Top US Envoy Retires as Trump’s Africa Strategy Faces New Crossroads
Troy Fitrell, the Trump administration’s top Africa diplomat, will retire in mid-July, stirring questions about the future of US policy toward Africa. A 30-year veteran, Fitrell is the current head of…
Regaining Progress on Birth Registration Is Critical to Child Protection
SYDNEY, Jun 17 (IPS) - Registering the birth of a newborn, which is taken for granted in many countries, has profound lifelong repercussions for a child’s health, protection, and well-being.…
Tanzania Champions Aquatic Foods at UN Ocean Conference in Nice
NICE, France, Jun 17 (IPS) - With less than six harvest seasons left to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the urgency to find transformative solutions to end hunger, protect…
Ocean Protection is a Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunity
BOGOTA, Colombia, Jun 17 (IPS) - The services the ocean provides are the backbone of our collective health, wealth and food security, yet today just 2.7% of the ocean has…
Weaponizing Food Worsens Starvation
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jun 17 (IPS) - Wars, economic shocks, planetary heating and aid cuts have worsened food crises in recent years, with almost 300 million people now threatened by…
In-Person Attendance At The 7th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit Has Closed
Registration for in-person attendance at the 7th Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge has now closed due to limited space. Interested participants from across the continent are encouraged to…
SATSA Unveils Groundbreaking Research Into South Africa’s Adventure Tourism Market
SATSA survey of over 4,200 travellers finds value-driven domestic market seeking affordable but unforgettable experiences More than 30% of South African adventure travellers are spending under R500 per person per…
Police Nab Suspected Kidnappers In Niger, Recover Weapons [Photos]
Operatives from the Niger State Police Command have apprehended two individuals suspected of kidnapping, identified as Japhta James, aged 28, and Usman Ibrahim, aged 30. The suspects, who live in…
Sustainable Manufacturing And Green Energy: Renewable Integration Key To Powering African Industry
Featuring a focussed conference session discussing “Sustainable Manufacturing and Green Energy”, the Manufacturing Indaba will shine a spotlight on one of the most urgent challenges facing the sector — energy reliability — and the transformative…
Apple Gule Taps Out Of His Comfort Zone With New Single “Grizzly” Featuring Anzo
Apple Gule, one of South Africa’s most compelling vocalists and storytellers, returns with a bold new offering that redefines musical boundaries and spotlights the power of collaboration. His latest single, “Grizzly” featuring…