A Global Call for Equity in Mineral Value Chains at COP30

13 October 2025 As world leaders gather in Brasilia for the Pre-COP meetings, more than 150 civil society organizations from around the world are issuing an open letter to Parties to the UNFCCC calling for governments to put transition minerals...

War and Extractivism – a view from Sudan and Congo

Two activists from Sudfa (a media outlet founded by Sudanese exiles in France) and Génération Lumière (a decolonial ecology association founded by young Congolese people in Lyon) discuss the ongoing wars in Congo and Sudan ~ from Ricochets ~ Hamad...

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Madagascar, Aravalli Hills, WTO, Google AI hub & more

Daily Quiz 1. Raila Odinga died on Wednesday of a heart attack while in India to undergo Ayurvedic treatment. He was the former prime minister of which African country? UPSC online test file image A. Uganda B. Ethiopia C. Kenya (Correct) D....

Tanzania allocates Sh10 billion to Kibaha biotech factory for pesticide production in 2025/2026

Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has earmarked Sh10 billion for the Tanzania Biotech Products Limited (TBPL) factory in Kibaha, Coast Region, to support the development and production of various pesticides and related chemicals in the...

Reimagining the European Union’s Engagement with the Global South

Introduction The Global South—understood as a region comprising developing countries with lower average incomes[a]—is home to over 80 percent of the world’s population[1],[2] and contributes close to 54 percent of global GDP in purchasing power...

Oliver Cussen: Fish in the Wrong Place

On the​ Des Plaines River, just south of Chicago, the United States Army Corps of Engineers is at war with Asian carp. The fish were first imported to America in the 1970s to eat up the weeds and algae in catfish ponds and sewage treatment lagoons...

Why parties’ pledges for new constitution matter

DAR ES SALAAM: AS Tanzania draws closer to the October 2025 General Election, a renewed call for constitutional reform has re-emerged at the centre of political debate, with several parties pledging to revive the long-stalled process of drafting a...

IMF Sounds Alarm over Sub-Saharan Africa’s Rising Domestic Debt

Domestic institutions now hold half of region’s public debt Around half of all public debt in Sub-Saharan African countries is now held by domestic institutions, a trend that has steadily increased over the years and is reshaping the region’s...

Moscow Forum Seeks to Transform Russia Africa Relations Beyond Charity

Russia is pivoting away from its traditional humanitarian aid approach to Africa, instead pursuing business partnerships and investment opportunities at the Russia Africa Expo 2025, a five day forum that opened Tuesday in Moscow. The shift...

Discussing the Complexities of Race, Faith, Politics, and Power with Alexis Okeowo

Journalist, author, and New Yorker staff writer Alexis Okeowo visited UC Santa Barbara’s Campbell Hall on October 14 to discuss her new book, Blessings and Disasters: A Story of Alabama. The talk was moderated by UCSB Arts and Lectures Senior Arts...

The 11 travel rules you need to know (and the ones you can ignore)

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share Who’s to say what we can and cannot do...

Iran warns of Zionist expansionism, Israeli WMDs after Gaza ceasefire

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that despite a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, Zionist expansionism and Israel’s possession of weapons of mass destruction remain key sources of instability and insecurity in the region. In a note...

Liberia to Ratify ARIPO Protocols After Boakai Pledges Support

The President’s commitment was disclosed by Hon. Garmai Koboi, Director General of LIPO, at a Ministry of Information and Cultural Affairs press briefing on Oct. President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has pledged his support to the Liberia Intellectual...

‘Will echo for generations’ – Local conservationists reflect on Jane Goodall’s trailblazing legacy

After her death at age 91, Jane Goodall’s environmental and conservation legacy resounds far beyond the wildlife she dedicated her life to protect. Through her advocacy with the Jane Goodall Institute, established in 1977, Goodall inspired several...

UAE-based Lime Consultancy explores global markets

What drives your leadership philosophy, and how has it evolved in the UAE’s dynamic business environment? At Lime Source Family, we hold a deep conviction in leading from the front — serving not only as ambassadors for our clients, but also as...

IMF names 5 countries as Africa’s fastest-growing economies, Nigeria missing

Despite consecutive GDP growth, the International Monetary Fund excluded Nigeria from the list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies The new ranking, which included neighbouring countries, was prepared by top IMF economists and analysts The Fund...

Mwalimu Nyerere’s legacy and the African health mission

With Tanzania having marked Nyerere Day earlier in the week, memories return of a leader whose style was defined by service and moral conviction. For Mwalimu Nyerere, leadership meant walking alongside his people and Africa, lending his hand...

Lahore becomes World’s Most Polluted City as Air Quality Index soars to nearly 300

LAHORE – The provincial capital of Punjab is again facing pollution crisis as the city’s air quality index (AQI) worsened to nearly 300 on Saturday, making it the most polluted city in the world. Reports in local media said some areas witnessed...

Henning Larsen wins design competition for a new public swimming and sports center in Gothenburg

Henning Larsen has won the competition to design the new Centralbadet in Gothenburg, a public swimming and sports center that celebrates the city's traditions of sports, public health, and community life. According to Henning Larsen, the project...

Bangladesh reaffirms its commitment to NAM principles

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said Bangladesh remains steadfast in its commitment to the NAM's (Non-Aligned Movement) principles and working with all members to build a just, peaceful and prosperous world for our present and...