Portugal has launched a new national oral health programme aimed at improving access to dental care through the country's public health system (SNS). The initiative, called "Novo," introduces a che…
Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility, has announced an 8-hour power outage across Gauteng province starting on Tuesday, worsening an ongoing energy crisis that has long plagued the…
Iranians marked the Persian New Year, Nowruz, under the shadow of regional tensions and global scrutiny, as the country faces mounting pressure from international actors. The festival, which symbol…
South Africa’s Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed that social grants will be disbursed on schedule in April, addressing concerns among beneficiaries about potential delays. The announceme…
The Universidade Nova de Lisboa faced a wave of criticism after a controversy over a disputed academic programme name, with critics arguing the debate overshadowed broader African development prior…
Tiger Brands, a leading South African food and beverage company, has announced a significant boost for nine township businesses in Gauteng through its Kokota Growth Programme. The initiative, aimed…
El Niño and La Niña, the oscillating climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean, are intensifying weather extremes across Africa, jeopardizing the continent’s progress toward the UN Sustainable Developm…
Nigeria’s federal government has unveiled a pilot programme to construct plastic-free homes in Lagos, aiming to combat the country’s escalating waste crisis and align with …
The Chhattisgarh Congress recently staged a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, alleging that it is diluting a critical rural job scheme. The demonstration, held in Raipur,…
UK companies have launched a £3,000 incentive scheme to recruit jobless individuals under 24, aiming to address youth unemployment amid economic uncertainty. The initiative, backed by government su…
The UK has reported a surge in meningitis cases, prompting health authorities to issue urgent guidelines for international students, particularly Indian nationals, who face heightened risks due to …
India’s Defence Forces unveiled its ambitious “Vision 2047” strategy, outlining plans to modernize military infrastructure, integrate private-sector partnerships, and leverage technology like drone…