While much of the world is focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, analysts warn that nations should not ignore Islamist militants, who are increasing attacks in Africa’s Sahel region and spreading to West Africa’s coastal states.Since 2020, terror gr…
Making sure there is enough fresh water to support the 135 million people in one of the driest regions on earth was the subject of the first ever IAEA conference for PhD students held this month. Sixteen attendees from Africa’s Sahel region presented t…
A United Nations watchdog panel is warning that South Sudan could plunge into massive violence if elections are held before the government implements constitutional provisions aimed at solidifying the country’s shaky peace agreement. The three-member C…
HARARE – The prolonged dry spell in the lower catchment of the Kariba Dam, which straddles Zimbabwe and Zambia, resulted in a decreased inflow of water into the world’s largest man-made lake, but inflows are expected to increase during the second quart…
NAIROBI– The World Bank approved 85.77 billion shillings (about 750 million U.S. dollars), to help accelerate Kenya’s ongoing inclusive and resilient recovery, from the COVID-19 crisis.The World Bank said in a statement released yesterday that, the Dev…
UNITED NATIONS— The 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday supporting bicycles as a tool for combatting climate change.The resolution, proposed by Turkmenistan, was passed unanimously and like all General Assemb…
The Pritzker Prize, architecture’s most prestigious award, was awarded Tuesday to Burkina Faso-born architect Diebedo Francis Kere, the first African to win the honor in its more than 40-year history.Kere, 56, was hailed for his “pioneering” designs th…
The U.N. Security Council voted Tuesday to prolong its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for one more year, after Russia and China chose to abstain.The Council’s 13 other members all voted in favor of the resolution, which extends the U.N. Mission in…
THE HAGUE— Chadian authorities on Monday handed over to the International Criminal Court a former Central African Republic militia leader accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, the Hague-based court said.Maxime Jeoffroy Eli Mokom Gawaka is …
HARARE, The Chairman of Pan African Forum Dr David Matsanga has called on the international community to lift sanctions against Zimbabwe stating the restrictions are hurting the southern African Nation.Matsanga termed the sanctions as illegal and assur…