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...

Network of African photojournalists launched in Morocco

African news agencies on Thursday launched the Network of Photojournalists of the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (NPJ-Faapa), the first of its kind. It aims to foster collaboration and capacity-building among the continent’s press...

Joe & Kyle Catch-Up: Vital Cohort 4, Breathwork, Community & a Psychedelic News Roundup

Joe and Kyle celebrate Vital Cohort 4 and reflect on why Vital is more than a 12-month psychedelic-informed training—it’s a living community (alumni webinars, discussion groups, cross-cohort meetups). Many grads aren’t rushing to facilitate;...

Palm trees in Africa are in decline: these botanists made a plan to do something about it

Palm trees grace the landscape across Africa, thriving in environments as diverse as deserts and rainforests. Central Africa holds the richest variety, home to 52 species, while west Africa has 38 and east Africa 18. They form part of a global...

Merck Foundation CEO meets Central African Republic First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit

BusinessWire India Bangui [Central African Republic]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit...

RS South Africa and Qhubeka empower learners through the gift of mobility

RS South Africa and Qhubeka empower learners through the gift of mobility 30 September 2025 News RS South Africa, in proud partnership with Qhubeka Charity through the Inqolobane Trust, is continuing to make a tangible difference in the lives of...

These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

The point man

RARELY do I use my column space for my religious beliefs. This is one of those occasions. Happy Birthday, Mama Mary! Anyway, amidst the public uproar over the ghost and substandard infrastructure projects currently undergoing scrutiny by both...

Derailing the Kleptocrats’ Gravy Train

perspective Last week, I went to Montserrat on a research trip, the fruits of which I may one day divulge to you, if indeed there ever are any. It is a small British island in the Caribbean with the unusual distinction of being an ex-tax haven. I...

BW Energy supports Namibia’s drive for local value addition

BW Energy, an affiliate of the BW Group, says its mission in Namibia aligns with the government's resolve to promote value addition to resources locally. The company has filed environmental documents to secure approval to drill appraisal wells on...

Ukraine Lawmakers Move to Nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

A bill appeared on the docket of Verkhovna Rada, the national parliamentary body of Ukraine, on Monday appearing to propose nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. If passed through the lawmaking body, Ukraine would become the...

Israel in Africa – a friend with no benefits

Israel's surveillance tools are now part of its economic presence in Africa. Photo: File Last month, Israel opened a new embassy in Lusaka, Zambia, after a 50-year absence. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called it part of the “alliance of...

Ebony and ivory: why elephants and forests rise and fall tog...

The forest elephants of the Congo Basin are critically endangered and face extinction. They live in Africa's largest forest, extending over the continent's west and central regions. Large populations are found in Gabon and the Republic of Congo...

More than 40 times they asked the UN to lift the blockade on Cuba

Photo: Prensa Latina At the close of the High-Level Segment of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, the call to lift the US blockade of Cuba was heard here more than 40 times. The speech that closed the marathon succession of speakers on...

Why Jim Iyke Chooses Not to Remarry After Divorce: A Deep Dive into His Perspective

Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant and globally recognized film industry, has long been a cultural cornerstone, producing not only entertainment but also larger-than-life personalities who shape public discourse. Among these luminaries is Jim Iyke, a...

MPs Question Interior Minister Over Controversial Overseas ID Scheme

During the oral question session, Hon. Assan Touray, Member for Bakau, standing in for the Honourable Member for Lower Badibu challenged the Minister to explain why ID issuance had been prioritised in countries such as Mauritania, Gabon, and Togo,...

Ebony and ivory: why elephants and forests rise and fall together in the Congo Basin

The forest elephants of the Congo Basin are critically endangered and face extinction. They live in Africa’s largest forest, extending over the continent’s west and central regions. Large populations are found in Gabon and the Republic of Congo...

Finally, Trump has a real shot at the Nobel Peace Prize

After months of haggling, lobbying, and even threatening, US President Donald Trump now finds himself with a real shot at the coveted Nobel Peace Prize. Late on Monday, Trump made Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologise to Qatar,...

They use tools, fight to the death and live in social groups – and are the closest living relative to humans

Chimpanzees our one of our closest living relatives, and we share 98% of our genetic DNA with them. Like us, chimpanzees are hominids – or great apes – of which there are eight extant species in four genera: Homo (of which only we humans remain),...