AFRICA

A landmark study has confirmed that Africa’s vast forest systems have undergone a critical transformation, shifting from vital carbon absorbers to net carbon emitters over the past decade. This troubling development means

A complex and devastating security crisis continues to grip Nigeria, fueled by a toxic mix of ethnic tensions, religious friction, and criminal opportunism. The situation presents a multifaceted challenge with no simple

A growing number of young footballers across West Africa are falling victim to sophisticated extortion schemes. Fraudulent agents are exploiting the dreams of talented teenagers, luring them abroad with false promises of

The armed forces of Guinea-Bissau have declared complete authority over the nation, suspending the electoral process and sealing national borders following a contested presidential vote. Military leadership announced the formation of a

A new historical work offers a provocative reassessment of one of Africa’s most notorious figures, arguing that his legacy is more complex than commonly understood. The book, a hybrid of history and

The 24 students taken from their school in Nigeria’s Kebbi state last week have been successfully recovered, according to official statements. The girls were seized during an attack on Government Girls Comprehensive

Simon Rietbergen, a globally respected forestry expert whose career spanned four decades, has died at the age of 65. He was widely recognized for his dedication to protecting the world’s most vulnerable

A new antibiotic has demonstrated the potential to revolutionize tuberculosis treatment, according to findings presented at an international medical conference. The drug, sorfequiline, showed superior effectiveness against TB bacteria compared to current

Sudan is engulfed in a devastating conflict, now in its third year, that has shattered the nation and inflicted immense human suffering. The fighting is not a traditional civil war but a

A wave of political repression has swept Tanzania, once considered a bastion of stability in East Africa, following a deeply flawed presidential election. The country’s leadership stands accused of orchestrating a violent