Let’s meet South Africa’s sister cities

“Sister cities” are defined as two cities or towns in different countries that share a special relationship based on a formal agreement. Essentially, they are twinned with each other, a practice designed to foster social and cultural exchanges....

Airtel Africa Foundation targets 26,000 youths, 300 schools in Nigeria FY26

…Sets goals across 14 African markets Airtel Africa Foundation has unveiled a plan to empower Nigerian communities through education and digital inclusion, with a focus on training 26,000 youths and connecting 300 additional schools to the...

Forum for Graduates of Saudi Universities in Nigeria, other countries to begin Sessions on Sustainable Development

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Forum for Graduates of Saudi Universities in Nigeria and Neighbouring Countries, will on Monday commence sessions on sustainable development in Abuja, under the patronage of Saudi universities. The Embassy of the...

Mass, procession in the US capital calls for solidarity with migrants

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Nearly 1,000 people joined the procession for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees in the nation’s capital, which had “Migrants, Missionaries of Hope” as its theme. They paused at seven reflection stops, traveling...

Mass and procession in the U.S. capital calls for solidarity with migrants facing mass deportation

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Nearly 1,000 people joined the procession for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees in the nation’s capital, which had “Migrants, Missionaries of Hope” as its theme. They paused at seven reflection stops, traveling...

Forum For Graduates Of Saudi Universities In Nigeria To Begin Sessions On Sustainable Development

9 The Forum for Graduates of Saudi Universities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Neighboring Countries will commence its sessions this Monday in Abuja, under the patronage of Saudi universities. Over three days, the gathering will bring...

Over 50 lakh Indians at long-term risk of chikungunya as threat rises

A new study has identified India as the country most likely to experience the greatest long-term effects from chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease that has spread rapidly in recent years. According to the global analysis, more than 50 lakh people...

Dear Editor: Diversification, not the Dragon, is key for T&T’s economic survival—but here’s why it has eluded us

“[…] The Ministry of Finance website provides budget statements from 2002 onwards. Diversification is mentioned in each budget statement. All 23 years. Undoubtedly, diversification will feature in Budget 2026 when it is read in the coming weeks....

How Gabe ‘Nandez and Preservation Built a Classic Collaboration

When I catch up with Gabe ‘Nandez and Preservation on Zoom, the former tells me he’s mulling whether he’s going to continue on billy woods’ national tour. He was set for certain dates (including a ruckus set at New York City’s Knockdown Center),...

LONG READ: The GEMIs, the Global Emerging Markets' interlocking institutions

The international order is breaking up as the Global Emerging Markets (GEMs) build a raft of new non-Western interlocking international institutions to run their vision of a new multipolar world order. At the same time the incumbent...

Trans Africa Campaign calls for visa-free travel across the continent

A journey of 40 000 kilometres is underway to reshape the future of travel in Africa. The Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign is more than a road trip, it’s a call for open borders across the continent and a vision for seamless African travel....

Pilgrims walk in solidarity and hope for migrants in Washington procession

Pilgrims carrying crosses, rosaries, banners, and monarch butterflies processed down 16th Street in Northwest Washington, D.C., on Sept. 28, praying and singing in solidarity with migrants and refugees. Nearly 1,000 people joined the procession...

Today in Africa — September 30, 2025: DRC Court Sentences Ex-President Joseph Kabila to Death, South Africa’s Envoy Found Dead in Paris, Trump Administration Backs Short-Term AGOA Renewal

NEWS South Africa’s ambassador to France, who passed away today by apparent suicide. by Deaan Vivier/Beeld/Gallo Images via Getty Images Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These...

Strengthening Biosafety in Saint Lucia

Photo credit: FAO A National Workshop on Biosafety Legislation recently took place, spearheaded by the Department of Sustainable Development. This initiative is crucial for consolidating stakeholder feedback on Saint Lucia’s legal and...

Argentina: the chainsaw breaks down

Over the past months, there has been wild optimism in financial markets and among mainstream economists and international agencies that Milei’s self-styled ‘chainsaw economics’ was working. Since taking office, Milei had taken a ‘chainsaw’ to...

Is the International Order Tilting Toward an Era of Permanent Tensions?

The war in Ukraine, with more than 500,000 military and civilian casualties according to Western estimates, has reintroduced to European soil the brutal logic of high-intensity warfare that many believed consigned to the 20th century. At the same...

Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” ~ Jane Goodall We join the world in mourning the loss of Dr....

Over 5 million people in India at risk of chikungunya, new study warns

India could experience the greatest long-term impact from mosquito-borne chikungunya, suggests data from the most comprehensive mapping of its global risk to date. The study, conducted by researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical...

Science ScienceAlert How Jane Goodall Changed Our View of Chimps (And Humans) Forever

Jane Goodall, the world's most famous primatologist, accomplished an astounding feat in her 91 years of life: She fundamentally changed the world's view of what it means to be human. At the age of just 26, Goodall observed a chimpanzee (Pan...

How Jane Goodall Changed Our View of Chimps (And Humans) Forever

Jane Goodall, the world's most famous primatologist, accomplished an astounding feat in her 91 years of life: She fundamentally changed the world's view of what it means to be human. At the age of just 26, Goodall observed a chimpanzee (Pan...