Great changes unseen: The China-Russia nexus and European security

Summary Under Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China places security above all other policy implications. The officially endorsed philosophy of the country’s statecraft heralds “great changes unseen in a century”. It assumes the decline of the West—but...

A New Report on Rape Laws Shows the Need for Urgent Reforms in North Africa

“The first issue is the definition of rape,” Egyptian lawyer Naglaa Sarhan tells OkayAfrica. “Except for Tunisia, Arab states have narrow definitions of rape that exclude many sexual offenses and crimes that are considered rape under international...

Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve of India designated by UNESCO

India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, perched high in the trans-Himalayan region, is among the 26 new biosphere reserves across several countries, designated by UNESCO, the world body announced on Saturday. The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve of...

UNGA 2025 live: Israeli military to broadcast Netanyahu's speech to Gazans through loudspeakers

Friday, September 26 Morning: Israel, Netherlands, China, Thailand, India, Mauritius, Luxembourg, Armenia, Ireland, Georgia, Japan, Italy, Nepal, Pakistan, Malta, Bhutan, Spain, Bangladesh. Afternoon: Lesotho, Greece, Cabo Verde, Bulgaria, Saint...

Fallen Air Commandos remembered at 9/11 Memorial & Museum

NEW YORK CITY , NEW YORK, UNITED STATES 09.26.2025 She didn’t need to hear the words. When the cars pulled up to her father’s house, Michelle Biegalski already knew why they were there. “In that moment, you just know something is wrong,” she said....

US Nears Highest Cancer-Rate Around The World

Cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death, but its prevalence varies significantly from country to country. In this infographic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu shows age-standardized cancer incidence rates across 180+ countries,...

Nile River Basin Commission Nears Establishment

Ethiopia’s President hails CFA, GERD as epic milestones at UNGA The long-awaited Nile River Basin Commission is nearing establishment, President Taye Atske-Selassie told the 80th United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York as part of...

Addis Ababa takes a bulldozer to its past in bid to be ‘Dubai of Africa’

The clack of metal balls on sand echoes beneath a corrugated iron roof as spectators in plastic chairs call out encouragement to players. Reminiscent of a French village square, the unlikely setting is a working men’s club in the Ethiopian...

Albayrak’s Transformative Role in Modernizing Mogadishu Port and Bolstering Somalia’s Economic Revival

In the heart of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, a critical lifeline to global trade thrives under the stewardship of Turkish conglomerate Albayrak. Mogadishu Port, the country’s principal gateway for goods, has undergone a remarkable transformation...

UNGA latestNetanyahu addresses UN with speakers broadcasting speech in Gaza

Friday, September 26 Morning: Israel, Netherlands, China, Thailand, India, Mauritius, Luxembourg, Armenia, Ireland, Georgia, Japan, Italy, Nepal, Pakistan, Malta, Bhutan, Spain, Bangladesh. Afternoon: Lesotho, Greece, Cabo Verde, Bulgaria, Saint...

WADDUP DOE? AfroFuture Detroit 2025 Takes Over The ‘D’ & The Diaspora Showed Up And Out

by Keka Araújo August 28, 2025 AfroFuture Detroit 2025 is a clear statement that Detroit, a historical center for change, is now at the forefront of shaping a future where technology and identity are celebrated together. The AfroFuture Detroit...

Towards Nigeria’s housing market recovery, growth

If the housing market is to recover and grow, industry leaders insist Nigeria must move beyond fragmented efforts and adopt a coherent strategy that balances government leadership with private sector drive. While the state provides serviced land,...

Henry Srebrnik: Ethiopia’s GERD dam a source of pride and conflict

Breadcrumb Trail Links TJ Comment Columnist Largest dam in Africa, the GERD, built at a cost of some $6 billion, has been 14 years in the making The largest dam in Africa, the GERD, built at a cost of some $6 billion, has been 14 years in the...

Fujian’s jet launch marks China’s rise in carrier warfare

China’s Fujian supercarrier has launched stealth jets into the sky in a dramatic show of force that signals the country’s intent to reset the balance of power at sea. This month, multiple media outlets reported that China’s newest aircraft...

Saudi-Pakistan defence pact: A turning point for Gulf security?

In recent years, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have pursued security diversification as a core pillar of their defence strategies. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s recently announced Mutual Defence Agreement exemplifies this trend. The pact,...

The D Brief: China’s global challenge; NATO on Russian incursions; Estonia’s requests; Germany’s big arms plan; And a bit more.

China’s accumulation of military facilities and partnerships beyond the Indo-Pacific region mean U.S. forces must innovate more urgently, air and space intelligence officials said Monday. “The China challenge is not just a challenge for...

From Yemen to the UAE by camel: Muneer Al Dahmi's epic journey to promote peace

A Yemeni man said he travelled on his camel from Yemen to the UAE to promote a message of peace and tolerance in the region. Muneer Al Dahmi, 35, left his home in Tarim City in Hadhramaut, Yemen, on a camel in a historic trip through the Arabian...

Africa steps forward to combat climate change

Climate change poses enormous challenges to the survival of human beings and economic development. The issue has become an important talking point of governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), researchers and academics for about half a...

Electoral Showdown In Somalia: Averting Another Round Of Turmoil

What’s new? Somalia is heading toward more political tumult. The government’s electoral reforms, planned to take effect in 2026, have prompted fierce resistance from opponents who view these as a bid to tilt the scales in the incumbent president’s...

Tokyo TICAD meet a golden opportunity for Kenya's maritime sector

On Monday this week, President Ruto departed Nairobi for Japan to attend the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), a platform that has shaped Africa’s development agenda since 1993. This summit, co-hosted by Japan,...