Can the Quad’s plan end Sudan’s war
A peace initiative led by the US and key Middle Eastern allies is aiming to end Sudan’s devastating civil war, but experts warn its chances of success remain slim for now. The Quad—the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE—is circulating a five-point peace plan: immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, civilian protection, political transition, and a […]
African Union summit shifts focus to water
African leaders meeting in Addis Ababa this weekend are putting water security at the center of the African Union’s development agenda as climate change and rapid population growth strain fragile infrastructure. Under the theme “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation,” the summit frames access to clean water as essential to economic resilience, public health, […]
Science finds jealousy isn’t just human
Sibling jealousy may not be uniquely human after all, according to a new study observing chacma baboons in Namibia’s Tsaobis Nature Park. Researchers spent months watching young baboons compete for their mother’s attention, often interrupting grooming sessions with tantrums, clever distractions, and even strategic tricks to steal affection. The behavior appeared far more frequently when […]
Dangote Refinery hits capacity, breaks global record
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reached its full designed capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, setting a global benchmark as the largest single-train refinery to hit nameplate output. The milestone followed successful optimization of its crude distillation and gasoline production units, pushing the facility into steady, large-scale operations. To lock in performance, the refinery has […]
How reforms are powering Africa’s economic comeback
Africa’s economic development is entering a reset phase, as digital reforms and macro stabilization replace hype-driven growth. After years of investor optimism that outpaced weak infrastructure, a pullback in funding exposed gaps in power, connectivity, policy, and execution. Now a quieter reset is underway, driven by hard-won credibility. For instance, Nigeria’s reserves hover at $46 […]
Kenya secures release of Russian war recruits
Kenya has successfully brought home 27 citizens who were reportedly lured to Russia with promises of civilian jobs, only to find themselves on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. Their return has intensified pressure in South Africa, where 17 men were recruited under similar pretenses. Allegations suggest that Duduzile Zuma, daughter of former […]
Nigeria’s First Lady leads US charm offensive
Nigeria has launched an intense lobbying drive in Washington as pressure mounts from the Trump administration over claims of widespread violence against Christian communities. First Lady Remi Tinubu led part of the charm offensive, blending faith-based outreach with meetings on Capitol Hill to defend Abuja’s record on security. At the same time, Nigeria signed a […]
