US Senate Discreetly Moves to Extend AGOA for Two Years
US Senate discreetly renews AGOA via two-year extension; lobbyists say House likely to follow as election-year priorities dominate the calendar.
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Ghana’s VALCO Rescue Plan: A Political Flashpoint
A $700m rescue plan for Ghana’s historic VALCO smelter has ignited privatisation fears and drawn President Mahama’s brother into the debate.
Raila Junior stakes claim to late father’s political base in Nairobi
Raila Odinga Junior is moving to claim his late father’s political base in Nairobi, with grassroots campaigns in Kibra and Embakasi South ahead of 2027.
Report Exposes Airlines Behind Russia’s Africa Corps in Sahel
A new report from the Center for Advanced Defense Studies identifies seven airlines, including state-owned carriers, that supply Russia’s Africa Corps bases in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
US Missionary Freed in Niger After Months of Quiet Sahel Diplomacy
American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released after nine months in captivity, following rare cooperation between the US and Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
Trevor Manuel: South Africa’s paralysis, lost chances, and a democracy in need of repair
Trevor Manuel reflects on South Africa’s inertia, lost industrial opportunities after Polokwane, and the urgent repair work needed for democracy.
The missing map of childhood: one scientist’s push to study kids’ cells
A scientist’s push to include children in the Human Cell Atlas led to dGTEx, a project building a baseline of gene expression in kids.
Space Travel Agent Turns Cosmic Dreams Into Itineraries
From superyachts to space, Roman Chiporukha is the travel agent designing private journeys to the ISS and beyond.
Cloning Could Save Species, or Create Human ‘Organ Sacks’
A CRISPR technique turns male mouse embryos into female clones, offering new hope for conservation while stirring ethical concerns about pet cloning and human organ farms.
Flock Tightens License Plate Searches, Cloning Breakthrough, and More Tech News
Flock tightens license plate searches, a CRISPR advance creates female mouse clones, and the Human Cell Atlas turns its focus to children. Plus all today’s tech news.