Cocoa prices took a dip recently. Why? Good weather in West Africa is making cocoa trees happy. Farmers in Ivory Coast and Ghana say the mix of rain and sun is just right. This means more cocoa pods, which means more supply. More supply usually means lower prices. But wait, there's more to this sto
The United States is set to start planning for its G20 presidency next year. This planning will begin with a meeting of officials from the Group of 20 major economies. The meeting will start on Monday. South Africa, the current host, is not invited to this meeting. The U. S. took over the G20 presi
In the early 1960s, a stark contrast emerged between the United States' global image and its domestic reality. As African nations gained independence, their diplomats arrived in the U. S. to take up their posts. However, their experiences revealed a troubling truth: racial discrimination was still r
France has been quietly backing Benin's government in the wake of a recent coup attempt. This support included sharing intelligence and providing logistical help. The French government also worked closely with Nigeria, which sent military aid to Benin at the request of Benin's President Patrice Talo
In the early hours of a Saturday morning, a quiet hostel in Saulsville, near Pretoria, became the scene of a horrific tragedy. Three armed men stormed an unlicensed bar, firing indiscriminately at the people inside. The result was devastating: 11 lives lost, including three innocent children aged 3,
Somaliland is dealing with a serious health issue that isn't getting enough attention. Long-term illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, are becoming more common. These are not just problems for rich countries anymore. They are also a big concern in places like Somaliland, which is still recover
South Africa is taking a pause from the G20 while the U. S. holds the presidency. This comes after the U. S. decided not to invite South Africa to join in. The U. S. took over the G20 leadership recently, even though they skipped the summit hosted by South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johan
A group of South African men found themselves in a dangerous situation after being deceived into joining Russia's war against Ukraine. They were promised jobs and training, but instead, they were sent to the front lines. The story began when an unemployed father of three received a call offering hi
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decided to leave her position in parliament. This comes after serious claims that she was involved in convincing 17 men to join Russia's fight in Ukraine. The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, where she was a member, c
In sub-Saharan Africa, young women and girls face many challenges due to social and gender norms. A recent study looked at different ways to improve their health and lives. The focus was on using entertainment media to change these norms. The study reviewed 35 articles about 24 different projects i
