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AGRA’s Green Revolution Saw Africa’s Millet Output Fall 27% Over 18 Years

New research finds AGRA's 20-year initiative expanded maize monoculture while millet production fell 27% and hunger rose across participant countries

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

AGRA’s Green Revolution Saw Africa’s Millet Output Fall 27% Over 18 Years

New research finds AGRA's 20-year initiative expanded maize monoculture while millet production fell 27% and hunger rose across participant countries

Uganda Buries King Oyo as Cousin Takes Tooro Throne Amid Family Rift

King Oyo of Uganda's Tooro kingdom was buried on Saturday in Fort Portal, as his cousin Edward Kijanangoma takes the throne amid a family succession disput

Africa Braces for $20 Billion in Damages as ‘Super’ El Niño Looms, Bank Warns

The African Development Bank warns a developing 'super' El Niño could cost Africa up to $20 billion in damages and trigger mass migration.

South African Court Temporarily Halts Impeachment Inquiry Against President Ramaphosa

A South African court has temporarily paused impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the theft of over $580,000 from his farm.

Former Kenyan Governor Convicted of Murdering Pregnant Student in 2018 Case

A Kenyan court has found former Migori governor Okoth Obado guilty of murdering pregnant university student Sharon Otieno in a 2018 case.

South Africa Dismisses ICC Petition Over Migrant Attacks as Opportunistic

South Africa has dismissed a Ghanaian lawyers' ICC petition alleging migrant attacks amount to crimes against humanity, calling the move opportunistic.

Guinean Teen Jailed for Exam Cheating Dies After Sickle Cell Complications, Father Says

A 17-year-old jailed in Guinea for exam fraud has died from sickle cell complications, his father says, raising questions over juvenile detention and healt

Global Powers Vie for Congo’s Critical Minerals as China’s Dominance Faces New Challenges

Explore the escalating global competition for the Democratic Republic of Congo's critical minerals, as the U.S. challenges China's long-standing dominance through new mining deals and strategic partnerships.

Gold Fever Grips South Africa: Cattle Pen Discovery Sparks Frenzy

A gold rush has erupted in a South African informal settlement after a resident discovered gold nuggets in a cattle pen, drawing dozens of hopeful miners despite official warnings.

Ethiopia Accused of Secretly Training Sudanese RSF Fighters with Alleged UAE Funding

Investigation reveals Ethiopia allegedly operates a secret camp training Sudanese RSF fighters, with alleged funding from the UAE, raising regional security concerns.

El-Sisi and Trump to Converge at Davos Amidst Global Tensions

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and former U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss regional developments, including the Gaza conflict and the Nile Dam dispute.

South Africa Declares National Disaster Amidst Devastating Floods

South Africa declares a national disaster due to severe flooding and weather, resulting in numerous deaths, widespread damage, and the closure of Kruger National Park.

Sudan’s 1000 Days of War: A Nation on the Brink of Collapse

Sudan has surpassed 1,000 days of devastating civil war, plunging the nation into the world's largest humanitarian crisis. The conflict, ignited by a power...

Ancient African Innovations: 60,000-Year-Old Poison Arrows and a 9,500-Year-Old Hunter-Gatherer Pyre Uncovered

Recent archaeological findings in Africa are reshaping our understanding of early human ingenuity and social practices. Discoveries include the world's oldest evidence of poison...

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