AU urges global action as Mali’s insurgency deepens
The African Union has urged swift international action to tackle Mali’s worsening security crisis, as Al Qaeda-linked militants tighten their grip on the country. The insurgent group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has blocked fuel imports since September, crippling schools, businesses, and essential services in the capital, Bamako. This economic warfare has created severe humanitarian conditions for […]
How South Africans are turning grants into growth
New research reveals that South Africa’s social grants are doing more than alleviating poverty—they are actively fueling small-scale entrepreneurship. Beneficiaries are strategically using these cash transfers as seed capital to launch a diverse range of micro-businesses, from street vending to photography and poultry farming. These individuals demonstrate immense agency, often pooling funds or borrowing small amounts […]
How Ghana’s grassroots drive climate action
Across Ghana, local communities are pioneering innovative strategies to combat climate change while also improving their livelihoods. In northern communities like Yiwagu and Bachabodo, residents are reviving traditional conservation methods—protecting sacred forests and replacing livelihoods that relied on felling trees with sustainable beekeeping. Further south, cocoa farmers in Atiwa are embracing climate-smart agriculture, planting trees that provide […]
JNIM’s growing reach threatens West Africa’s stability
Al-Qaeda’s Sahel affiliate, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has drawn global attention after claiming its first attack in Nigeria, marking a dangerous escalation in West Africa’s insurgency. Formed in 2017 from Mali-based jihadist groups, the organization expertly blends brutal attacks with basic governance, entrenching itself in areas where government presence is weak. Led by Iyad Ag […]
Rare Phoenician-era marble mask unearthed in Carthage
In a stunning archaeological breakthrough, an excavation team in Tunisia has unearthed a unique marble mask at the ancient Tofet sanctuary in Carthage. This exquisite artifact, dating to the late 4th century BC, depicts a woman with an intricate Phoenician hairstyle, offering a rare glimpse into Punic elite culture. Experts believe the finely carved mask was a […]
