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Scientists race to recover vital natural archive from rapidly melting glaciers

Since 2000, the world has lost more than 7 trillion tons of ice from mountain glaciers. Scientists are racing to…

2 months ago

One year after fall of Assad, Syrians struggle to rebuild the country

It’s been almost a year since Bashar al-Assad’s regime was toppled but life in Syria is still a daily struggle.…

2 months ago

Salah, Hakimi, Chawinga and Nnadozie make FIFA 2025 Awards shotlist

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Malawi’s Temwa Chaŵinga and Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie lead African nominees for this year's FIFA…

2 months ago

Ports in Africa: Vincent Bolloré headed for trial after Paris court clears proceedings

If the trial goes ahead, it would be a landmark moment for corporate accountability in Africa’s infrastructure sector. The outcome…

2 months ago

Tanzania charges dozens with treason after disputed election

Rights groups say the election was marred by intimidation, arbitrary arrests, disappearances, and extrajudicial killings...Read More

2 months ago

New digital map shows Roman Empire’s vast network of roads

It’s no secret that the Romans liked to build roads. But European researchers say they've discovered an extra 100,000 kilometres…

2 months ago

Sudanese paramilitary group RSF agrees to humanitarian truce proposed by US-led mediator

The Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that has been at war with the Sudanese military for over two years,…

2 months ago

World leaders arrive for preliminary meeting at COP30 UN climate summit in Brazil

Organizers are hoping this year's Conference of Parties — known less formally as COP30 — will yield commitments of money…

2 months ago

UNESCO General Conference elects Egypt’s El-Enany as Director-General

The General Conference of UNESCO elected Khaled El-Enany as Director-General of the Organization, with 172 votes out of a total…

2 months ago

Suspected pirates board merchant vessel off coast of Somalia

Attackers firing machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades boarded a tanker carrying gasoline off the coast of Somalia on Thursday, authorities…

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