How can Africa do better in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
Africa saw a slight improvement in its performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning 39 medals, which is two more than at Tokyo 2020. However, this was still fewer than…
Mpox crisis in Africa now considered a public health emergency.
Mpox, a highly contagious disease formerly known as monkeypox, has been declared a public health emergency in Africa by the continent’s top health organization, the Africa CDC. Scientists are concerned…
More cattle kept in UK ‘megafarms’, BBC finds
More cows in the UK might soon be kept indoors for their entire lives, animal welfare groups have warned, after the BBC discovered an increase in large “megafarms.” According to…
Starbucks Changes CEO After Sales Drop
The CEO of Starbucks is leaving the company after less than two years as the coffee chain tries to improve its falling sales. Laxman Narasimhan, who had been leading Starbucks,…
Musk’s X Interview with Trump Disrupted by Tech Issues
Elon Musk’s highly anticipated talk with Donald Trump on Musk’s platform, X, was disrupted by technical problems. The discussion, which focused on topics like immigration and inflation, started over 40…
Why Elon Musk’s X Platform is Facing Technical Problems
Elon Musk may be the world’s richest man, but even he can’t seem to fix the technical issues on his platform, X, as shown during a glitchy interview with Donald…
Israeli Minister Criticized for Suggesting Jewish Prayers at Jerusalem’s Holy Site
A far-right Israeli minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, led hundreds of Jewish Israelis to a very sensitive holy site in Jerusalem, which both Jews and Muslims consider sacred. Many of the Jewish…
Two Polar Bears Attack and Kill Worker in Canada in Rare Incident
In a rare and tragic event, two polar bears attacked and killed a worker at a remote Arctic radar station in Nunavut, Canada. The worker, whose name hasn’t been released,…
India’s Market Regulator Faces Intense Scrutiny
India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) is under intense scrutiny following new accusations from Hindenburg Research, according to BBC. Here’s what happened: Over the weekend, Hindenburg Research, a US-based activist…
Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Detained in Government Crackdown
In Tanzania, prominent opposition leader Tundu Lissu and four other officials from the Chadema party have been arrested by police, according to the party. The detentions occurred in the town…