A power cut ends, the fan starts again, and a phone lights up. In many African cities, that tiny moment still changes the day. The internet makes work move, classes continue, payments go through, and families stay in touch. The benefits of the internet look simple on paper, but people feel them in real routines. […]
A busy lobby in Lagos. Shoes squeak on tiles, the AC hums, name tags rustle. A reporter notes a steady trend: people keep asking how to introduce yourself in English, and not just in exam halls. Offices, clinics, trade fairs across Africa. Real, everyday use. Why Learning to Introduce Yourself in English Matters Across Nairobi […]
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 […]
The UK has put specific sanctions on people connected to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) because more proof of war crimes in the Darfur region has come to light. After a BBC Verify investigation found that executions in El-Fasher were the fault of a high-ranking RSF officer, the move was made. El-Fasher is a place […]
The country of São Tomé and Príncipe, which is one of the smallest in Africa, has taken a big step towards closing its digital gap. Starlink is an internet service that uses satellites and was created by SpaceX. It has now been made available across the country. This move promises to make big changes in […]
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 […]
A crowded classroom. Chalk dust in the air. The teacher says, “What is the difference between phonetics and phonology?” Heads turn, pencils pause. The terms sound close, yet the work they do is not the same, not even close. That’s the story today. What Is Phonetics? Phonetics deals with how speech sounds are made and […]
Morning boats leave a quiet Pacific inlet, diesel hum in the air, gulls loud and nosy. News travels fast there. The $24.5M Grant from Bezos Earth Fund to Launch First Cross-Border Marine Biosphere Reserve in Latin America sets a clear signal. A large, practical step. Not theory. And yes, it anchors the phrase many groups […]
A hall fills, lights warm the stage, microphones pop once, people shuffle into seats. Reporters see it often. The first line decides the room. This piece examines how to start a speech, with clear steps, lived examples, and fixes that actually work. Why the Opening of a Speech Matters Audiences judge fast. The first ten […]
On a school morning in Lagos, a librarian rolled open the shutters and the room filled with dust, chatter, and curiosity. The topic on the noticeboard read: types of reading. Not theory for theory’s sake. Practical skills tied to classrooms, exam halls, markets, even bus stops. Africa’s education desks have been tracking this quietly, because […]
Ecuador has made a bold move to strengthen its national security apparatus and this was done via the official declaration of the Muslim Brotherhood qas a terrorist group under Presidential Decree 239. This action indicates the growing world-wide apprehension against extremist movements and indicates a strong desire of Ecuador to be part of the international […]
The new U.S. Executive Directive to destroy a transnational extremist network is gradually gaining global support. The proponents of the move in the international society have articulated that the move is based on security interests as opposed to politics. As those who endorse the directive put it, this move is backed by years of security […]
Across Africa’s cities and small towns, conversations around mental health keep growing. Reporters hear it in school staffrooms, at taxi ranks, at church steps after service. This news feature explains the difference between feelings and emotions, using clear language, practical moments, and steady science. Feels overdue, honestly. What Are Emotions? Emotions arrive fast. A car […]
The move of BYD to South Africa is one of the most evident indicators that electric vehicles (EVs) are entering mainstream discourse, not just in the African continent, but the whole world. Being one of the largest EV manufacturers in the world, BYD introduces volume, comparatively low-priced vehicles, and powerful battery technology into the market […]
A new US–Kenya health pact has the potential to become a blueprint for wider health cooperation across Africa, going beyond short‑term aid to focus on capacity-building, technology transfer, and long‑term system strengthening. Through US technical expertise and finance coupled with the Kenyan strategic position as a regional medical and training centre, the arrangement would impact […]
UAE Commits US$15 Million To UNHCR For Humanitarian Aid In Sudan And Neighbouring Countries. The announcement sets a clear, practical tone. It speaks to field tents, crowded clinics, dusty border gates, and long lines that move slowly but must move. That is the news, and it matters on the ground. UAE’s US$15 Million Pledge to […]
A phone buzzes at midnight, then silence. The familiar profile picture no longer loads. For readers asking how to know if someone blocked you on Instagram, this report sets out what actually happens on the app and what it usually means. Short, plain facts. Small field notes from daily use. That’s how it reads here. […]
A busy lobby in Lagos. Shoes squeak on tiles, the AC hums, name tags rustle. A reporter notes a steady trend: people keep asking how to introduce yourself in English, and not just in exam halls. Offices, clinics, trade fairs across Africa. Real, everyday use. Why Learning to Introduce Yourself in English Matters Across Nairobi […]
Q3 GDP Growth Slips to 0.5% as South Africa’s Economy Slows Further: Africa newsroom update. Markets opened to a softer print as South Africa Q3 GDP edged up 0.5%. The headline says it cleanly. South Africa economic growth cooled, and the South Africa economy’s slow tag felt accurate on trading floors. Cool morning air in […]
The difference between college and university trips students up every season. Admissions desks ring, parents ask the same thing again. College vs University sits at the center of it. Clear definitions, not jargon, settle choices on forms and in living rooms. Permalink: example.com/college-vs-university-difference What Is a College? A college usually focuses on undergraduate study, smaller […]