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Listen to this article | 3 mins info A court in Hong Kong has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in jail following his conviction under a sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing. A summary document by the court on Monday said 18 years of Lai’s sentence should be served consecutively to the…
Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn’t associated with winter sports, Africa has been a constant and growing presence at the Games since 1960. While the African continent is well…
Six years ago, the Director-General of the World Health Organization sounded the highest global alarm available under international law at the time, declaring the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease (later known as COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). While the PHEIC was declared over in May 2023, the impact of COVID-19…
Al-Maliki remains a potent force despite longstanding claims he fuelled sectarianism and failed to stop ISIL expansion. Published On 24 Jan 202624 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Iraqi former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is on the verge of a return to power after being nominated as the country’s next…
South Africa’s switchover to digital TV project is over 10 years behind schedule. (Image source: 123RF, created via GenAI) While South Africa’s long-delayed digital migration project continues to linger, valuable spectrum remains locked up in outdated plansand there is no clear end in sight, say analysts. The International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU’s) deadline for migration, when…
The West African country is set to hold legislative and presidential elections on December 6. Published On 22 Jan 202622 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Guinea-Bissau’s military government has set a date for new elections following the ousting of President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in a coup late last year,…
Africa is like a beautiful damsel any good gentleman can seek to court by all means because Africa is beautiful in various ramifications. It is a region in the eyes of the United Nations, but a continent of five regions in the eyes of the Organisation of African Unity and the African Union. President Donald…
Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape and form. The resulting product proved invaluable for everyday tasks. Sharp-edged rock fragments were manufactured to suit various…
Sudan’s military-led government has returned to the country’s capital after nearly three years of operating from its wartime base in the eastern city of Port Sudan. Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris told reporters on Sunday that the “government of hope” was officially back in Khartoum and would begin efforts to improve services for the city’s…
