Visitor numbers to the African country lag far behind its neighbours due to lack of infrastructure and national planning. Now some are starting to demand changes At the top of the Ado-Awaye hills lies a lake suspended 433 metres above sea level. Local people say the lake is named Iyake (Yoruba for “crying woman”) after…
Resolution allows deployment of 12,626 personnel – but it is unclear if Ethiopia will stay part of peacekeeping force amid territory dispute The UN has authorised a new African peacekeeping mission to continue its fight against Somalia’s al-Shabaab, the insurgent group affiliated with al-Qaida, but there are doubts about whether troops from neighbouring Ethiopia will…
A low tech and sustainable solution to holding back advancing desert sands in eastern Saudi Arabia could help farming communities to thrive and conserve vulnerable habitats.
The last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital, is now out of service, putting the lives of the 75,000 Palestinians remaining in the area at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday.
Companies and governments need to take more responsibility for keeping individuals safe from the potential misuse of artificial intelligence tools, according to AI expert Ivana Bartoletti.
Call for illicit market to be taken out of hands of criminals as numbers continue to fall drastically due to poaching International trade in rhino horns should be legalised, a leading wildlife expert has urged. Writing in the research journal Science, Martin Wikelski argues only carefully monitored, legitimate transactions in horns can save the world’s…
Business leaders in Mexico say the incoming U.S. administration will enhance the appeal of their factories as an alternative to plants in China.
Elizabeth Taylor was notorious for receiving extravagant gifts from her seven husbands, but the Hollywood icon didn’t hesitate to spoil her pals. The screen legend and AIDS activist, one of the last icons of Hollywood’s golden era, passed away in 2011 at age 79. Her estate has participated in two new documentaries exploring her life…
Many Americans are “snowbird” travelers who flock to warm destinations during the winter months — but “glowbirding” has certain travelers seeking more than just sunny skies. The latest trend has captured the attention of younger generations, with members of Gen-Z booking trips that emphasize wellness and physical activities. Connor Smith, a vice president at IHG…
