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Nuclear power in Africa: Big dreams, bigger hurdles
African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions. Yet complex financing, long timelines and safety demands mean only a few nations may realistically bring reactors online. ...
Turkey’s Contested Homefront
What lesson about national solidarity will Erdogan draw from Israel and Iran? ...
‘My heart is breaking’: Lebanese family grieve daughter killed by Israeli bomb
Narjis, one of 121 children killed in Lebanon this month, wanted to be a doctor and ‘was like a blossom’, her mother says
UN’s landmark slavery ruling energises African Union’s fight for reparations
Despite resistance from states who had role in chattel slavery, many feel this is an idea whose time has come
Egypt denies reports of ship carrying military-use steel to Israel
The Egyptian government has denied reports that a ship carrying materials for military use had docked at Abu Qir port en
Investigation of permit violations in South Africa’s shark fishery pending
Following an October 2025 Mongabay report of the shark fishing vessel Zanette violating the conditions of its permit to catch endangered sharks, the South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) announced that it would
Middle East & Africa Data Storage Market to Hit USD 27.2 Billion by 2035, Driven ...
Middle East & Africa data storage market surges at 13% CAGR to USD 27.2 Billion by 2035, fueled by cloud, AI, 5G ...
Gambia strengthens collaboration with IOM through strategic dialogue
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry, Ambassador Lang Yabou, underscored the strong partnership between The Gambia and IOM, highlighting the many
Gambia Embassy in Turkiye issues� Travel Advice to Gambians
To avoid such occurrences, this mission advises all Gambian citizens to
Gambia committed to supporting digital infrastructure, regional integration
The high-level gathering, convened under the theme “Connected Futures: Advancing Africa’s Digital Sovereignty through Open Collaboration,” brought together delegates from across West and Central Africa, alongside representatives from the European Union and the
UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as 'gravest crime against humanity'
The proposal was adopted with 123 votes in favour and three against - the United States, Israel and Argentina. Fifty-two countries abstained, including the United Kingdom and European Union member states. Countries like the UK have long rejected calls to pay
D50B revenue target set as debt stands at 68 percent
Despite this, the president described the Gambian economy as resilient. “Growth remains steady, with real GDP estimated at 5.9 percent in 2025, slightly up from 5.7 percent in 2024.” This performance, he said, is driven by construction, agriculture, tourism,
UDP leader dismisses Barrow’s SoNA as recycled and out of substance
“It’s the usual statement; it looks like a report book on what has been done,” he said. He suggested that by listing achievements, the address indirectly exposes gaps. According to him, when government highlights progress, it also inferentially reveals what
NAM moves motion to withdraw economic crime recommendation against former AG, calls for further probe
The move comes amid debate over a motion moved by the honourable member, to amend the recommendations of the special select committee report (1) on page 156 and recommendation (3) on page 190, which infringe Section 33(1) of the 1997 Constitution. Hon. Jawara
Barrow announces 700km road expansion to connect neglected communities
Highlighting achievements across agriculture, health, education, tourism, and security sector reforms, Barrow painted a picture of a nation on the move. He emphasised that road development remains a top priority, with projects already transforming neglected
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Zimbabwe says 15 citizens killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Zimbabwe said on Wednesday that 15 of its citizens had been killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, the latest African country to report recruits dying on the front lines. Information minister Zhemu Soda
Africa: Africa Is Forging Its Own Green Future
Despite bearing the brunt of a climate crisis it
Zimbabwe: UK - HIV Rapist Shayanowako Jailed in Absence As International Manhunt Is Launched
A convicted rapist, Brian Tatenda Shayanowako (54), who
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Probes Alleged Extrajudicial Killing in Maiduguri
Social media posts alleged that Mr Mustapha, also known as Abchin, was unarmed and returning from a Sallah visit when he was killed. ...
Sudan: Global Fund Approves Emergency TB Funding for Conflict-Affected Sudan
Geneva -- The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the
Namibia: Starlink to Appeal Namibia's Licence Rejection
Satellite internet services provider Starlink says it will pursue an appeal following the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia's rejection of its application to operate in Namibia. ...
A war of regression: how Trump bombed the US into a worse position with Iran
Analysts fear Iran has played a weak hand well and the US has blundered into a defining strategic failure
Pilots of firefighting helicopter survive crash in South Africa
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Somali hunger crisis soars as Iran war delays vital aid for children
The wail of a child carries a rare note of hope in the packed Ladan displacement camp in southern Somalia, where the most malnourished children are often too weak to cry. For moth ...
Energy independence for South Africa: why Sasol could be the missing link
The world is once again being reminded, brutally, that energy security is national security. The escalating war involving Iran has triggered what many analysts describe as one of the most significant disruptions to global oil supply in decades, with critical
Wafcon 2026: Minister insists Morocco was ready to host tournament
A senior member of the
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ITAS to usher in new era of transparency and accountability in tax administration - Mendy
“For ITAS to be a resounding success, we need the buy-in and active participation of all stakeholders,” he said. "As members of the business community, you are among our most important partners in this transformative