Israel calls Gaza flotilla ‘a Hamas provocation’ as 137 activists deported to Turkey

Israel’s Foreign Ministry said Saturday that the activists aboard the Gaza aid flotilla “arrived under the guise of humanitarian assistance,” but their actions showed otherwise. “Their conduct, refusal of Israel’s, Italy’s, and Greece’s offers to...

Zamfara governor courts global investors to transform mining, infrastructure, healthcare sectors

Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara State, has made a strong case for foreign direct investment (FDI) in his state, calling on global investors to partner with Zamfara in transforming its mining, infrastructure, agriculture, and healthcare sectors....

Allegations of severe detention conditions for Greta Thunberg: 'Forced her to kiss the Israeli flag, made her crawl'

An email sent by Sweden’s foreign ministry to relatives of Greta Thunberg, who is being held in Israel after taking part in the Sumud flotilla to Gaza, discloses allegedly harsh conditions in which the climate activist is being kept. According to...

Uzbekistan Becomes Third-Largest Importer of Russian Pharmaceutical Products

Uzbekistan Becomes Third-Largest Importer of Russian Pharmaceutical Products Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan has become the third-largest buyer of Russian pharmaceutical products, according to Anton Alikhanov, head of Russia’s...

Israel accused of mistreating Greta Thunberg

Activists detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza arrived in Turkey on Saturday after being deported, with two alleging that Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated during her detention. Israel did...

Greta Thunberg 'dragged by hair, forced to wear Israeli flag', say activists

In a separate development, The Guardian reported that the Swedish foreign ministry had sent an internal email to Thunberg’s associates, detailing her account from detention. The email, quoting a consular official who visited the activist in...

South Africa pushes for regulatory harmonisation in pharmaceuticals to boost intra-African trade

The South African government is advocating for the harmonisation of regulations and the establishment of universal protocols that comply with international standards for “Made in Africa” products, especially in the pharmaceutical sector. This...

Kindiki: Kenya to strengthen ties with Algeria in trade, education, key sectors

Speaking when he engaged students and professionals living and studying in Algeria, Prof. Kindiki said North African country remains a strong partner noting the increasing trade and the rising number of Kenyans in the country. Audio By Vocalize...

Kindiki: Kenya to Strengthen Ties with Algeria in Trade, Education

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 6 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says Kenya is exploring all aspects of trade and cooperation to strengthen ties with Algeria as it looks to expand relations with more African countries. Among the foremost areas of...

137 Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Istanbul after Israeli detention

A vessel of the civilian, Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, after being intercepted by the Israeli authorities while carrying aid to Gaza, arrives at Ashdod port, Israel, October 2, 2025. /VCG A vessel of the civilian, Gaza-bound Global Sumud...

15 Mediterranean Sheet Pan Recipes for Busy Nights

Mediterranean cuisine is all about vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and meals that feel both nourishing and indulgent. But eating this way doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. Enter the sheet pan dinner—a simple, one-pan solution...

'They dragged Greta by her hair, forced to kiss Israeli flag, treated us like animals': Activists allege after arriving

Some 137 activists detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza arrived in Turkey on Saturday (4 October) after being deported, with two alleging that Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated during her...

2 Canadians detained in Israel after forces intercept Gaza flotilla: Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada says it's aware of two Canadian citizens who have been detained in Israel after forces intercepted a flotilla headed to Gaza in an attempt to break Israel's blockade of the enclave. In a statement to Radio-Canada, Global...

Mickey Walsh: My unseen role in Leicester’s Premier League triumph

When Ireland played in Portugal last summer, the FAI handed over the presidential limousine to former international Mickey Walsh and his wife Christine, who live in Porto near where the friendly was played. They travelled to the stadium behind the...

In the garden: reliable vegetable varieties and pollinator-friendly plants

Fall has established its presence to the relief of many with cooler days, almost chilly mornings and tree leaves just turning. The light has an almost liquid quality, perhaps because of clean air quality and the sun's lower angle. Flower colors...

Kuwaiti Sumud heroes return

Third Kuwaiti still detained * Flotilla activists ‘treated like animals’ * Massive protests in Europe KUWAIT/ISTANBUL/ROME: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya announced on Saturday that two Kuwaiti citizens who took part in Global Sumud...

OPINION:The generation that sold out Swazis to royal supremacy.

By Wandile Dludlu. The Sobhuza take over in 1968 left him and the Swazis in general with an urgent need for state qualified bureaucrats, management, admins and educated working class fit for purpose as the urge to replace white skilled workers...

Drop Site Urges the Immediate Release of Global Sumud Flotilla Participants, Including Drop Site Journalist Alex Colston

All of us at Drop Site News are deeply disturbed by the reports of inhumane and abusive treatment of nonviolent activists and journalists detained by the Israeli military while on board the Global Sumud Flotilla, including Drop Site’s own...

137 activists deported from Israel after Gaza flotilla, flown to Istanbul

Israel detained around 450 activists from Gaza aid flotillaSome 137 activists detained by Israel for attempting to deliver aid to Gaza aboard a flotilla have been deported to Turkey, the Turkish foreign ministry confirmed on Saturday. The group...

The Burden of Foreign Languages in Africa: Arabic, English, ...

Africa is a continent of immense linguistic diversity, home to over 2,000 languages. Yet, in many African countries, the languages used in government, education, law, and international relations are not indigenous. Instead, they are foreign...