The data on climate change’s link to employee deaths, injuries
The U.N. labor organization warned that over 70% of the world’s workforce is likely to be exposed to excessive heat.
Will Kenya’s new visa-free policy hurt tourism ?
Kenya went visa-free for travelers across the world. Kenyan President William Ruto announced the decision to scrap visas for all tourists at the beginning of 2024.
UN reports widening global inequality
UN: African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North America.
Botswana sprinter predicts African domination in Olympics
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo anticipates African sprinters will dominate the 2024 track season, culminating in the Paris Olympics.
Senegalese film ’Io Capitano’ leaves audience in tears
A Senegalese film screening of “Io Capitano” prompts emotional reactions as it addresses the risks of illegal immigration.
Least developed countries getting poorer
The world’s most vulnerable economies are eligible for low-interest loans and grants from the World Bank’s International Development Association are known as IDA countries.
Moderna puts Kenya plant plans on hold
US pharmaceutical and biotechnology firm Moderna has suspended its efforts to build an mRNA manufacturing facility in Kenya, the firm said in a statement.
Ghanaian artist ‘Purple Hibiscus’ transforms London’s Barbic...
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama’s “Purple Hibiscus” installation, a vibrant fabric piece incorporating used robes, covers part of London’s Barbican Centre.
Why is Botswana threatening to send elephants to Germany?
In March, Botswana’s wildlife minister threatened to send 10,000 elephants to Hyde Park in London so the UK could “have a taste of living alongside them”.
Scientists to perform Eddington experiment during April
April’s total solar eclipse promises to be a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft and telescopes — and cosmic chance.
Facebook News tab will soon be unavailable
Meta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the U.S. and Australia as the platform further deemphasizes news and politics. The feature was shut down in the U.K., France and Germany last year.
Teenager’s viral dance leads to documentary in Nigeria
A Nigerian teenager’s viral dance video leads him to a prestigious ballet school in Britain, documented in a new Disney+ film.
Experts call for access to health technologies in battle against cancer
There is an urgent need to build bridges toward ‘future where cancer is no longer a death sentence,’ expert says
Egyptian population grew 1.4% in 2023, lowest in 50 years
Population as of Jan. 1 stood at 105.8 million, up from 104.4 million in 2022
UN: World wastes 19% of its food
783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says
To Make Water Last, Kenyans Build Sand Dams
The sand dam in Kasengela was completed on March 14 after two and a half months of construction,
New HIV treatments on the horizon
Scientists claim to have eradicated HIV from infected cells using Crispr gene-editing technology, which won the Nobel Prize.
Oppenheimer dominates 96th Academy Awards, winning 7 Oscars
Atomic bomb film takes home grand prize for Best Picture
Colon cancer rates rising 2% in every year in people under age 50
Cancer doctors are concerned about an alarming increase in colorectal cancers occurring in patients under age 50.
Why arms sales to Israel should be banned?
There are no legal or moral arguments that can justify the continued sale of weapons to Israel by states that respect the principle of the universality of human rights.
Online travel platform Expedia to cut 1,500 jobs
Total pre-tax charges, cash expenditures associated with restructuring expected to be $80 million-$100 million
FIMO 2024 showcases the best of African fashion
The Togo Fashion Week has come to an end, leaving behind an echo of creativity and innovation.
Beyoncé has once again made history
Beyoncé becomes the first black woman to top the country music rankings
Polynesian, Corsican officials blast France for ongoing colonialism
Baku Initiative Group organize news conference ahead of ‘Decolonization: Awakening of the Resistance’ seminar in Istanbul
Nigerian musician commits ₦300 Million for Nigerian orphanages
Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Davido has announced plans to donate a sum of 300 million naira to orphanages around Nigeria.
First Pan-African Disney+ Series, ‘Iwájú’ to be premiered
Disney+ has collaborated with pan–African studio Kugali Media for a innovative animated series set in futuristic Lagos.
Conservation efforts yield hope for critically endangered gorillas in Africa
The illegal wildlife trade, including poaching and trafficking, poses a grave threat to the species