The Pieces of Trump’s Peace

What did Donald Trump do differently to obtain at least temporary calm in the Middle East compared to the failed efforts of past administrations, foreign powers, and the United Nations? Let us count ten different approaches. 1. Trump curtailed a...

African Facial Anthropometry and Spectacle Frame Design: A Review

Introduction Vision correction through spectacle wear represents a critical healthcare intervention globally, with uncorrected refractive error remaining one of the leading causes of visual impairment worldwide.1 While advancements in optical lens...

Songs and Bodies

Piotr Kurek plays it stone-faced. His music teems with strangeness, yet even his most outré pieces have a lulling effect; it’s uneasy listening that casts a blissful spell. Make no mistake: The Warsaw composer’s music is way out there. His records...

BestQool Earns Dual Sustainability Certifications–Climate Partner Impact and Climate Pledge Friendly

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, BestQool, a revolutionary designer of red-light therapy devices, announced that it has received two leading sustainability certifications: the ClimatePartner Impact corporate climate certification and...

Durban comes dead last in 2024 World Bank port rankings

With Coega, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth also in the bottom 10 of 403 ports. The Port of Durban ranks dead last in the World Bank Container Port Index for 2024, released on Tuesday (23 September), with Coega coming in second last out of 403 ports...

Africa will be free when the IMF stops colluding to steal its wealth

- Advertisement - By Vijay Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research In countries like Senegal, the IMF has been complicit with irregular debt practices and fraudulent accounting in order to undermine sovereignty and favour multinational...

Philippe Goddin, world authority on Tintin

Philippe Goddin liked to call himself a Hergéologist. It was a term he made up. “It has an aspect,” said the Belgian biographer, “that is at once playful, picturesque, and scientific”.Goddin had some claim to the moniker, and not just because he...

TotalEnergies poaches top Eni executive to head exploration business

TotalEnergies has poached a top figure from a rival European player to lead its exploration business, the company said on Monday. Since 2015, former Nexen executive Kevin McLachlan has successfully led the French giant's exploration division,...

AD Ports Group begins modernising and expanding Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal

Infrastructure Posted on September 23, 2025 Share Tweet Share Share Email The project, with an initial investment of US $250mn over the initial three years, is projected to reach a total investment of up to $380mn over the 20 year concession...

Jane Goodall: Pioneering chimpanzee expert and conservationist icon

As a girl, she dreamed of living with the wild animals in Africa. From a very young age, she was interested in animal behaviour. Her dream was not well-received and was dismissed by her friends and family as ridiculous. She was asked questions...

All is set for Group E FIFA World Cup qualifiers match

All is set for tomorrow’s Group E FIFA World Cup qualifiers match between Zambia and Niger. peaking during a press conference at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium both team’s coaches expressed confidence in their squads, stating that they are ready and stand...

Things to do in Sudbury, Oct. 11-14

Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Local Entertainment It's Halloween at Dynamic Earth. Pumpkinferno, a one-of-a-kind, after-dark, outdoor experience features more than 7,000 themed pumpkins. Pumpkinferno runs until October 26. Photo by John...

Britain's complicity in the tragedy of West Papua

Climate researchers reveal the scale of British involvement in Indonesia’s brutal occupation – and call for an end to impunity. West Papua is home to one of the world’s most important rainforests – third only to the Amazon and Congo basins. It is...

Africa’s Freedom Demands an End to IMF Theft

In February 2025, Senegal’s Court of Auditors released a report that found ‘anomalies’ in the management of public finances between 2019 and 2024, during the presidency of Macky Sall (2012–2024). For instance, the court found that while Sall’s...

The economic impact of digitising Zimbabwe’s sungura music

Sungura music, a vibrant fusion of traditional Zimbabwean sounds and contemporary influences, has long been a staple of the country's cultural identity. As the music industry faces challenges, digitising sungura music presents a unique opportunity...

Things to do in Sudbury, Oct. 11-14

Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Local Entertainment It's Halloween at Dynamic Earth. Pumpkinferno, a one-of-a-kind, after-dark, outdoor experience features more than 7,000 themed pumpkins. Pumpkinferno runs until October 26. Photo by John...

Can Cyclotrons Improve Medical Care in Developing Countries?

LONDON, United Kingdom — Across Africa’s most impoverished nations, the availability of cyclotrons for medical use remains very limited. The vast majority of cyclotrons within the African continent are concentrated in the wealthier regions of...

Lions return as Leinster host Sharks in their first home game of season

URC: Leinster v Sharks, Aviva Stadium, Saturday, 5.30pm – Live Premier Sports 1 There’s a fair amount to unpack in the composition of the Leinster team, the obvious starting point, that six players who won the Test series 2-1 with the Lions in...

Christabel Azangalala: 25-year-old philanthropist and former model eyes political seat in Kakamega

In an exclusive with TUKO.co.ke, Christabel Azangalala shared her journey from global forums to grassroots activism to inspire youth to claim their space in politics Her bold message challenged traditional norms and urged young women to break...

World Bank, AfDB in pact to connect 300m with electricity

World Bank Group and the AfDB, together with partners, seeks to combine increased infrastructure investments with comprehensive policy reforms across the entire electricity supply chain. [Courtesy] Access to electricity is essential for...