Japan Joins India, Ukraine in UN Map Controversy Over Equal Earth Projection
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to encourage the use of new world maps which more accurately depict continents with their true sizes.
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UN Votes to Adopt New Map of Africa Reflecting True Size
The United Nations General Assembly made history on Friday by voting to adopt the Equal Earth projection, a cartographic design that more accurately reflects the true size of…
Uber Exits Nigeria After 12 Years of Operations
Ride-hailing giant Uber has ended its 12-year operations in Nigeria, shutting down on September 2, 2026, after a global restructuring that included a 10 per cent payroll cut.
Dolly Parton’s music resonates with Africa
Dolly Parton, the country music icon and philanthropist, died at 80 in Nashville, with her passing sparking global tributes from fans and artists across Africa, where her music…
Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse to Turn Moon Rusty Red on August 27, 2026
Billions of stargazers across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East will experience a deep partial lunar eclipse on the night of August 27, 2026.
Université Cadi Ayyad Tops Maghreb Rankings Globally
The Université Cadi Ayyad de Marrakech (UCA) secured first place in the Maghreb region and ranked 1,420th globally in the July 2026 Webometrics ranking, which evaluates … Read more
WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Rare Ebola Outbreak in Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is scaling up its response to a rare and lethal Ebola outbreak, with officials announcing the opening of three new treatment … Read more
Rwandan Artiste Yampano Arrested for Assault and Drug Abuse
Rwandan musician Florien Uworizagwira, known professionally as Yampano, is in custody following his arrest by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB). The arrest comes amid allegations of … Read more
Renewvia Energy Corp. Plans $750M Solar Mini-Grid Expansion in Africa
Renewvia Energy Corp., an Atlanta-based developer, has announced a major strategic shift in its operations, unveiling plans for a $750 million solar mini-grid expansion in Africa. … Read more
US and Nigeria airstrikes kill 20 ISIS militants in northeast Nigeria
The United States and Nigeria have carried out fresh strikes against the Islamic State (IS) group in the country’s restive northeast, marking a significant escalation in … Read more
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo & Uganda a Global Health Emergency – Key Facts & Containment Efforts
La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) declaró este domingo que el brote de ébola en la República Democrática del Congo (RDC) y Uganda, causado por … Read more
OMS declara surto de ebola e acende alerta internacional
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency following a Bundibugyo virus Ebola outbreak that has crossed borders between the Democratic Republic … Read more