Russia’s Aims in Africa

As the 2022 invasion of Ukraine sparked international outrage, a different picture was being drawn half a world away. Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, hosts a peculiar, life-sized statue. Honoring the defense of the city against …

Tinubu to name new envoys after France, S’Africa visits

There are indications that President Bola Tinubu is set to transmit names of ambassadors-designate to the Senate for screening and confirmation, The PUNCH reports. The list comprises nominees who will serve as Nigeria’s ambassadors and high commissioners …

Canon Central & North Africa To Bring World Unseen To Kenya

COP29 fails to bridge climate divide between Global North and South

As delegates from across the globe convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), the atmosphere was charged with anticipation-and cynicism. While leaders from the Global North touted their ambitious green …

Africa's new £78bn megaproject that could transform huge but incredibly poor country

As of 2023, 43 percent of Africa's population - about 600 million people - lacks access to electricity. If no action is taken, this percentage may worsen over the next few decades, as the continent's population is forecast to grow, by 2050, to at …

Stayin' alive: How North Korea's Kims have coup-proofed regime

SEOUL, South Korea — Kim Kwang-jin knows what fear — true fear — feels like. Once a member of the Pyongyang elite handling finance, he was in the North Korean capital when rumors of a coup circulated in 1996. “For two or three months, we all felt terror, …

Editor, Middle East & Africa

OrganizationRest of World LocationVarious Deadline13 December 2024 Rest of World is hiring an editor to oversee its Africa and Middle East coverage, commissioning and publishing stories across formats regularly from the two regions. This position will …

Russia, Africa and Dynamics of Nuclear Energy Cooperation

Amid heightening of geopolitical situation, Russia, perceived as an isolated global player, has been exploring esteemed pathways to get admirable Africa’s sympathy, this time capitalizing on its nuclear power technology. In practical terms, Russia has the …

South Africa warns travelers of rabies risks

CAPE TOWN, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- South African authorities have warned the public and travelers of rabies in dogs, Cape fur seals, and wildlife in the country as the traditional Thanksgiving holiday season approaches. The alert was issued Tuesday by three …

MDC24: COP29 is a missed opportunity for Africa – Panel  

By Philip Tengzu, GNA Special Correspondent, Abuja   Abuja, Nigeria, Nov. 27, GNA – Panelists at the ongoing Media and Development Conference (MDC24) in Abuja, Nigeria, has described the outcome of the 29th Conference of Parties to the United Nations …