The University of South Africa (Unisa) Vice-Chancellor has dismissed an independent assessor’s findings as “unfounded,” triggering a debate over institutional transparency and accountability. The c…
The Hospital de Évora, a Portuguese medical institution, has signed a 13.3 million euro agreement to enhance healthcare infrastructure and services across Africa, with a focus on Nigeria. The proto…
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has officially announced the date for Eid ul Fitr 2026, marking the end of Ramadan, while highlighting ongoing debates over lunar calendar discrepancies ac…
Retired astronaut Nicole Stott, known for her groundbreaking work with NASA, recently symbolically "leaped" for Manx-kind—a nod to her heritage on the Isle of Man—while highlighting the importance …
Mafalda Livermore, a prominent Portuguese politician and former member of the far-right party Chega, announced her resignation from the group in a move that has sparked debate over the party’s evol…
Silicon Valley's leading tech firms have quietly intensified support for Anthropic Tech, a startup developing advanced AI systems, as U.S. President Donald Trump's regulatory proposals reshape the …
The 2022 rivalry between ProWritingAid and Grammarly has sparked debates on digital literacy tools, with implications for Africa’s educational and economic growth. As African nations prioritise dig…
The trial of two parents accused of murdering their 4-year-old daughter in Eldorado Park, a suburb of Lagos, has been scheduled for August, sparking national outrage and renewed scrutiny of child p…
Nigeria’s essential goods basket, known as Cabaz, has reached an all-time high, exacerbating inflationary pressures and raising alarms about food security. The surge, driven by supply chain disrupt…
Former US President Donald Trump faced sharp criticism after making a joking reference to the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Octob…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the United Kingdom’s assistance in combating terrorism, particularly in the volatile West African region. The move, disclosed in a recent stat…
Mr Yang, a first-generation Singaporean, recently celebrated his naturalization as a citizen, describing the moment as “like a caged bird that was set free.” His journey highlights the complexities…