The islands of Cape Verde hum with a music called morna, full of longing and hope. Many people have left the ten islands for work overseas, but they still feel a strong bond to home. Now that bond is turning into excitement as the national soccer team, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, prepares for t
Leah Masika stood at the Mpondwe crossing, clutching a bundle of ripe plantains that had already begun to sweat in the humid heat. The trucks she worked with were stuck on either side of the Uganda‑Congo frontier, unable to move because authorities had shut the border to curb a feared Ebola outbreak
People have started noticing changes in the former president’s appearance after his latest medical checkup. A slightly puffier face, a voice that cracks sometimes, and moments when his words are harder to hear have all raised eyebrows. His once bright blond hair is turning gray, and the comb‑over th
In a recent vote, the coalition supporting Guinea’s president secured more than half of the 147 seats in the national assembly. The group, led by the party called Generation for Modernity and Development, outperformed all other parties. Early counts show they hold at least 100 seats, giving the pres
The Southland Development Authority organized a three‑day gathering aimed at connecting people who want to buy or sell businesses and real estate. The event, held at Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino, drew attendees from all over the Midwest and beyond. The CEO of the Authority highlighted that
Taiwan is being urged to change how it spends on defence, especially by a senior U. S. diplomat who visited Taipei last week. The main point is that money should be directed toward drones and other small, flexible weapons that can level the playing field against China. The island’s government has
The United States has cleared a $1. 5 billion contract for five MH‑60R Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move that fits into the country’s plan to almost double its defense budget over the next eight years. This purchase, supplied by Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division, will give Wellington a
The consumer cycle has been buzzing with fresh opinions on three well‑known companies. A J. P. Morgan analyst keeps a bullish stance on the game‑and‑entertainment firm, seeing its shares rise to about $23. At the same time, a Bank of America researcher backs a fast‑food chain that could climb
Scientists have started looking at rooftop gardens as a fresh route to better health in busy cities. These spaces sit high above traffic, so they are not like parks on the ground. People think green places help us feel calmer, but we don’t know exactly how or why rooftop gardens work. Resea
LEGOLAND is showing how a theme park can stay fresh by always adding new ideas. Instead of just building bigger rides, the company focuses on letting kids join in and shape their own adventure. Before they board the big new space‑shuttle coaster, children build and paint their own spacecraft.
