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Nigeria, 12 others join BRICS as partner countries
Nigeria has officially been admitted into the BRICS group of nations as a partner country in its bid to strengthen its economic ties with those...
France pledges $108 million humanitarian aid to Lebanon as part of international relief efforts
France has stepped forward with a significant pledge of $108 million to support Lebanon during a critical international conference in Paris on Thursday. The aid...
Scientists says climate change has worsened deadly flooding in Africa
Human-caused climate change increased the intensity of seasonal rain across the Niger and Lake Chad basins Africa this year resulting in devastating flooding, a team...
South African Minister hails ties with China ahead of BRICS summit
The South African Minister of International Relations and cooperation spoke positively about bilateral relations between Moscow and Beijing, ahead of the BRICS summit of emerging...
Idris Elba to relocate to Africa to promote film industry
Idris Elba, the renowned British actor known for his roles in The Wire and Luther, has announced his intention to move to Africa within the...
Opinion
Addressing the smuggling crisis in Africa: solutions for a safer future
Smuggling has emerged as a significant threat across Africa, manifesting in various forms, from human trafficking and arms trade crisis to the illicit movement of...
Israel’s quest for peace amidst Gaza proximity threats
In the complex geopolitical landscape of the amidst Gaza, few countries encapsulate the struggle for security and survival like Israel's. This nation, diminutive in size...
Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: Your City Wants to Help Put Money in Your Pocket
New York is a city that works for our people, with resources available to help hard-working residents afford the cost of housing, child care, health...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: The Bronx is Buying a Ticket to the Future with Historic Metro-North Plan
With New York City’s rental vacancy rate at a historic low of just 1.4 percent and half of all New Yorkers paying more than 30...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: The EITC – Helping Working Families Afford to Live in the Greatest City in the World
Working people and families make life in our city possible. Their work and contributions in every sector — from public safety to business, hospitality, health...
Opinion: A comprehensive overview of Mpox virus and public health response
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae....
Central Africa
Kenya’s impeached deputy President Gachagua seeks court injunction on High Court proceedings
Kenya’s Deputy President Gachagua Appeals to Stop High Court Impeachment Proceedings Kenya's impeached Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, filed a petition with the Court of Appeal...
Kenyan islanders turn plastic waste into sustainable boats and furniture
On Lamu Island, off Kenya’s east coast, a remarkable initiative is turning plastic waste into a valuable resource for the local community. The Flipflopi Project,...
Congo court offers verdict in coup attempt, offering appeals window for defendants
A military court in Congo has delivered its verdict on Friday, sentencing 37 individuals, including three Americans, to death for their involvement in a failed...
Germany, Kenya sign agreement to bridge labor gap with skilled workers
Germany and Kenya took a significant step forward in addressing labor shortages on Friday as officials from both countries signed an agreement to promote the...
International forces arrive in Haiti to support Kenya-led mission in restoring peace
A new group of soldiers and police arrived in Haiti on Thursday to reinforce the Kenya-led, UN-approved Multinational Security Mission aimed at restoring peace and...
