[Daily Maverick] Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering PhD in radiotherapy and oncology.
[ISS] Peacekeepers injured or killed in AU missions remain largely invisible. They deserve recognition, transparency and proper compensation.
[Daily Maverick] The move from the old curriculum is contentious, but is also a necessary and useful redirection.
[Africa Check] FAKE: Poster claiming all 'illegal foreigners' must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police
New initiatives include a study of Batam's tech sector, a major solar project and industrial park expansion.
A woman named Blanche Mortemard has just been told she is the worst photographer in the world - out of 127,642 people who tried very hard to be exactly that.
ArenaNet's not giving it a pass.
The Prime Day sales are one of the best chances to pick up a gaming laptop for cheap(er) this year.
Gee willikers, Batman, that's niche.
[Liberian Observer] A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has thrust Liberia into a growing international debate over health aid, data sovereignty, disease surveillance, and the future of global health partnerships after the organization alleged that the United States is
An unfortunate case of déjà vu.
Choi and Jung began dating in 2012 and publicly acknowledged their relationship in 2014.
The US’s crackdown on Alibaba and BYD highlights a US-China paradox: both powers increasingly depend on private-sector innovation for military advantage. This month, multiple media outlets reported that the US Department of Defense (DoD) designated the high-profile Chinese tech
The bear had roamed the streets of Utsunomiya for four days, forcing the closure of all primary and middle schools in the city.
South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest), which unveiled its full program lineup Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur. The festival runs July 18–25 and will present 65 films from 35
Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.
Some people have enough time on their hands to argue over the look of a fictional, talking puppy...
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.
The Global Peace Index – the world's most comprehensive annual ranking of peacefulness across 163 countries – has released its top ten for 2026.
Charades has enlisted a string of major international distributors for Emmanuel Marre’s “A Man of His Time” following the film’s acclaimed world premiere at Cannes, where it won the award for best screenplay. The Paris-based sales company has sold the French-Belgian drama to
[ACNS] This World Oceans Day, marked on June 8, faith groups join their voices to advocate for the protection of oceans and honour them as a gift to humanity. Covering over 70% of the planet, producing at least 50% of its oxygen and providing a home to most of the Earth's
The Philippines is assessing the impact of a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June. Residents are clearing debris while hospitals continue operating outdoors amid concerns over aftershocks.
Centre-left MEPs are questioning von der Leyen's choice of of Siemens chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe to serve as the EU's industrial AI envoy.
Apple's unveiling of Siri AI comes after criticism that the company has fallen behind in the AI race.
Italian art workers announce a nationwide strike, New York’s Penn Station to feature Trump’s name, and have you heard about the “Obamalisk”?
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Five stories that explore the risks and rewards of life's little hurdles.
The discord between the first lady and the president’s son is longstanding – but it has sharpened around one decisive question: who will inherit power when the patriarch can no longer wield it?
