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Botswana hunting revenues almost double to Ksh.517.8M amid UK opposition
The hunting season, which ended in November, was held amid growing opposition from some European countries that want a ban on the importation of African wildlife trophies.Botswana issues around 400 elephant licenses annually, with most purchased by overseas hunters....
Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China
In conversations at China’s annual political meetings that wrapped up in Beijing this week, retired international basketball star Yao Ming, called for some limits on internet access for young people in China.Yao was advocating for a plan that would mandate children tu...
Africa faces diabetes crisis, study finds
The International Diabetes Federation estimated in 2021 that 24 million adults in sub-Saharan Africa were living with the condition. Researchers had projected that by 2045, about 6% of sub-Saharan Africans — over 50 million — would have diabetes.
US to expel South Africa ambassador as relations deteriorate
In a post on X, Rubio said South Africa's ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, was "no longer welcome in our great country."
Cyclone Jude batters Malawi, Mozambique
Officials in the two countries said thousands of people were homeless and some areas were without power. Aid agencies distributed relief where they could, but washed-away roads made the task difficult.
UN judge from Uganda convicted in UK of forcing woman into slavery
Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe made the Ugandan woman work as her maid and provide childcare for free.Mugambe, who is also a high court judge in Uganda, was studying for a doctorate in law at the University of Oxford when the offenses occurred.
Gunmen attack hotel in Somalia, killing at least 5
Local media reports say the death toll may be higher — up to 10 fatalities, including five al-Shabab militants, who were involved in the assault, and government soldiers.
WHO says water contamination suspected in Congo village hit by illness
Doctors are investigating more than 1,000 illnesses that have emerged since late January in five villages in Congo's Equateur province, where high rates of malaria have complicated efforts to diagnose the cases and where officials have said they've been unable so far to confirm the main cause....
Deadly floods in Botswana kill 9; nearly 2,000 people evacuated
Addressing Parliament on Monday, Moeti Mohwasa, the minister for state president, said the nine people who died had all drowned. Of the deceased, six were minors.The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said at least 600,000 schoolchildren were experiencing disruptions due to the floods....
'Lack of consensus' as G20 meets amid turbulent times
Steven Gruzd, an analyst at the South African Institute of International Affairs, spoke about the challenges the meeting presented.