China Africa expo

Ozone pollution: scientists look to solve hidden threat to Africa’s food security

The ozone gas can cause substantial losses by quickly aging crops before they reach full production potential and scientists are particularly worried about Africa, which will see more vehicle traffic and waste burning as the population is set to double by mid-century. More vehicle traffic and waste burning means more ozone pollution, a major challenge […]

Somalia: Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud returns to the helm of the country

Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud returns to the helm of Somalia after he was elected as president for the second time on Sunday, at a time the Horn of Africa country faces an Islamist insurgency and looming famine. After a marathon vote to decide between 36 candidates, broadcast on national television, parliamentary officials counted more than 165 […]

Egypt: Sudan Calls for Settling Halayed Triangle Territorial Dispute

Egypt could soon be entangled in another round of territorial dispute with Sudan over the Halayed Triangle overlooking the Red Sea as Sudan’s Foreign minister Ibrahim Ghandour told the parliament that Khartoum has taken “necessary legal and political measures” to preserve its rights and sovereignty. Sudan raised new concerns over the territory after Egypt and […]