The African Union (AU) has thrown its support behind a campaign to replace the 16th-century Mercator world map with one that more accurately reflects Africa’s true size. The African Union supports replacing the Mercator map with a more accurate representation of Africa’s size. The Mercator map distorts land sizes, enlarging areas near the poles while…
A South African court has blocked an offshore oil exploration project backed by France’s TotalEnergies and the UK’s Shell, citing major flaws in the environmental review process. A South African court has blocked an oil exploration project by TotalEnergies and Shell due to flaws in the environmental review process. The ruling rescinds the project’s environmental…
The United States government has announced targeted sanctions against a network accused of fueling conflict and engaging in illicit mineral trading in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as Washington intensifies efforts to support peace initiatives in the region while securing access to its vast mineral resources. The United States announced targeted sanctions against groups engaging…
Researchers in Ethiopia recently made a significant discovery, having unearthed fossilized teeth from an ancient human species that was previously unknown in the evolutionary history of humans. Researchers uncovered fossilized teeth of a previously unknown Australopithecus species in Ethiopia. These fossils date back 2.65 million years and were found alongside the oldest known Homo species’…
South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly denied claims that it is engaged in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied allegations of involvement in discussions to resettle Palestinians from Gaza. South Sudan emphasized its priorities are addressing internal challenges, stating these claims…
The Pentagon said that the U.S. State Department has approved possible sales of munitions, precision-guided bombs, and rockets to Nigeria, valued at an estimated $346 million. The U.S. State Department approved proposed sales of munitions and precision-guided bombs to Nigeria worth $346 million. The deal includes FMU-139 fuzes, bomb components, rockets, and various support services.…
Egypt has issued a stern warning to Ethiopia about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty declaring that Cairo will take action if the project threatens Egypt’s water interests. Egypt has issued a warning to Ethiopia regarding potential threats posed by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam to its water security. Egyptian…
French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly acknowledged the brutality perpetrated by French soldiers in Cameroon during and after the country’s fight for independence. French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged French military brutality in Cameroon post-independence. The admission followed a joint historical report highlighting France’s oppressive measures from 1945 to 1971. Historical accounts reveal significant human rights…
De Beers has uncovered a new kimberlite field in Angola, its first such find in three decades, the diamond giant said. De Beers has discovered a new kimberlite field in Angola after three decades. The find resulted from a partnership with Angola’s diamond firm Endiama and surveys conducted in March 2025. This discovery aligns with…
