APC will win Edo, Ondo governorship elections, says Ganduje and more
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday.…
Photojournalist Gaël Turine on capturing the tranq dope crisis
From the tranq dope crisis in Philadelphia to voodoo in Benin, Belgian photojournalist Gaël Turine speaks to Eve Jackson on arts24 about his award-winning work. Over the past 25 years, his photographs…
Nepal is losing young men to Russia’s war in Ukraine
Nepal has become a recruiting ground for Russia’s war against Ukraine. Thousands of young men have left the impoverished South Asian nation to join Russia’s army — and are reportedly sent to…
DR Congo conflict: Why is the ceasefire not holding?
Fighting is raging in eastern Congo despite the government signing a ceasefire agreement with the M23 rebels. Civilians are trapped in a violent spiral involving M23 rebels, SADC troops and other militia…
Malawi: Powering homes with an innovative cooking stove
A low-income community in Lilongwe is now accessing electricity thanks to an innovative cooking stove. The thermoelectric stove was created by an 18-year-old determined to end his region's energy needs.…
Can right-wing groups gain an upper hand in Bangladesh?
An interim government has taken charge in Bangladesh following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's abrupt ouster. Many groups are now vying for control, but can Islamists emerge as a potent force?…
2024 Paralympics: The cutting-edge tech behind parasports
The Paralympic Games are a celebration of human strength, perseverance and the power of sport to transcend barriers. Leveraging technology plays a pivotal role and the event is often seen as a…
Telegram founder arrest: Fake Al Jazeera video claims France lost $17bn in arms deal with UAE
Although he was only in French police custody for a few days before his release under judicial supervision, disinformation surrounding the Russian-born Telegram founder Pavel Durov has hit the internet.…
Mpox: No, the virus has no link to the Covid-19 vaccine or gay sex
Following the recent Mpox outbreak in Africa – particularly in DR Congo and amongst its neighbours – the WHO raised its highest alarm. But it’s not just the virus that's spreading. So…
Sudan still reeling after flash floods destroy dam, killing dozens
Scores of people are missing after a dam burst in eastern Sudan, unleashing surging waters that wiped out at least 20 villages, according to the United Nations.…