Africa

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

China’s ‘Health Silk Road’ Boosts African Pharmaceutical Production

China is significantly expanding its "Health Silk Road" initiative across Africa, focusing on local pharmaceutical production to combat medicine shortages and reduce the continent's...

Nigeria’s Infrastructure Boom: BRI’s Role in Reshaping Africa’s Giant

Railways and Mega-Projects: Realizing Nigeria's Prosperity Dream As we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), it is timely to delve...

Tragedy in Ibaa: Unpacking the Deadly Blast at Nigeria’s Illegal Oil Refinery

In a harrowing event that underscores the inherent dangers associated with unauthorized oil refineries, at least 37 individuals have lost their lives in a...

Jordan’s Unwavering Support to Flood-Stricken Libya

In the midst of a heart-rending calamity that has gripped eastern Libya, Jordan has risen as a beacon of support and solidarity. For the...

Burkina Faso’s Battle: Jihadist Threat and the Plight of the Internally Displaced

In the heart of West Africa, Burkina Faso, a nation striving for peace, recently bore witness to yet another horrific act of violence. Late...

The G20 Welcomes African Union: A Leap Towards Global Unity and Cooperation

For the very first time since its inception, the Group of 20 (G20), a principal forum for international economic cooperation, saw an expansion in...

The Forgotten Victims: UNICEF Sheds Light on African Children’s Climate Crisis

African Children and the Growing Threat of Climate Change: A UNICEF Perspective Introduction Africa’s children are facing an impending crisis due to climate change, a crisis...

Building Safety in Nigeria: Analyzing the Abuja Collapse and Broader Issues

Building Collapse in Abuja: An In-depth Analysis of Structural Failures in Nigeria In the bustling capital city of Nigeria, Abuja, tragedy struck late on a...

Niger’s AU Suspension: Implications and Regional Response

Introduction In the wake of political turbulence in Niger, a significant development took place on the African continent. Niger experienced a coup d'etat on July...

Curfew Uplifted: Assessing the Intricacies of Niger’s Political Landscape Post-Coup

On July 26, 2023, the Republic of Niger experienced a seismic shift in its political landscape. The elected president was ousted from power in...

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