Charles Onyango-Obbo

DNA analysis of two 7,000-year-old mummified women, found in the Sahara in 2023, revealed they belong to a new human lineage never seen before. Beneath the world's largest desert, two mummified women lay buried for 7,000 years. Their DNA revealed something extraordinary. They belonged to a human lineage science had never seen before. It was a...

DNA analysis of two 7,000-year-old mummified women, found in the Sahara in 2023, reveal something extraordinary. They belonged to a human lineage science had never seen before. A ghost population lost to time.

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

The UK’s vegetable supplies are becoming increasingly reliant on imports from just two farms in northern Senegal. The British-run farms in Senegal's Saint-Louis region employ 9,000 people.

Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

Kidnapping of foreigners in Africa’s Sahel region reached record highs in 2025. Driven by JNIM (al-Qaeda), abductions have shifted from simple ransom to "economic warfare" against mining & energy sectors. 40% of victims were Chinese, 15% Indian.

How Ukraine Became a Drone Factory - and Changed Warfare Forever Episode 347 Drones have taken over the battlefield in Russia’s war on Ukraine. Tens of thousands of drones are being produced every day - operating as kill vehicles for both sides. Multiple types are ...

How the war against Russia turned Ukraine into a drone factory, with more than 80% of military hits now made by drones. It has changed warfare forever.

Europe’s population is expected to decline gradually over the rest of the century. It is one of the most dramatic demographic shifts of the past 100 years, and the even bigger changes expected ahead.

Charted: Africa vs. Europe’s Population Shift (1900–2100)
Europe once had several times Africa’s population, but that gap has FULLY REVERSED. Africa’s population is projected to more than double by 2100, reaching nearly 4 billion 1/2

Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia ‘lured’ them to fight Ukraine Foreign minister says 272 Ghanaians are thought to have been drawn into battle since 2022, after he visited Kyiv

Ghana’s Foreign minister says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia “lured” them to fight Ukraine. He said 272 Ghanaians are thought to have been drawn into battle fighting for Russia since 2022.

95 Million-Year-Old Stunning Spinosaurus Species Emerges from Sahara Desert - discoverwildscience SumiSudden Discovery Shakes Up Dinosaur Lore (Image Credits: wikimedia) Niger – Paleontologists revealed Spinosaurus mirabilis, a 95-million-year-old dinosaur species unearthed in the remote Sahara, d...

95 million-year-old stunning Spinosaurus species emerges from the Sahara Desert. Their discovery in remote areas in northern Niger shook up dinosaur lore.

Sudan's War, Africa's Complicity | Council on Foreign Relations Sudan’s horrific war is a toxin infecting its neighbors.

African governments are complicit in Sudan's war by prioritising regime survival and UAE financial backing over human lives. By hosting RSF training camps and facilitating arms flows, they fuel a genocidal conflict that threatens to destabilise the region.

Why Beijing’s US$4.5 billion Niger-Benin oil pipeline is under fire from rebels Chinese nationals warned to avoid high-risk areas after infrastructure becomes a primary target for rebels seeking to halt military junta.

China warns nationals in Niger to avoid high-risk areas after its 1,980km-long S$4.5 billion Niger-Benin oil pipeline becomes a primary target for rebels battling the military junta in Niamey.

Breaking: "No power can stop Shariah in Nigeria," Council dares US Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria defends Shariah as constitutionally protected, rejecting US claims of persecution and affirming its importance in Muslim life.

"No power can stop Shariah in Nigeria," Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) declares in defiance of U.S. threats.

Boeing Lifts Africa’s Aircraft Order Outlook on Strong Growth Boeing Africa Plc revised its aircraft order outlook for the continent by 40% as economic expansion spurs more travel in the region.

Boeing Africa revises its aircraft order outlook for the continent by 40% as economic expansion spurs more travel in the region. It now expects to sell 1,700 planes over the next two decades, compared with last year’s forecast of 1,200 and 1,000 three years ago.

5 high-tech robots that are changing how we grow our food Tech-savvy robots are revolutionizing the agricultural industry — from self-driving tractors to herbicide-spraying AI.

5 high-tech robots revolutionising the way food is grown and harvested.

4/ Saudi Arabia has pivoted to bankroll the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF). This includes a $1.5 billion contract with Pakistan for Karakoram and JF-17 fighter jets (developed with China), drones, and air-defense systems.

3/ Despite official denials and rumors of internal instability or "rebellion" in Abu Dhabi, the UAE continues to arm General Hemeti’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is accused by the UN of mass slaughter in Darfur.

2/ Concerns are mounting that the UAE and Israel might encourage Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to make an ill-judged seizure of Assab port in Eritrea, potentially sparking a new regional war.

The Absentee Union Two days of speeches in Addis Ababa skirted around harsh realities – the AU’s lack of independent finance and its failure to prevent conflict

1/ Africa Confidential reports: A power vacuum at the Africa Union has allowed the UAE and Saudi Arabia to conduct proxy wars that undermine regional stability, most notably in Sudan.

Kizza Besigye: the firebrand who has shaped opposition politics in Uganda Besigye’s decision to break with the president put him in intense and prolonged personal danger.

Kizza Besigye: The firebrand who has shaped opposition politics in Uganda, now seriously ill in prison.

Kenya deports Zimbabwean lawyer over links to protest mobilisation Kenya has expelled Zimbabwean constitutional lawyer Brian Bright Kagoro, alleging links to foreign-funded efforts to mobilise protests and fuel political unrest following a months-long security invest...

Kenya expels outspoken Pan-Africanist Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro over alleged role in funding protests.

There is a literal bazaar in the capital city (the Marche des Femmes Divorcées) where divorced women sell household possessions from their previous marriages to start their new lives. It has become a social hub where men even browse for potential new wives. 10/10

Paradoxically, a man who has divorced many women but paid them all well may become more competitive in the marriage market because it proves his wealth and "gentlemanly" status. 9/10

In wealthy circles, divorce can be a status symbol for men. If a man doesn't compensate his ex-wife generously, he is seen as "stingy" or having "no social value." 8/10

Because polygamy is socially frowned upon, many men engage in sirriya (secret) marriages. These are legally valid under Islamic law (involving an imam and witnesses) but kept hidden from the public and the first wife. 7/10

If a man takes another wife, the marriage is automatically void, and she can walk away without any social stigma. 6/10

While Islam allows polygamy, Mauritanian women are known for being fiercely independent. Many insist on a marriage contract clause known as "no prior, no post" which stipulates that the husband has no other wives and cannot take any in the future. 5/10

Far from diminishing a woman’s value, being a "shabiba" (a divorcee) can make her more desirable because she is seen as more experienced and "free" from the strict family oversight that governs virgins. 4/10

The ease of remarriage in Mauritania is a deep-seated cultural heritage. It is rare to find a middle-aged woman in a city who hasn't been divorced. Many women have more than five husbands in their lifetime. 3/10

One woman, 45-year-old Nevissa, was celebrating her ninth divorce, casually stating she would soon have another husband and "a lot of money." 2/10

Secret Marriages and Serial Divorce in Mauritania In the nation’s rapidly growing cities, intimacy, faith and money are being renegotiated

Unlike many cultures where divorce is a source of shame, in Mauritania, it is often celebrated. Friends of a newly divorced woman may gather to sing, dance, and wear henna to announce her newfound availability. 1/10

Gig workers in Africa have been helping the US military. They had no idea Data labelers for the company Appen say they have little insight about how their work is used.

Gig workers in Africa have been helping the US military. They had no idea.