What it's like to train as an #army #drone #pilot

South Africa is investigating allegations of Russian companies recruiting young South African women for overseas employment. The recruitment purportedly seeks to address both Russian labour shortages and South African unemployment. Reports suggest that roles advertised in

Burkina Faso's military government has ordered the suspension of the Target Malaria program led by Bill Gates. The program aimed to mitigate malaria spread through the release of genetically engineered mosquitoes. The government announced the destruction of all related samples

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a US resident, was initially deported to El Salvador and later faced legal challenges in Tennessee. ICE allegedly issued Abrego Garcia the ultimatum of pleading guilty or being deported to Uganda. Prosecutors had previously proposed deportation to Costa

Agricultural work remains predominant in Africa, engaging nearly half the continent's workforce. Employment in industrial sectors varies across regions, with North Africa exhibiting stronger industrial activity. The service sector is growing and dominant in advanced economies

South Africa is facing a crisis due to the withdrawal of $427 million in U.S. foreign aid for HIV programs. The funding cuts resulted in the closure of 12 nonprofit clinics, affecting access to life-saving HIV medication for tens of thousands. Marginalised groups, including sex

If humans lived on #Mars, here's what our #diet might look like. #space

Kyiv's long-range missiles mean it can now decide for itself to strike deep into Russia, Zelenskyy said. That would be a major change from when Kyiv relied on Western approval for strikes over the border. His comment comes after a new report said the Pentagon had blocked ATACMS

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called China's EVs "unbelievable." He credited China’s success to a mix of government policy and fierce local competition, with over 100 EV makers competing across provinces. This “survival of the fittest” environment, he said, has pushed companies

Eswatini entered a secretive agreement with the United States to accept third-country deportees, now facing legal scrutiny. The Eswatini Litigation Centre, supported by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre, has challenged the deal, claiming it violates constitutional protocols.

On August 1, 2025, President William Ruto welcomed his predecessor, Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, for a personal tour of State House, Nairobi, immediately after the joint EAC–SADC meeting on restoring peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The high-level summit brought

Digitvant Microfinance Bank is set to take its financial inclusion campaign, Digitvant in the Market, to Lagos Island Market and Tejuosho Market in Yaba this week. The initiative targets thousands of traders, artisans, and small business owners who drive the city’s informal

South Africa plans to reduce the asset threshold requirement for its High Wealth Individual (HWI) tax unit. Currently, individuals with assets exceeding 75 million rand are monitored under this program. This initiative aims to increase government tax revenue by widening the

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, aged 92, has been cleared to contest his eighth term in the upcoming presidential elections. This marks Biya's continuation of nearly 43 years in power, sparking debates on governance ability due to his advanced age. Opposition figures, including

Dangote Petroleum Refinery invested in 1,000 CNG-powered trucks to enhance fuel distribution in Nigeria. The refinery plans to deploy 4,000 CNG vehicles to reduce dependence on diesel logistics. CNG trucks are expected to lower distribution costs by 40% and reduce carbon

Nigerian audiences display an intense passion for reality TV, evident in their engagement with shows like Love Island USA and Big Brother Nigeria. Nigerians utilise innovative methods to participate in international voting and discussions, often resorting to technology like

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he'd "rather die" than give third parties access to messages on Telegram. Durov was detained by French authorities last year and charged with six crimes related to illegal activity on his platform. In a social media post on Sunday, Durov said the

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Ethiopia is actively recovering cultural artefacts looted during the colonial era. A comprehensive list of plundered items has been submitted to UNESCO for international collaboration. Legal actions are being taken to prevent the auctioning of Ethiopian historical objects