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Holidaymakers hoping to travel to a ‘paradise’ island to soak up the sun have been warned of an outbreak of a virus causing ‘severe pain’. The Seychelles are one of the most beautiful parts of Africa. The Indian Ocean archipelago is home to beautiful beaches and coastal towns, making it a popular spot for luxury […]
“The situation remains very volatile and we fear that it will deteriorate further, worsening the already precarious human rights and humanitarian situation in the region,” Türk said, following clashes in recent days between the Ethiopian army and regional forces. The development comes against the backdrop of a deadly conflict in Tigray from 2020 to 2022 […]
In a statement from his deputy spokesman Farhan Haq on Saturday: the UN chief said nearly 10 million people – “more than two-thirds of the population” – now require life-saving humanitarian assistance and “continue to bear the brunt of the conflict”. He expressed deep concern about the fighting, attacks and looting affecting humanitarian and healthcare […]
Floods are rapidly emerging as a threat that endangers and undermines food security, health, infrastructure and economies in both the short and long term. Credit: Shutterstock Opinion by Esther Ngumbi (urbana, illinois, us) Friday February 6, 2026 Inter-Press Office URBANA, Illinois, USA, Feb 6 (IPS) – South Africa, Mozambiqueand Zimbabwe are currently experiencing severe flooding. […]
Qatar is facilitating talks between the Congolese government and the armed group M23, which controls large parts of the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. The latest developments follow months of intense fighting that has displaced civilians and destabilized the region. However, the UN warns that despite the diplomatic momentum, the security situation on the […]
Through Sharelle B. McNair February 4, 2026 The deal is seen as a way for the country to transform from a consumer of used imports to a producer of high-tech exports. Nigeria does take steps in the domestic electric vehicle (EV) sector by signing an agreement with South Korea to build Africa’s first EV factory, […]
Close-up of a yellowfin tuna swimming in the sea. Credit: Freepik — EyeEm Opinion by James Alix Michel (Victoria, Seychelles) Tuesday February 3, 2026 Inter-Press Office VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb 3 (IPS) – The world is entering a decisive period for the future of the ocean. With the entry into force of the High Seas Treaty […]
The 8,262-mile journey took him through 21 countries, transforming an extraordinary physical feat into a powerful act of activism aimed at confronting racism and reshaping the way migration is understood. Born in Uganda and raised in Britain, Deo first took up running to manage his health. Over time, that personal discipline grew into a purposeful […]
Credit: Abubaker Lubowa/Reuters via Gallo Images Opinion by inés m. pousadela (Montevideo, Uruguay) Monday January 26, 2026 Inter-Press Office MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Jan 26 (IPS) – When Ugandans went to the polls on January 15, there was no doubt about the outcome. As voting began, mobile internet services ground to a halt, ensuring minimal control as […]
In Kenya, agriculture employs 75 percent of the population, but farmers’ livelihoods are threatened by a changing climate and the loss of productive land, impacting the whole of Africa. As droughts and extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity in the East African country, Maryanne Gichanga believes innovation is key to helping Kenya’s farming […]
