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Trump had said at the weekend that starting from Monday he would send a first batch of up to 15 letters to countries informing them that he would reimpose harsh levies that he had postponed in April.
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Ethiopia’s Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay, a SRFTI Kolkata student made ‘A Doll Made Up of Clay’ featuring Nigerian Ibrahim Ahmed, who’d come to Kolkata to play seven-a-side football. The short film was selected at La Cinef competition of 78th Cannes Film Festival. Those behind the film talk about its making and the racism Africans face in India.
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Lesotho, among the world’s poorest countries, was hit with a rate of 50%
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The South Asian nation became the biggest buyer of Russian seaborne oil sold at a discount after Western nations imposed sanctions on Moscow for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Scientists have discovered a nearly complete skull of Bastetodon syrtos, a fierce prehistoric carnivore, in Egypt’s Fayum Depression.
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Masai Mara National Park in Kenya is a wildlife haven. From majestic predators to unique herbivores, it offers an unforgettable safari experience. Here are 11 must-see animals you shouldn’t miss!
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Africa is slowly tearing apart, and scientists are watching closely. The continent’s shifting plates could create a new landmass and ocean.
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The gaming community on the continent climbed 10% to 349 million players, and 89% of revenue came from mobile, the analysis showed.
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India is currently emerging as a key defence supplier to Africa, with sales to Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tanzania and Mozambique, the report stated.
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In a compelling address to the UN Security Council, India's permanent representative emphasized the urgent need for equitable representation and meaningful reform within the council. Highlighting decades of stalled progress, India urged for the inclusion of underrepresented regions, such as Africa, Latin America, and Asia, and pushed for a move away from outdated frameworks. India remains committed to multilateralism and seeks constructive dialogue to ensure the UN's credibility and effectiveness in today’s evolving global landscape.
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20-year-old fled from Mali to Spain after jihadist militants attacked his village.
-His mother and father were dead, his brother and sister missing. His ordeal is a sign of how groups with links to al Qaeda and Islamic State are gaining ground in the Sahel region. Following coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, juntas there have turned their backs on traditional Western allies and embraced Russia. Those coups were driven in part by frustration at the failure of authorities to tackle militant violence. But despite promises to improve security, the new military regimes and mercenaries from Russia's Wagner group continue to lose ground. Watch here for more details.
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Joe Biden will make the announcement in New York, where he is attending the United Nations General Assembly, and call on other countries to follow suit, the person told Reuters.
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September 12 has witnessed events that shaped history and celebrated personalities who made their mark. From space exploration to political upheavals, this day highlights significant milestones that continue to inspire and influence our world today.
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At least 100 villagers were killed in northeastern Nigeria when Boko Haram extremists attacked a market, worshippers, and homes. More than 50 militants on motorcycles caused extensive damage and fatalities.
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Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has been a public health problem in parts of Africa since 1970, but received little global attention until it surged internationally in 2022, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency.
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In Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, the outbreak has overwhelmed healthcare facilities. Among those affected is 40-year-old Egide Irambona, who described the severe pain he endured due to the virus.
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The 2,492-carat rough diamond is only dwarfed by the legendary 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond, which was discovered in South Africa in 1905.
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Time has come to set up Indian owned economic zones in Africa, said Dammu Ravi, Secretary (economic relations), Ministry of External Affairs.
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Goyal called for doubling trade between India and Africa to $200 billion from $100 billion in the next seven years to target a growth rate of 10 percent per year.
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The Serum Institute of India is also working on a vaccine and hopes for a 'positive news' within a year
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The absence of shots and challenges in understanding the spread of the disease in the central African country underscore how hold-ups on the ground, a lack of international coordination and funding problems have hampered a swift response.
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The Mpox outbreak has been declared an emergency by the World Health Organisation. A viral infection that spreads through close contact, Mpox now represents a global health emergency for the second time in two years.
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World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to other countries
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As of August 2024, over 15,000 cases and 461 deaths have been reported across Africa, marking a 160 percent rise compared to the same period last year
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Mpox cases surge across 34 African countries, including the DRC and neighboring regions. New variant clade Ib is spreading rapidly, prompting potential global health emergency discussions.
