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Witch Hunts Targeting The Elderly, Women And Disabled In Nigeria, Other African Countries Must End, Says Advocacy Group
A leading human rights group, the Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW), has called for urgent and sustained action to end witch hunts across Africa, describing the practice as a brutal and outdated system of violence fuelled by ignorance, fear and...

Embedding empathy in the students of Perseverance primary
Knowing how to live in a community, becoming responsible citizens, embracing our natural surroundings, being thankful and even caring for others are among the few basics of life that we must teach our children. When we teach them to care, we are...

Plot Twist: The Butler Really DOES Do It All At Raffles London at the OWO
Rooftop Bar Photo Credit: Raffles London at The OWO Raffles Hotels & Resorts have turned butler service into an art form. It’s almost like they have a sixth sense when it comes to a guest’s needs. They certainly anticipated all of mine. Granville...

Special reportInside the Syrian government's hunt for Assad military loyalists
Former warlord Ghazwan Al Salmoni carved a niche in the Syrian civil war, commanding an abduction and extortion ring that specialised in ambushing lorry cargo traffic near his home in the centre of the country. He held absolute power as a...

Your essential guide to climate finance
The global ecosystem of climate finance is complex, constantly changing and sometimes hard to understand. But understanding it is critical to demanding a green transition that’s just and fair. That’s why The Conversation has collaborated with...

Au Cap primary receive donation of benches
In a show of community spirit and collaboration, Au Cap primary school received a generous donation of five brand new benches, thanks to a partnership between the Au Cap district administration, the Shreeji Group Seychelles, and the Melvin Jones...
Zimbabwe Revamps Labs Plan with Africa CDC support
In a major step towards strengthening laboratory systems across the continent, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), with funding from the World Bank, supported Zimbabwe in the successful revision of its National...

Head-to-toe sustainable beach style
Summer in the northern hemisphere, and this thalassophile is here for it—quite literally, as my location is coastal. Heading seaside during the off-season has its own kind of charm, but there’s nothing quite like a quintessential, sun-soaked...

The S Collection – luxury travel, redefined
If travel is as much about the journey as the destination for you, The S Collection will make sure you get there in style and facilitate everything you need for an unforgettable stay once you arrive. Ultra-personalised services, coupled with...

Reviving Mangroves at the Edge of Mozambique Channel
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The Coco de Mer and Its Connection to the Maldives: A Tale of Myth, Discovery, and Naming
The coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica), known as the sea coconut, double coconut, or Maldive coconut, is a botanical marvel renowned for producing the largest seed in the plant kingdom, weighing up to 36 kg. Endemic to the Seychelles islands of...

From Kamla Susheila Persad-Bissessar to Kamala Harris: Indian-origin individuals who hold leadership positions in different countries
In an increasingly interconnected world, Indian-origin individuals are making waves far beyond their ancestral homeland. Whether rising to prime ministerial posts in Europe, steering global corporations in Silicon Valley, or shaping foreign policy...

At 192, Jonathan – The Oldest Living Land Animal – Has Lived Through 40 US Presidents
Living through just one US president might feel like it lasts forever – but imagine living through 40 of them. That’s an unlikely feat for us humans unless we somehow figure out how to live longer (or if we ended up with a string of presidents...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...
Defining the Right Digital Strategy for Oncology: What Do You Want to Measure?
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Hub rolls out top-up programme for nurses from across Africa
MAURITIUS-GLOBAL The Mauritius-based Uniciti International Education Hub and the United Kingdom’s Swansea University have approached ministers of health in Africa to support an initiative aimed at strengthening the capabilities of health workers...

Oceans at Risk: Report Warns Global Fossil Fuel Expansion Threatens Marine Biodiversity
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First In, Last Out: Indian Navy’s Lifesaving Role in Indo-Pacific Crisis Response
New Delhi: In an era where geopolitical tensions and natural calamities often converge in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Navy has emerged as a beacon of timely and reliable humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). From cyclones and...

Modi’s Landmark Africa-Caribbean Tour Targets China’s Influence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for a landmark diplomatic visit to Ghana, Namibia, and Trinidad and Tobago, set to begin on July 2, 2025. This multi-nation tour marks Modi’s first official trip to these countries and underscores India’s...