South Africa questions its identity
South Africa is undergoing intense introspection following an election that resulted in a significant break from the African National Congress, the party that secured the nation’s freedom and democracy three decades ago. In the wake of turning away from what…
Beekeeping flourishes in Uganda
Beekeeping is thriving in Uganda, with the country producing between 100,000 and 200,000 metric tons of honey annually, according to the Uganda Investment Authority. The growing demand suggests significant potential for further expansion. Sandra Ejang, a bee farmer and honey…
Russia’s top diplomat promises more military
Russia’s foreign minister on Wednesday pledged more support to Burkina Faso in fighting militant groups as he pressed his whirlwind tour of West Africa in an attempt to fill a vacuum left by the region’s traditional Western partners. Sergey Lavrov…
The Surprising Benefits of Soaking Your Beans Before Cooking
Beans, peas, and lentils are all legumes, a group of plant-based foods that grow in pods. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), legumes are a vegetable subgroup packed with nutrients. Legumes offer a wealth of health benefits…
Canada to offer foreign caregivers permanent residency
Canada has announced the introduction of new caregiver pilot programs, granting foreign caregivers permanent residency upon their arrival. This initiative aims to ensure continuity in the essential support provided to Canadian families as the existing Home Child Care Provider and…
Putin warns Russia could provide weapons to strike
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow could arm countries with a view to attacking Western targets. Mr Putin made the statement while criticising the West’s delivery of long-range weapons to Ukraine. Several countries including the United States have…
France player ratings vs Luxembourg
France opened the scoring just before half-time, as the new Mard forward stood up a cross to Randal Kolo Muani, who sent a header into the bottom corner. Les Bleus, naturally, dominated possession against the minnows but Luxembourg frustrated a…
South Korea pledges $24 billion for development
The Government of South Korea has pledged a total of $24 billion in development and trade assistance for the benefit of African nations including Nigeria. The 10 billion dollars was earmarked for development projects across Africa while the 14 billion…
South Africa’s ANC talks with 5 parties
Top officials in South Africa’s African National Congress have had initial talks with representatives of five other parties over a coalition or an agreement to form a government, but no decision has been, the ANC said Wednesday. South Africa faced…
10K world record holder Rhonex Kipruto
Kenyan runner Rhonex Kipruto has been stripped of his world record in men’s 10-kilometer road racing and banned for six years in a doping case. A disciplinary panel ruled that abnormalities in Kipruto’s blood samples pointed to “a deliberate and…