]
France Halts Counterterrorism Work with Mali in Diplomatic Spat
France has suspended its counterterrorism cooperation with Mali and expelled two Malian diplomats, marking a significant escalation in the bilateral rift. This decision comes in response to Mali’s arrest of a French national, Yann Vezilier, accused of plotting a coup—a claim Paris firmly denies as unfounded. Both nations have since declared each other’s diplomats persona non grata, […]
Zoey Martinson’s The Fisherman Brings Ghanaian Comedy to the World Stage
Zoey Martinson’s debut feature, The Fisherman, has been making waves, blending comedy, color, and Ghanaian storytelling to global acclaim. Inspired by both her time in Ghana’s fishing villages and a short film she created about Jamestown’s threatened fishermen, the movie follows Atta Oko, a dreamer on a quirky journey with a talking fish, two orphans, […]
