Gates Foundation denies claims it’s behind mosquito surge in Kenya/in /by
The Gates Foundation is pushing back against social media claims that Bill Gates is behind a sudden spike in mosquitoes in Kenya. The rumours, led by politician Paul Muite on X.
Ethiopian Airlines beats revenue target for first half of fiscal 25/26/in /by
Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding its target by 2%, the airline announced on Tuesday
Nigeria: Oceansafe CEO Urges Strict Standards Compliance to Attract Oil Investments Amid Security Gains/in /by
[Leadership] The chief executive officer of Oceansafe Limited, Stanley Akpesiri, has called for strict compliance with global maritime security and logistics standards to attract fresh investment into Nigeria's oil and gas sector, amid recent security improvements.
South Africa reports 16% drop in rhino poaching for 2025/in /by
South Africa has announced a significant 16% national decline in rhino poaching for 2025, crediting intensified anti-trafficking efforts and integrated strategies, even as certain regions faced severe increases.
Senegal students protest scholarship delays amid rising youth discontent/in /by
Tensions are escalating at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar after a medical student died during clashes between police and students protesting delayed scholarship payments. Authorities have ordered students to leave campus, leaving many uncertain about what comes next.
Diriyah contemporary art biennale opens in Riyadh/in /by
Running until May 2nd at JAX, near the UNESCO site At-Turaif, the exhibition features 68 artists from 37 nations exploring migrations connecting the Arab world globally
Botswana weighs tax hikes as diamond slump hits state revenue/in /by
Botswana is feeling the pinch as a slump in diamond sales forces the government to consider raising taxes. Diamonds are the backbone of the economy, but global demand has weakened, prices are down, and production has slowed, leaving a big hole in state revenues.
Iran maintains dual-track strategy amid stalled U.S. nuclear talks/in /by
Iran publicly rejected a core U.S. demand to cease all uranium enrichment on Monday, projecting a dual-track strategy of guarded diplomacy and reinforced military preparedness, as indirect talks with Washington remain deadlocked.
Nigeria: 1,200 Athletes, Officials for Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Games in Abuja/in /by
[Daily Trust] About 1,200 athletes and officials representing 15 oil and gas companies, regulators and affiliated institutions have converged for the 20th edition of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG) in Abuja.
Symbolic funerals highlight kenyan losses in Russian military conflict/in /by
Mounting pressure is pushing the Kenyan government to halt labor recruitment to Russia, as families are left to hold symbolic funerals for loved ones lured abroad only to be killed on the front lines of the war in Ukraine.