September 28, 2024

Diplomats in, foreign journalists stay out
Diplomats in, foreign journalists stay out

Diplomats in, foreign journalists stay out

It’s the first vote to take place in the region in a decade. New Delhi has allowed diplomats to observe the polls, however foreign journalists were kept out.…
2 months ago
Ocean Photographer of the Year winners unveiled
Ocean Photographer of the Year winners unveiled

Ocean Photographer of the Year winners unveiled

The winning and commended images of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 competition were just announced, with Rafael Fernández Caballe named as the overall winner for his image of a Bryde's…
2 months ago
People living with disabilities in the EU: The battle for inclusion
People living with disabilities in the EU: The battle for inclusion

People living with disabilities in the EU

One in four adults in the EU have a disability, according to Eurostat. That's more than 100 million people. And while this summer's Paralympics no doubt drew attention to the issue in…
2 months ago
Will Naira gain on higher interest rates
Will Naira gain on higher interest rates

Will Naira gain on higher interest rates?

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso says efforts must be sustained to achieve a positive interest rate. Are the current interest rates high enough to sustain naira gain and…
2 months ago
Ethical shopping in the age of ultra-fast fashion
Ethical shopping in the age of ultra-fast fashion

Ethical shopping in the age of ultra-fast fashion

This week we look at ethical fashion in the age of "direct-to-consumer" giants like China's Shein and Temu. Thanks to their business model based on ultra-fast design and production, consumers can purchase…
2 months ago
Botswana's elephant conundrum
Botswana's elephant conundrum

Botswana’s elephant conundrum

Elephant hunting is bitterly criticized — at least by Western NGOs. But in Botswana, home to 130,000 elephants, it's seen differently.…
2 months ago
African nurses recruited by Quebec face setbacks
African nurses recruited by Quebec face setbacks

African nurses recruited by Quebec face setbacks

An international recruitment programme in Quebec, Canada aimed at addressing the labour shortage in healthcare is falling short of expectations. Almost two years after its launch, dozens of African students are facing…
2 months ago