Young South Sudanese player selected for NBA basketball team/in /by
At the age of 14, Khaman Maluach, became the youngest player ever to enrol in an NBA academy.
UN humanitarian chief visits families in North Kivu displaced by M23 rebels/in /by
The UN humanitarian chief visited families in North Kivu forced to return to their villages after M23 rebels seized the provincial capital Goma in January.
Tehran begins clean-up as Iran’s ceasefire with Israel holds/in /by
The city’s governor says more than 120 homes were completely destroyed and over 500 others suffered significant damaged during Iran’s 12-day war with Israel.
Somalia: Somalia Eyes Energy Breakthrough – Petroleum Authority to Unveil Survey Results in July As Oil Production Nears/in /by
[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu, -- In a significant move that could reshape the nation's economic trajectory, the Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) has confirmed it will publicly release the results of its long-awaited petroleum surveys in July. The announcement marks a pivotal step toward Somalia's ambitious entry into the global oil market, with production now expected to begin between late 2025 and early 2026.
Zambia: Zambia Runs On Mostly Green Power, but Households Use Polluting Cooking Fuel – Study Suggests How to Fix This/in /by
[The Conversation Africa] Zambia, like many African countries, is facing a crisis over clean cooking fuel. Over 80% of the population still relies on polluting fuels like charcoal and firewood. This exposes families to toxic indoor air, deepens poverty and gender inequality, drives deforestation, and adds to climate change.
Donald Trump announces talks between US and Iranian officials next week/in /by
The US president told reporters he was not interested in restarting negotiations on Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Detained Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra begins hunger strike/in /by
Succes Masra, former Prime Minister of Chad and leader of the opposition party Les Transformateurs, began a hunger strike after more than a month in detention.
Donald Trump announces talks between US and Iranian officials next week/in /by
The US president told reporters he was not interested in restarting negotiations on Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Detained Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra begins hunger strike/in /by
Succes Masra, former Prime Minister of Chad and leader of the opposition party Les Transformateurs, began a hunger strike after more than a month in detention.
Edgar Lungu’s family condemns court decision to stop private burial in South Africa/in /by
The family and the Zambian government have agreed not to go ahead with the burial until the case is decided.