General view of the Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies during a session of the National Congress to vote on a proposal that changes the fiscal target for 2014, in Brasilia

Kush, a deadly synthetic drug devastates West Africa

A groundbreaking investigation has finally identified the lethal chemical compounds within kush, the synthetic drug devastating communities across Sierra Leone and neighboring West African nations. The Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime conducted unprecedented laboratory testing, revealing that this rapidly spreading substance contains either nitazenes or synthetic cannabinoids—both highly potent and addictive compounds. These findings […]

Ruto declared winner of Kenya’s presidential election as results questioned

Deputy President William Ruto was declared the winner of the close presidential election in Kenya over five-time contender Raila Odinga, amid drama and disagreement across parts of the Kenyan capital. Wafula Chebukati, chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), announced that Ruto had won the election with 50.49% of the vote to Odinga’s […]

Morocco’s Noor Ouarzazate supports Africa’s Energy Transition – AfDB

Morocco’s Noor Ouarzazate solar complex, one of the largest solar parks in the world, is playing a key role in Africa’s energy transition, the African Development Bank (AfDB) says in a report posted on its website. Such projects, which aim to provide Africa with energy while preserving the environment, help lay the foundations for more […]