Hundreds of Kenyan police officers deployed to lead UN force in Haiti/in /by
The deployment comes at a time when Kenyan police are under scrutiny. Just last week, watchdog groups accused Kenyan police of using excessive force during anti-government protests, resulting in the deaths of two people.
Africa: Aviation Emission Reduction Efforts Face High Costs, Production Hurdles/in /by
[Business Day Africa] Efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions in the aviation industry by using sustainable fuel face significant challenges, primarily due to high costs and market uncertainties deterring producers.
Nigeria: Oil Companies Flared Record Gas Volume in 2023 – World Bank/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- Oil companies around the world last year burned off the most natural gas in five years while also increasing the intensity of the highly polluting practice, a World Bank report has found.
Congo: Youth fighters join forces with army to defend Sake/in /by
Despite the patriotic fervor, human rights organizations have raised concerns. They acknowledge the dedication of these young fighters but condemn the human rights violations committed by some alongside the Congolese army.
Basketball Africa League aims to expand footprint and player development/in /by
The Basketball Africa League's (BAL) progress can be described as a success given its evolution over the years. The BAL president Amadou Gallo Fall lauded the progress of basketball in Africa as inspirational, especially to the upcoming youthful players who want to join the league.
CAR: Sand mining, a job provider for former militiamen/in /by
In a country which lacks industries, sand extraction has become a job provider for many young former fighters. There are no official figures on the number of Central Africans working in sand quarries but professor Elokoua estimates that the sector is a significant contributor to the economy.
Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody dispute/in /by
Mali's Rokia Traoré and her estranged partner Belgian have gone to court in France, Mali and Belgium to gain full custody of their daughter. Traoré was arrested upon arrival in Italy.
Basketball Africa League aims to expand footprint and player development /in /by
The Basketball Africa League's (BAL) progress can be described as a success given its evolution over the years. The BAL president Amadou Gallo Fall lauded the progress of basketball in Africa as inspirational, especially to the upcoming youthful players who want to join the league.
Gaza war high on the agenda as French and Jordanian leaders meet/in /by
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will only accept a partial cease-fire deal that would not end the 8-month-long war in Gaza, casting doubt on the viability of a U.S. backed cease-fire proposal.
WATCH: War can’t stop Ukrainian tradition/in /by
Despite ongoing war, Ukrainians celebrated midsummer, Ivana Kupala on Sunday, marking their third summer of conflict.