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Egypt: Tragic shipwreck in the Red Sea and alarming migration crisis

A tragic shipwreck in the Red Sea has left at least 150 migrants missing, revealing the scale of the migration crisis. Egyptian authorities are being criticized for their inaction in the face of hu...

Breyten Breytenbach: South Africa's rebel icon dies at 85

Breyten Breytenbach, a South African writer and artist who was emblematic of the fight against apartheid, has died at the age of 85. A look back at the career of a committed rebel.

Shooting at home of former South Sudanese intelligence chief: a revealing incident

A shooting breaks out at the home of South Sudan's former intelligence chief, General Akol Koor, highlighting ongoing tensions within the South Sudanese government.

Kenya breaks with Indian giant Adani: scandal, corruption and political about-face

Kenya cancels major contracts with Adani Group following corruption and fraud charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani in the United States.

South Africa: Ramaphosa on abandoned mines emergency and miners' safety

Cyril Ramaphosa is concerned about the plight of miners in the abandoned Stilfontein mines. He calls for safety measures in the face of persistent dangers. Promises of change must be translated int...

Climate activism: COP29 at the bedside of vulnerable countries

As COP29 approaches, activists and developing countries are stepping up their fight for fair climate finance. Often unfulfilled promises are worsening the crisis. It is time for governments to take...

Russian veto at the UN: Sudan held hostage by international power games

On November 18, 2024, Russia vetoed a UN resolution to establish a ceasefire in Sudan, sparking international outrage and complicating peace efforts in the country.

Deadly collapse in Dar es Salaam: the tragedy of shoddy construction

A four-story building has collapsed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, killing at least 16 people, highlighting ongoing safety and regulatory issues in the country's construction sector.

Nigeria and India: A Strategic Alliance for a Promising Economic Future

Nigeria and India are strengthening their economic cooperation with promising agreements in the agriculture, energy and technology sectors. This strategic alliance promises prosperity, innovation a...

G20: Empty promises in the face of global hunger

The G20 claims to fight poverty and hunger, but its promises often seem illusory. Despite fiery speeches, concrete action remains insufficient. Multinationals are making the situation worse. Let us...