Five Palestinians from Gaza died in Israeli custody within the past day after being abducted by Israeli forces, a monitoring group said. The Palestinian Prisoners Club on Monday confirmed the deaths of five Palestinians taken from Gaza and held in Israeli prisons. The prisoners were identified…
A $4.5bn joint venture between Nigeria’s Del-York Group and Singapore’s TSC Global has set the stage for a seismic shift in Africa’s creative industry. The partnership aims to establish Lagos Film City, Kebulania, a groundbreaking hub designed to position Africa…
POLICE in Nairobi fired teargas on Monday to disperse protesters accusing authorities of orchestrating a series of unexplained abductions targeting government critics. Human rights groups report dozens of abductions in recent months, alleging the involvement of Kenya’s police and intelligence services. Kenyan…
MOROCCO is taking bold steps to elevate its status as a global travel and tourism hub. By 2030, the country aims to nearly double its airport capacity, increasing it from 38 million to 80 million passengers annually. This monumental upgrade…
A GROWING number of Ghanaians are contemplating emigration, with economic difficulties driving many to seek opportunities abroad, according to the latest findings from an Afrobarometer survey. The proportion of Ghanaians seriously considering leaving the country has surged in recent years, highlighting…
AS we approach 2025, the global economic landscape presents a mix of challenges and opportunities shaped by shifts in geopolitical dynamics, technological advancements, and environmental sustainability concerns. The interplay between the Global North and South emerges as a pivotal factor…
THE year 2024 marked a turning point in Africa’s political history, as elections across the continent reflected widespread dissatisfaction with established power structures. From South Africa to Botswana and beyond, voters chose to challenge the status quo, signalling a shift…
IN a scathing address to Algeria’s parliament, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune issued a strong condemnation of France over the lingering wounds of its colonial rule, insisting that the French government must confront the brutal legacy of its 132-year occupation of Algeria.…
THOUSANDS of people in South Korea gathered in Busan and Seoul on Saturday to demand the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his controversial imposition of martial law. The protests, which started in the southeastern city of Busan,…
FOLLOWING the tragic crash of a Jeju Air passenger jet in South Korea, the CEO of the airline, Kim E-bae, took full responsibility for the incident. The flight, which had 181 people on board, crashed while attempting to land…
