World
Arctic Security Tensions Rise as Russia Challenges NATO Expansion
Moscow describes NATO’s growing northern presence as a direct threat as military deployments, shipping routes and strategic competition...
Grand Canyon Flash Flood Triggers Evacuations and Search Operation
More than 60 people were evacuated after water and debris swept into the Colorado River, while authorities searched for those reported...
Tunisia Heatwave Strains Electricity, Water and Health Services
Temperatures approaching 50°C have driven record power demand and disrupted essential services, exposing the country’s infrastructure...
US and Iran Resume Military Attacks After Weeks-Long Pause
US and Iranian forces have exchanged attacks for the first time in weeks, renewing fears of a wider regional confrontation.
Nepal Rescue Teams Search for Hundreds Trapped After Himalayan Floods
Nepalese rescue teams, supported by Chinese and Indian experts, are trying to reach hundreds believed trapped in hydropower tunnels.
Search Continues After North Cyprus Ferry Disaster
Divers and rescue teams are searching for nearly 20 people missing after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, killing at least eight.
Kyiv-Area Survivor Recounts Strike That Killed 38
A survivor has described the aftermath of a drone strike and ammunition-depot explosions that killed 38 people near Kyiv.
Failed Niger Mutiny Exposes Tensions Inside the Military and the Sahel’s Security Order
A contained uprising in Niamey has drawn attention to internal military tensions and the growing role of Russia’s Africa Corps in Niger.
China, Russia and India Meet as the SCO Tests Its Global Influence
Leaders gathering in Kyrgyzstan are using the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit to advance security, trade and diplomatic priorities...
Global Cooperation Is Entering a More Demanding Era
The UN Pact for the Future sets a broad agenda. Its real test will be whether governments turn shared commitments into measurable progress.
Africa's Infrastructure Opportunity Depends on Better Project Delivery
Africa's infrastructure gap is well known. The sharper question is how governments and investors can prepare viable projects and deliver...
Ghana Says Styrofoam Ban Is First Step in Wider Plastics Crackdown
EPA says enforcement begins January 1, 2027 and urges businesses to shift to recyclable and bio-based alternatives.
Nigeria’s UfarmX Says It Has Facilitated $6.8m in Agricultural Commerce
The agritech company is using digital and blockchain-enabled systems to connect smallholder farmers with markets and finance.
Intron Expands Voice AI for the Way Africans Actually Mix Languages
The Nigerian company is developing speech technology for multilingual and code-switching environments often poorly served by global models.
Nigeria’s Economy Grows 4.43% in Q2 as Oil and Non-Oil Sectors Strengthen
Growth accelerated from the first quarter, supported by higher oil output and broad-based activity outside the petroleum sector.
Askya AI Platform Offers $200,000 Zero-Equity Support to African Startups
Ten AI-focused companies will be selected for an accelerator combining capital, cloud resources and operating support.
