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 […]
The United States has declared an unlimited suspension of the immigrant visa processing on the citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, Somalia and most of the African continent, as well as the Middle East and Asia, among others. This dramatic action, which will come into effect on 21 January 2026, shows heightened criticism regarding the […]
The United States has officially designated certain Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated groups in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan as terrorist organisations. This designation was made known by the U.S. State Department and Treasury in January 2026 and reflects a decision made by the U.S. government based on an analysis of potential threats to national security, as well as […]
Due to the recent increased hostilities between the US and Iran and continuing protests in Iran, the country closed its airspace, disrupting international flight operations. Airlines have been rerouting and delaying, or cancelling flights for passenger safety during this time. The closure lasted for a few hours, but many flights from Asian, European and North […]
By opening up for public input on how radio spectrum should be planned and managed over the next five years, the NCC is taking an important step toward shaping the future of telecommunications in Canada with the start of this Public Inquiry on the Spectrum Roadmap 2025-2030. In addition to gathering input from Canadians on […]
South African drivers are struggling with ever-changing petrol prices. This affects each and every individual in South Africa. Then there are fuel levies that have created volatility in fuel prices in South Africa. This has resulted in drivers struggling to get petrol. Current Price Situation Fuel price trends in South Africa have presented a mixed […]
Fire season continues to wreak havoc on the planet as firefighters struggle to contain massive wildfires burning in Australia, Argentina, and South Africa. Videos of these fast-moving fires have gone viral on social media, demonstrating just how quickly these flames are consuming everything in their way. Firefighters across Australia, Argentina and South Africa are dealing […]
Lagos: Nigeria’s leisure scene is changing a lot because video games are quickly becoming more popular than regular TV and are becoming a billion-dollar industry. Because Nigerians are young, smartphones are becoming cheaper, and internet access is growing, gaming is changing how Nigerians have fun and pass the time. How and why linear TV is […]
Monday saw a very strange chemical spill event which occurred in an industrial site area of Cape Town. The release of a thick orange gas cloud over Montague Gardens created a very disturbing situation for residents and emergency workers. The unexpected reaction was an event that transformed the afternoon into a dramatic crisis for public […]
Dakota Johnson is the one who will dictate the trend in a simple but fashionable way this winter. Her denim fashion gives up the bright and loud colours and turns to the earth tones, which are warm, easy to wear, and luxurious in a subdued way—just the right thing for the winter season. Earthy Tones […]
Thousands of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), civilians are fleeing their residences after multiple horrifying attacks committed by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The United Nations has characterised the massacre as being “truly horrific”. With the level of violence escalating, it evidences a deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in one of Africa’s most […]
South Africans needing smart ID cards have extra breathing room this January. The Department of Home Affairs has extended office issuing hours, and the move runs through Jan 16. The update covers Smart ID and passport work at participating offices, with longer afternoon service meant to ease queues after the holiday rush. It is a […]
What is happening today in South Yemen has to be called by its right name. This is not a security operation, not stabilization, and definitely not a counterterrorism operation. It is a planned military and political intrusion executed by the forces of the north, facilitated by Saudi support. It is clearly and responsibly written that […]
Recent comments by the U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesperson, Tommy Pigott, have given international observers a fresh look at the escalating conflict in Sudan, especially comments by the Sudanese Armed Forces leader Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who has encouraged the use of a military solution to the conflict. Washington has been very concerned that this […]
Africa will be entering 2025 facing a crucial political crossroads. The continent, in general, has been witnessing the shaking of democratic stability with the powerful combination of military takeovers, unstable elections, and public protests. Even though many countries are still holding on to democratic values, the ground reality has shown how political systems can be […]
Guinea held a presidential vote after the Guinea coup 2021 removed Alpha Condé and placed the military at the centre of power. This poll sits inside a wider Guinea political transition that has moved slowly, with promises of civilian rule meeting hard, practical politics. In Pakistan, editors tracking West Africa political news say the vote […]
A bidder sits late at night, refreshing a portal, checking documents again, worrying about silent backroom changes. Nigeria 2025 licensing round talks have pushed that worry into open light. NUPRC transparency and petroleum licensing transparency sit at the centre of the plan, with Nigeria oil block bidding promised under tighter checks. The Nigeria upstream regulator […]
A travel agent in Karachi hears the same complaint every week: regional flights cost too much, even when the distance is short. That is why the announcement “ECOWAS to Abolish Air Taxes From January 2026 to Boost Regional Travel — Major Policy Shift” is getting attention beyond West Africa, including Pakistan. ECOWAS says the aim […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation on December 9th wherein he made both the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood foreign terrorist organizations in Florida. The Governor’s announcement was made via social media (X, previously Twitter) and comes on the heels of increasing scrutiny by the United States toward organizations […]