Gambia hosted a major port control working group on Monday, gathering maritime experts from across West and Central Africa. The meeting brought together 22 countries under the Abuja agreement to check ships entering regional ports. Maritime Security Director Ebrima Jobe explained that they inspect vessels for safety rules that protect sailors' lives at sea.
The group aims to shield marine environments from pollution through regular checks. Ships entering ports face strict inspections, with regional targets set at 15% annual inspection rates. Acting GMA Director Binta Jallow-Ceesay promised more teamwork to remove substandard vessels from regional waters, helping trade flow better between countries.
Officials admitted facing problems...
China's top provinces push the country toward better growth these days. Places like Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang plus Sichuan make over 60 percent of China's money despite covering less than 20 percent of its land. They show how the second-largest world economy handles problems at home plus abroad during the final year of their five-year plan.
These power regions bet everything on science plus tech, creating amazing results. Hangzhou city became China's hottest tech spot with famous startups like DeepSeek plus Unitree Robotics. The city succeeded because it has smart people, strong businesses, helpful government rules, plus forward-thinking leaders. Jiangsu Province leads the nation with research labs plus engineering...
Every day, 712 women die from pregnancy problems - that makes 260,000 deaths yearly. Most happen in Sub-Saharan Africa from bleeding, high blood pressure, unsafe abortions, or infections that doctors could prevent. Wars, weak health systems, plus chronic diseases make things worse. At current speeds, we'll miss the world goal of fewer than 70 maternal deaths per 100,000 births by 2030.
But there's hope! Deaths dropped 40% since 2000, plus we have solutions ready. We just need political action. Sierra Leone showed how it works when they declared a public health emergency about mother deaths in 2022. They tracked each death carefully to fix root causes. Top-quality medicines like heat-stable carbetocin must reach places with few...
Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui wants Kenya to expand its global trade partners after the US slapped a 10 percent tariff on Kenyan exports. During his London speech at the Commonwealth Trade Summit, he pushed for more business between African nations.
Kenya faces new US taxes under President Trump's "economic independence" policy, which hit 25 African countries with tariffs. China was hit hardest with 54 percent taxes, Japan received 24 percent, and European Union countries faced 20 percent. Kenya might deepen connections with Europe, Asia, and Middle East countries as America remains vital for textile sales.
African countries remain Kenya's top markets, led by Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Congo. Trade between African nations stays weak at...
Tanzania cops arrested opposition boss Tundu Lissu after his rally down south, slapping him with treason charges for demanding election reforms. His nationwide campaign declares, "No Reforms, No Election," ahead of the October polls, where he plans to face off against President Samia.
When Samia took over in 2021 following Magufuli's death, many praised her for easing restrictions. But critics say she later cracked down on opposition members through arrests and kidnappings. Lissu wants changes to the electoral commission, arguing it shouldn't include people Samia picks directly. Officials claim his campaign turns citizens against holding elections.
Lissu survived being shot 16 times back in 2017 under Magufuli's rule. He fled abroad...
Ababu Namwamba has officially started working as Kenya's man at the United Nations Office in Nairobi. He wants to make the UN stronger across Africa and help regular Kenyans feel its impact. The diplomat already met with UNON boss Zainab Hawa Bangura after presenting his credentials. He also talked with staff members from Kenya's mission there.
Namwamba brags about his previous job successes in sports - ending FIFA's ban on Kenyan football, bringing major tournaments to East Africa, developing young talent, and fixing up sports facilities. He promises to bring the same magic touch to his new role through hard work, teamwork, and careful attention to detail. President Ruto picked him for this job last December, with Parliament giving...
Nintendo Switch 2 will feature upgraded versions of popular Switch games, including Zelda titles, Kirby, plus Mario Party. These enhancements vary from technical upgrades to completely new content. At a recent preview event, journalists tested several "Switch 2 Edition" titles coming to the system.
Breath of the Wild and Tears of Kingdom run at 4K/60fps but appear upscaled rather than native 4K. Both games maintain steady frame rates, unlike their original versions, which struggled at 30fps. They also support Zelda Notes through the Nintendo Switch App, which offers maps, hints, and item sharing between games.
Kirby's Forgotten Land received one of the most impressive upgrades, with sharper visuals than the Zelda titles. The game...
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor exits early access September 17, 2025. The top-down auto-shooter game from Funday Games hit Steam last February, attracting over one million players already. Ghost Ship Games made the announcement during the Triple-I Initiative Showcase for the PC version, with possible console releases coming later.
This single-player spin-off differs from the original co-op game. Players battle alien hordes instead of mining with friends. They search for valuable items during intense combat. Funday Games promises the update will be their largest ever, though exact details remain scarce. Fans hope it includes the delayed endless mode that had been postponed.
The release date trailer reveals a new Gear mechanic coming with...
Zimbabwe's VP Chiwenga told people at Gweru that freedom fighters gave their lives for everyone in the country, not just a select few. He spoke during an independence torch ceremony at historic Monomotapa Hall. The VP stressed how every person played their part in winning independence - from mothers who cooked food to young helpers who carried messages between groups.
The vice president warned that nobody should try erasing these memories from history because everyone fought together for national liberation. He reminded listeners that current leaders must think about future generations coming after them. People need to guard the nation carefully for those not born yet, he explained. His speech emphasized how freedom fighters wanted a...
