Africa’s vanishing mangrove forests are finding an unexpected ally: the carbon credit market. Known as “blue carbon,” these projects sell carbon credits to companies in return for protecting or restoring coastal ecosystems, which are phenomenal natural carbon...

Mercuria Energy Trading has launched a joint venture with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s state miner, Gécamines, to market the copper and cobalt Gécamines receives from its equity stakes in local mines. This partnership could handle over 500,000...

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to increase security cooperation with Nigeria following a surge of mass kidnappings, including the recent abduction of over 300 schoolchildren. Macron, who made the commitment public on social media, said the...

Kenya has deployed 230 additional police officers to Haiti, marking the first reinforcement of the multinational security mission since the UN expanded its mandate in September. Their arrival brings the force to 980 personnel—still far below the...

South Africa’s vibrant and multifaceted accent has been ranked the world’s second sexiest for 2025, according to a global ranking. The recognition highlights how expressions like “yoh,” “haibo,” and “lekker” have charmed global audiences while reflecting...