Nigeria: How Oil Spills Devastated Niger Delta Community’s Waters
[Premium Times] Since the late 1980s, repeated oil spills have devastated Ogale's natural environment, eroding its once-rich biodiversity and natural capital.
Thai woman found alive in her coffin before her cremation at a temple
Staff at a Buddhist temple got a big shock when they heard a faint knocking coming from inside the casket.
African and European leaders pledge to boost trade and tackle migration
The summit in the Angolan capital, Luanda, marked 25 years of European-African Union relations.
UK Prime Minister calls for ‘global pressure to stop the slaughter’ in Sudan
Speaking to British MPs on Tuesday, Keir starmer said he was working with other nations to "break restrictions on humanitarian aid."
Heavy rains flood Gaza camps, worsening the humanitarian crisis
Gaza faces heavy rains that have flooded makeshift camps. Thousands of tents are damaged, worsening conditions for displaced families already short on aid.
Liberia: Why the Senate Must Reject the Production Sharing Contracts Between the Governrnent of Liberia and Oranto Petroleurn
[Liberian Investigator] If you followed yesterday's hearing on the Oranto Petroleum and TotalEnergies Production Sharing Agreements, you'd realize it raised more questions than answers for the Liberian Senate.
ICC hears closing arguments in suspected CAR militia leader case
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani is facing multiple counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes dating back to 2013.
Vatican reaffirms monogamy amid African bishops’ polygamy concerns
The Vatican reaffirmed its support for monogamous marriage between a man and a woman on Tuesday, issuing a doctrinal document in response to African bishops' concerns about polygamy.
World marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls
Gender-based violence remains an urgent issue, especially in Africa, where women and girls are specifically at risk of experiencing rape or sexual assault as children.
Tehran’s severe pollution forces school closures and limits traffic
Iran's capital Tehran is battling severe smog, closing schools and keeping public employees at home. Old vehicles and low-quality fuel are major contributors.