In 2025, startups in Africa raised over $3.5 billion, marking a 59% increase from the previous year. This growth was driven by Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt, which collectively accounted for up to 85.7% of total funding. This shift toward infrastructure-focused sectors signals a maturing startup ecosystem in Africa’s Big 4, attracting both local and international […]
10 Chinese workers rescued after militants raid housing compound in northeastern border town. Kenyan police on Tuesday repelled an overnight attack by al-Shabaab militants on a compound housing Chinese road workers in the northeastern border town of Elwak, protecting all 10 workers, according to local media. The raid began at around 1 am local time
The killing of an Assyrian American civilian interpreter alongside U.S. soldiers in Syria has sparked widespread attention and grief, particularly across Assyrian and Middle Eastern communities. The incident, which involved an attack on U.S. forces during counter-ISIS operations, has also trended widely on X (formerly Twitter), where users are highlighting the often-overlooked sacrifices of interpreters
Oil prices affect almost everyone, even if we do not notice it immediately. From the cost of fuel at the pump, food prices, electricity bills, airline tickets, to the overall cost of living, oil sits quietly at the center of the global economy. As we move through 2025, one big question continues to dominate headlines
Why Immigration Reform in the USA Is Dominating National Conversation Immigration reform in the USA has become one of the most heated and widely discussed topics in the country. From Congress to community forums, from social media to mainstream news, debates about how to manage immigration are becoming more intense each day. Millions of Americans—both
Tanzania is experiencing significant political tension following its 2025 general elections, which have sparked widespread controversy. Opposition parties and human rights groups claim the elections lacked transparency, citing voter intimidation, unfair disqualification of candidates, and suppression of dissent. Protests have erupted in major cities, with demonstrators demanding electoral justice and government accountability. In response, authorities
Kenyan university lecturers have been on strike since September 2025, demanding payment of KSh 7.9 billion in arrears from the 2017–2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement and a new 2025–2029 CBA. The government has acknowledged the debt but offered only KSh 3.5 billion, which unions rejected. Learning in public universities remains paralyzed, forcing many students to idle
Technology has never evolved this fast. Every year brings breakthroughs that change how we live, work, and interact — but 2025 stands out as a defining year for digital transformation. ——-click here to learn more From AI that can act autonomously to quantum computers that outpace supercomputers, and green tech driving sustainable growth, the tech
