CAIRO—A civilian plane crashed after taking off from an airport in eastern Sudan, killing nine people, including four military personnel who were aboard the aircraft, the military said, as the conflict in the northeastern African country reached the 100-day mark on Monday with no sign of abating. The military said in a statement that a…
US to Be Harmed Irreparably If Russian Gains in Africa Continue to Grow, Witnesses Tell Congress
Russia’s attempts to cement itself in Africa, especially since it invaded Ukraine in February 2022, are proving to be remarkably successful, largely because of several policy mistakes made by the United States and other Western powers. This was the testimony from three key witnesses before the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs on July 18,…
African Countries Want More Chinese Tourists, but They’re Using Flawed Strategies, Say Experts
JOHANNESBURG—African countries are spending billions of dollars trying to penetrate the biggest outbound tourist market in the world but with limited success. China is the continent’s largest single trade partner, but its citizens remain hesitant to explore a continent that’s often in the news for the wrong reasons, such as conflict, extremist attacks, and food…
Russia’s Prigozhin: No More Fighting in Ukraine but Prepare for Africa: Video
MOSCOW—Russia’s mutinous mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was shown in a video on Wednesday welcoming his fighters to Belarus, telling them they would take no further part in the Ukraine war for now but ordering them to gather their strength for Africa. The footage, reposted by his press service on Telegram, is the first video evidence…
Higher Wages Attract Young Chinese to Africa
July 17, 2023
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China’s economic downturn has prompted many young Chinese to go to Africa to make a living. After overcoming fears of poverty and cultural differences, many found they could prosper. “Many stuff Americans buy in stores are made by Chinese companies, but they’re not made in China but in Africa,” said Sun Yuan, author of the 2017…
What’s New in Luxury Safari Trends for 2023
By Mia Taylor From TravelPulse Like many other segments of the travel industry, safaris are experiencing something of an evolution at the moment, not only to meet the latest interests and desires of travelers, but also to encompass the realities and challenges facing the planet in 2023. The good news is that in many cases,…
Government Gets Go-ahead to Appeal Against Rwanda Decision at Supreme Court
The government has been given the go-ahead to take a legal battle over its Rwanda deportation policy to the Supreme Court. Under the government’s proposed Illegal Migration Bill, anyone who arrives in the UK illegally will be banned from claiming asylum, and will be deported to their home country or a safe third country like…
South Africa Killings Ignite Manhunt for Bulgarian Mafia Kingpins With US Links
JOHANNESBURG—On the morning of May 25, a volley of gunshots rang out in Constantia, Cape Town. The suburb is home to some of South Africa’s wealthiest people, including business magnates and politicians. It was also home to a married couple who a neighbor later described as “very quiet; from somewhere in Europe.” No one knew…
Sudan May Be on Brink of ‘Full-Scale Civil War’ After Weekend Airstrike Kills At Least 22: United Nations
United Nations (U.N.) Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that Sudan may be close to all-out-civil war after a weekend airstrike killed dozens in the city near the capital of Khartoum. In a written statement, a U.N. spokesperson expressed the secretary general’s fear that the ongoing conflict between warring armed forces has “pushed Sudan to the…
Dust Cloud Headed for US Is so Large It Can Be Seen From Space
A massive dust cloud from the Sahara Desert is currently drifting west over the Atlantic Ocean and is slated to impact the United States starting this weekend, forecasters say. “The Saharan dust is so dense and widespread that it could be seen from space on Thursday. NOAA’s GOES-EAST weather satellite spotted the first cloud of…
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