Category: Articles

Coronavirus: Medical staff call on public to stay home

Doctors and nurses plead with people to socially distance themselves with messages including ‘Be responsible, stay home, because I can’t’.

by Raheela Mahomed – 20. March 2020

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Ghana: Illegal gold mining threatens water supplies

Ghana is facing a crisis around illegal gold mining, which experts warn could derail its agricultural sector.

by Raheela Mahomed – 16. March 2020

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Tech companies benefit from coronavirus

During these times of uncertainty, digital tools are proving to be more vital than ever.

by Raheela Mahomed – 14. March 2020

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Protests in Guinea on President Alpha Conde’s bid to extend term

Conde wants to hold referendum on staying in power beyond two terms, which sparked anti-gov’t protests in October.

by Raheela Mahomed – 13. February 2020

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DR Congo violence: Suspected rebel attack in northeast

Allied Democratic Forces blamed for carrying out an ambush in northeast region which has seen increased attacks.

by Raheela Mahomed – 12. February 2020

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Russia-backed Syrian forces intensify attacks in Idlib, Aleppo

The bombardment is forcing many to flee towards the Turkish border.

by Raheela Mahomed – 02. February 2020

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Hundreds of thousands flee Syria’s Idlib air raids

At least 21 civilians have been killed in attacks by Syrian forces backed by Russian airpower in recent days.

by Raheela Mahomed – 01. February 2020

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What we know so far about coronavirus

Scientists are working to find out more about how new coronavirus spreads and its threat.

by Raheela Mahomed – 24. January 2020

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Most of Jakarta could be submerged by 2050

Experts warn 90 percent of Indonesia’s capital could be submerged by 2050.

by Raheela Mahomed – 11. January 2020

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Hundreds of Australia homes destroyed in ‘mega fire’

Strong winds are stoking deadly blazes north of Sydney and in the state of New South Wales.

by Raheela Mahomed – 7. December 2019

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