Longer, hotter heatwaves leading to rise in heat stress around the world
Heatwaves around the world are getting hotter and lasting longer according to a new study.

Scientists analysed a global dataset of human heat stress and found some subtropical countries are experiencing 50 more days per year of at least strong heat stress compared with the 1970s.
Burkina Faso: Rights groups urge release of disappeared journalist
It has been two years since Serge Oulon, an investigative journalist and editor was taken from his home in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso's capital, by armed men claiming to be state agents
Guinea bans export of raw gold in bid to boost revenues
Guinea outlaws the export of raw gold in a bid to increase domestic processing of the valuable natural resource.
Algeria rallies past Jordan 2-1 for its first win at a World Cup since 2014
Algeria scored off two corner kicks in the second half to rally from an early deficit and defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday to bolster its chances of advancing to the knockout round of the World Cup
Kenyan minister accused of role in recruiting civilians to fight for Russia
Erastus Mundia left Kenya on a work programme his government had arranged with Russia. He died on the battlefield in Ukraine, and his family holds Labour Minister Alfred Mutua responsible
Namibia: Oil Discovery Not the Real Achievement
[Namibian] A petroleum province can be lost long before a single cargo sails.
Cape Verde’s Irresistible Rise, the Cinderella Story of the 2026 World Cup [Africanews Today]
Cape Verde's Irresistible Rise, the Cinderella Story of the 2026 World Cup [Africanews Today]
Arab League confirms Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as secretary general
The Arab League on Monday confirmed Egyptian veteran diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its new chief during a meeting of foreign ministers in Amman, a statement said.
Ethiopia strengthens efforts to support refugee self-reliance
In Ethiopia’s Ura refugee settlement, High Commissioner Barham Salih urged greater support for inclusive policies that enable refugees to rebuild their lives alongside hosts.
Nigeria: Oil Prices May Drop to $60/B By Q1, 2027 – Citi Bank
[Leadership] Global investment Bank and financial services, Citi has forecast that oil prices to trend lower over the next six to 12 months, to $60 to $65 per barrel by the first quarter of 2027 as flows through the Strait of Hormuz normalize following the signing of a U.S.-Iran MoU to end their conflict.