In Namibia, beef is more than food. It is culture, trade and income all at once. The Namibia cattle disease outbreak, a foot-and-mouth epidemic first confirmed on 23 September 2026, is now putting all three under strain. From Karasburg to the Zambezi Veterinary officials found the first case on a commercial farm in the Karasburg […]
Inside the Cape Town conference halls, deals were on the agenda. Outside, a very different message rang out. The African Energy Week protests on Tuesday brought climate campaigners onto the pavement, demanding an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent. “Africa Exploitation Week” Activists from Greenpeace Africa and Extinction Rebellion picketed the […]
The Bokhol Solar project is developing an important Renewable Energy project. However, it’s more about the impact on the community as well. Projects like Bokhol reflect the intersections between large-scale solar infrastructure and rural livelihoods in rural communities through employment generation to transform land available for people. Employment and Local Economy Boost Job creation will […]
The H2OS project is an ambitious sustainable village initiative located in Keur Bakar Diahité, about 200 km south of Dakar. Conceived as a prototype for ecological, self-sufficient rural living, it aims to tackle desertification, emigration, and limited access to essential services in the Sahel region. The project is designed by the Italian firm TAMassociati and […]
The new 2026 Toyota Fortuner is currently generating significant attention throughout the Asia Pacific, Africa and Middle East regions due to a competitive landscape in the 7-seater SUV segment, which many prospective customers are now questioning: Will Toyota be introducing a brand new Fortuner model with a full model change, or will they only provide […]
Alarme Phone Sahara (APS) is a grassroots network for solidarity that works in the Agadez area of Niger. It helps people who are trying to cross the Sahara Desert, which is one of the most dangerous ways to move around the world. APS doesn’t try to stop people from migrating; instead, it works on saving […]
The feast of sweets during Ramadan in Egypt is made up of scrumptious candy, cookies, pastries, and other desserts. These delightful confections are created using a variety of different textures, flavours, and aromas. Families enjoy Ramadan dessert treats together after breaking their fast and are often sold by street vendors throughout the city of Cairo. […]
In Cairo, a cannon called “Midfaa Al-Iftar” is fired every day at sunset during the month of Ramadan to let people know it’s time to eat at the end of each day’s fast. The tradition of Midfaa Al-Iftar firing started in the 15th century during the Mamluk dynasty, around 1467 AD, when Sultan Al-Zaher Khoshqadam […]
Sam Altman and Dario Amodei are two of the largest artificial intelligence companies to be trending following a moment in the open that rekindled discussion of a more engulfing rivalry inside the industry. What appeared to be a poorly timed interaction at a global artificial intelligence gathering soon became a social media discussion point. However, […]
In mid-February 2026, numerous health-related rumours regarding Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ), President of the UAE, surfaced on social media. As the UAE leader, MBZ is a prominent figure in regional diplomatic efforts, global investment initiatives, and Africa-based infrastructure partnerships. Therefore, speculating about his health creates market uncertainty for many people and organizations throughout the […]
In the rural part of Mali, water is the key to survival. Several years ago, rain was inconsistent and this has made farming a hazardous venture, particularly to the women who depend on the small parcels of land to sustain their families. That reality is being subtly transformed by micro-dams today. These mini water reservoirs […]
In the dry lands of Africa, water is life. Countries such as Sudan and Mali have long had to rely on expensive diesel pumps and inconsistent rainfall in order to access water. The story is, however, being rewritten by solar water pumps so as to provide hope, sustainability and economic growth to the rural populations. […]
Nomadic Tuareg people are also known as the blue-veiled Sahara and must endure fasting from dawn to dusk during the month of Ramadan, when temperatures can reach more than 38 degrees Centigrade. However, Tuareg people have developed many successful adaptations to help them survive these extreme conditions, some of which include making changes to their […]
During Ramadan 2026, Muslims in Bamako, Mali, will break their fast at Maghrib, the sunset prayer time. The Iftar time in Bamako 2026 is expected to begin at approximately 6:39 PM on the first day of Ramadan. This marks the moment when the sun fully sets and fasting officially ends for the day. Since Ramadan […]
Ramadan 2026 in Mali is projected to begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, marking 1 Ramadan 1447 AH in the Islamic calendar. As always, the official start depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. Islamic months follow the lunar cycle, meaning dates shift each year in the Gregorian calendar. Local religious authorities and moon […]
Namibia’s arid climate and recurring droughts have pushed farmers and permaculture practitioners to focus on drought-resistant crops that can survive extreme heat, sandy soils, and low rainfall. In regions like the Namib and Kalahari, sustainable farming isn’t just a trend — it’s a necessity. Permaculture systems in Namibia combine indigenous knowledge with climate-smart agriculture to […]
Mohamed Salah has received six Ballon d’Or nominations in his career so far. The Egyptian forward has remained one of world football’s most consistent performers since his breakthrough season at Liverpool in 2017–18. Mohamed Salah’s Ballon d’Or Nomination History and Rankings Explained in Detail Mohamed Salah first earned a Ballon d’Or nomination in 2018 after […]
When the 2024 shortlist for the Ballon d’Or was announced, many fans were surprised not to see Mohamed Salah included. The Liverpool forward has been one of the most consistent performers in world football over the past decade. So why did Salah miss nomination in 2024? The answer lies in a mix of team performance, […]
Using agricultural by-products (such as pineapple leaves and corn husks), bio-fabricated textiles convert agricultural waste into elegant, eco-friendly fabrics that alleviate major environmental impact caused by traditional textiles. Traditional materials (like cotton) require excessive water, and synthetics cannot be recycled. The recycled agricultural waste creates clothing for you to wear every day, while supporting the […]
The WCTP, known as the Wildlife Crime Technology Project, has dramatically reduced poaching in the Maasai Mara with both high technology patrols (using satellite monitoring) and by training rangers. These efforts are consistent with larger conservancy measures, which, since 2013, have shown a decrease of 79% in the number of animals poached. Key Achievements The […]