Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president

Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president Friday, just days after a military power grab that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island. Randrianirina led...

Zimbabwe's wheat farmers face market glut

Zimbabwe's wheat farmers are struggling to find buyers after producing a record-breaking harvest this season, raising concerns about market access and crop management in Africa's fast-growing agricultural sector. According to the Ministry of...

Xinhua Headlines: Xi underscores shared global duty to advance women's development at Beijing meeting

BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday underscored the international community's shared responsibility and called for more practical actions to promote women's advancement. Xi hailed women for "playing an important...

SciTech | Oct 17, 2025 | 6 min read 15 mn in India affected by 2024-25 wildfires

Others SciTech #New Delhi Around 15 million people in India were affected due to wildfires in 2024-25, with Uttar Pradesh being the most impacted region, a global study has estimated. Uttar Pradesh was also found to have experienced its most...

Envoys warn of rising global threats to press freedom

Three ambassadors from Germany, Canada and India have issued a stark warning that press freedom is under growing global threat, as disinformation, censorship and geopolitical manipulation increasingly undermine democracy and the pursuit of truth....

Reviving this African game reserve meant catching and transporting hundreds of wild animals

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Fifty years ago, Banhine National Park in Mozambique was a wildlife haven, teeming with herds of giraffe, buffalo and antelope. Then, it was stripped nearly bare by decades of civil war and unchecked poaching. But a...

BLEEDING IN SILENCE

Qacha’s Nek, 0ct. 16 — Across Lesotho’s quiet hills, there is a silence that bleeds every month, unspoken, unseen and endured behind closed doors. For many girls, menstruation means missed school days. For girls and young women with disabilities,...

Tanzania allocates Sh10 billion to Kibaha biotech factory for pesticide production in 2025/2026

Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has earmarked Sh10 billion for the Tanzania Biotech Products Limited (TBPL) factory in Kibaha, Coast Region, to support the development and production of various pesticides and related chemicals in the...

No bank at risk of collapse in Zimbabwe

The Bankers Association of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has sought to calm rising public concerns over potential bank collapses, asserting that the country's banking sector remains "safe and sound" and insulated from financial turbulence affecting some regional...

Inhambane Launches First Provincial Dialogue Platform on the…

The event was led by the Provincial Government of Inhambane through the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Fisheries (DPAP), and the Provincial Directorate of Land and Environment (DPTA) with technical support from the International Union...

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh plants sapling at Shree Swaminarayan temple Complex in Uganda

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh plants sapling at Shree Swaminarayan temple Complex in Uganda Kampala: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday planted a sapling at Shree Swaminarayan temple Complex in Uganda’s capital...

Africa’s Military Alliances Struggling with Multitude of Security Challenges

Given the persistent complex nature of conflicts in Africa and within the context of local conditions, African leaders are feverishly in search for sustainable solutions. Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has suggested that dealing with...

Africa’s Military Alliances Struggling with Multitude of Security Challenges -By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh

Given the persistent complex nature of conflicts in Africa and within the context of local conditions, African leaders are feverishly in search for sustainable solutions. Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has suggested that dealing with...

NNN hails women influencers …as Namibia marks 25years of UN Resolution 1325

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for global recommitment to equal and meaningful participation of women at every level of peace and security efforts. The President addressed a high-level gathering in Windhoek yesterday to commemorate the...

Safaricom Set to Benefit as Vodafone and Nokia Expand 5G Deal

Vodafone has extended its long-standing partnership with Nokia through a new five-year agreement aimed at accelerating 5G rollout across Europe and Africa. The renewed collaboration focuses on deploying Nokia’s advanced AirScale radio access...

Military coup: Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president

Days of unrest and a dramatic military intervention have left Madagascar facing a new political transition, with an army colonel set to take power on Friday. Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president Friday, just...

New Zambezi dam: flow or folly?

Mozambique promises power to the region, but some fear the impact on people and the environment 09 October 2025 - 05:00 by Enos Denhere Mozambique took another huge step this year to exploit the waters of the Zambezi and provide more power to its...

Boomslang vs Black Mamba: Understanding the key differences between two deadly African snakes

The boomslang and the black mamba are among the most dangerous snakes native to sub-Saharan Africa, yet they are strikingly different in behaviour, appearance, and venom. While both are highly venomous, the boomslang is a tree-dwelling snake with...

Implementation of women, peace and security agenda still uneven

Justicia Shipena Despite global commitment, implementation of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda remains uneven, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said on Thursday. Nandi-Ndaitwah urged world leaders and regional blocs to strengthen their...

MEA region poised to lead global carbon capture deployment – report

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region holds significant potential to become a global hub for carbon capture and storage (CCS), according to a new industry analysis. Countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nigeria, Mozambique, Egypt, and South...