Why African fashion is gaining global attention/in /by
African fashion is going through a quiet but powerful shift. It’s no longer only about traditional outfits for ceremonies or cultural events.
MINUSCA Programme empowers youth and former fighters in CAR/in /by
The Community Violence Reduction Programme supported by the United Nations mission in the Central African Republic is helping vulnerable people rebuild their lives through vocational training and economic empowerment.
Kenya conservationists raise alarm over decline in species as reptile pet trade surges/in /by
Conservationists in Kenya are sounding the alarm over the sharp rise in captive-bred reptiles exported as exotic pets as populations in the wild decline.
Iran’s national football team given public send-off ahead of FIFA World Cup/in /by
They are due to head to Turkey next week for a training camp in preparation for the tournament, amid concerns over visas for the United States.
South Korea opens Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul with K-pop, AI shows and family fun/in /by
South Korea has opened the Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul, a robot-themed entertainment venue featuring humanoid boxing matches, K-pop dance shows and interactive AI attractions for children and families.
Ghanaian brothers indicted in US romance scam case/in /by
Two Ghanaian brothers and a U.S.-based woman have been indicted in the United States for allegedly running a romance fraud scheme that targeted elderly Americans and funneled money through a cross-border network, according to federal prosecutors.
Kenya: CS Wandayi Blames Middle East Crisis for Kenya Fuel Price Hike/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has blamed the ongoing crisis in the Middle East for the latest increase in fuel prices in Kenya, saying global market disruptions have sharply pushed up petroleum import costs.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Rises to 1.66 Million Bpd in April/in /by
[Premium Times] Nigeria's average daily crude oil and condensate production rose to 1.66 million barrels per day in April 2026, driven largely by stronger output from Bonny, Forcados and Bonga terminals, bringing the country to 99 per cent of its OPEC production quota.
Egyptian farmers struggling to survive as Iran war pushes up costs/in /by
Since the start of the US-Israel war against Iran four months ago, disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have hit energy and fertilizer supplies across the globe. In Egypt, farmers are barely getting by.
Kenya: Govt Defends G-to-G Fuel Deal, Cites Middle East Conflict for Fuel Prices Rise/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has defended the latest increase in fuel prices, attributing the sharp rise in pump costs to volatility in global oil markets driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict, even as businesses and consumers brace for higher transport and production costs.