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El Fasher Falls; Islamic State Kidnaps American: Africa File, October 30, 2025
To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributors: Christopher Dayton and Femi Omotayo Key Takeaways: Sudan. The Rapid Support Forces...
6 vampire animals – from a deep-sea creature that turns itself inside out to a semi-cannibalistic ant
Vampire animals are usually so-called because of their blood-based diets. The vampire bat is the most well-known, but it's not the only animal associated with the mythical blood-sucking figure of the vampire. But while some are named after the...
Graduate School honors six outstanding alumni
The University of Georgia Graduate School honored six outstanding graduates on Oct. 23 with the 2025 Alumni of Distinction Award. These recipients were selected for achieving exceptional success in their professional careers and for significant...
Tanzania’s election fraud triggers mass protests with army deployed
The largest anti-government mobilisations since Tanzania’s independence have erupted in the wake of Wednesday’s elections. From Dar es Salaam to Arusha, thousands of workers, youth, and the urban poor have taken to the streets to denounce the vote...
Harena Resouces is advancing towards production at Ampasindava...
Harena Resources (LSE:HREE) executive chair Ivan Murphy spoke with Proactive about the company’s progress at the Ampasindava rare earths project in Madagascar. With ionic clay mineralisation and a JORC-compliant resource already in place, the...
Gen Z protesters are flying this pirate flag. Here’s what it means.
[Emma Stoltzfus] It’s a story about freedom and the journey to obtain it. Young protesters around the world. Gen Z is rolling up to protests in increasing numbers– So why exactly are young people across the globe carrying pirate flags at protests,...
Shane Wolf, President Aveda & Haircare on the brand balancing beauty and AI
Shane Wolf, President Aveda & Haircare, says that he never skips self-care. “It’s a daily act of respect for myself and a reminder that beauty begins with balance,” he shares. Wolf, hair care and beauty industry expert, has over 25 years of...
UNICEF Delivers Vital Supplies To Children Who Need Them Most
UNICEF’s Supply operation is always on standby, ready to get lifesaving medicines, vaccines, therapeutic food, hygiene kits and other essential items to children and families in need quickly and efficiently. A look at what the division achieved in...
Gen Z loses steam in Morocco
Gen Z loses steam in Morocco Youth uprisings in Madagascar seem to have been hijacked, while those in Morocco have been deflated. The Gen Z protests that swept across Morocco over the past few weeks – as they have gripped other countries like...
The U.S. Just Issued a Level 3 Travel Warning to This Idyllic Beach Destination—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
The United States government warned travelers to carefully review their plans before visiting the East African island of Madagascar. The State Department recently upgraded the country to a Level 3, warning Americans to "reconsider travel" there...
Matthew Jonas and David Foerstner: Good Karma, Chocolate and Ceremonial Cacao Drink Recipe
Drinking cacao changed Matthew Jonas’ life! So much so, he created Good Karma Chocolate with food scientist David Foerstner. Good Karma Chocolate offers bean-to-bar chocolate, drinking cacao, cacao blend-ins and plenty of positive vibes. “Dave and...
A global Gen-Z revolt: African youth mobilize against corruption and neo-colonialism
Protesters in Madagascar raising the ‘One Piece’ skull and cross bones, with an adapted Malagasy hat. Screenshot from the video ‘Madagascar president flees country amid Gen Z protests’ uploaded to YouTube by Channel 4 News. Fair use. By Jessica...
Cardinal in Rwanda Calls for “strong governance, transparency" to Curb Exploitation of Africa’s Natural Resources
“Africa is not a young continent only because of its youthful population but also because its natural wealth is relatively untouched,” said the Rwandan Catholic Church leader, and added, “However, the abundance of natural resources also presents...
Sovereignty vs. Safety: A Legal Inquiry into the Controversial Landing of the Malagasy Private Jet
Qs & As By Lex The arrival of a private jet carrying a prominent Malagasy businessman and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) amid a backdrop of political crisis and a de facto coup in Madagascar has thrust the Mauritian jurisdiction into a complex...
The GGI: An era for strengthening Africa's global presence
A business manager from Hunan Modern Agriculture International Development Co. Ltd. checks the growth of chili peppers with a local staff member at the Gashora Farm in Nyagatare District, Rwanda, on May 22 (XINHUA) The Global Governance Initiative...
This Influencer Gen X Mother & Gen Z Daughter Use the Same Affordable K-Beauty Routine
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Gen Z wave sweeping around the continent
Protesters on the streets / bird story agencyStreet demonstrations and online community advocacy are the most popular ways that Gen-Zers mobilise to tell their governments how life can be better for everyday citizens. Youth-led civic engagement is...
Walmart and TalkShopLive Put K-Beauty Front and Center in Their Latest Livestream — Here Are the Skin Care Bestsellers We’re Shopping
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Once considered niche and a rarity on the U.S. market, K-beauty is now one of the hottest beauty categories of...
ASX dips but closes week in positive territory
ASX slides 13 points, down 0.15pc Energy gives up early gains, still positive as oil climbs 5pc Healthcare leads losses ASX closes week pretty much flat It’s been a defensive week for the ASX 200, coming off a hot gold rally and a record high that...
Africa’s Ageless Presidents And The Stunting Of Democracy
-Analysis- PARIS — Paul Biya, 92, has been reelected in Cameroon for an eighth seven-year term, in a nation where half the population is younger than 18. Alassane Ouattara, 83, was reelected in Côte d’Ivoire for a fourth five-year term, in a...