HARGEISA, Somaliland (MNTV) – On the sun-scorched shores of the Red Sea, the once-sleepy port city of Berbera is transforming into one of the most contested maritime hubs on the planet. In recent years, Somaliland’s key port has drawn a growing list of foreign suitors, each eager to secure influence over a gateway critical to [&h...
KHARTOUM, Sudan (MNTV) – As the Sudanese army has gained upper hand in its fight against paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the transitional government is pressing a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the UAE. It is accusing UAE of complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity in the war-ravaged Darfu...
DAKAR, Senegal (MNTV) – Several of Africa’s Nobel peace laureates have come together to highlight the transformative role of women in achieving peace and stability across the continent. Speaking at the Women’s Forum for Peace in Dakar, the laureates emphasized that Africa’s future hinges on empowering its female leaders. Ac...
KAMPALA, Uganda (MNTV) – Deep in the forests of southwestern Uganda, Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has spent decades safeguarding one of the world’s most endangered species: the mountain gorilla. As Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian and a trailblazer in conservation, her work has transformed human-wildlife relationships and brought...
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (MNTV) – In the rolling hills near Cape Town, a sanctuary is giving older cats a second chance at happiness. The Shalom Cat Sanctuary, set up by feline enthusiast Tracy Piggott, is a pioneering initiative dedicated exclusively to elderly cats who have been abandoned or whose owners have died. According to [&hellip...
South Africa battles a surge in gender-based violence as victims seek justice. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (MNTV) – South Africa is facing a disturbing rise in gender-based violence (GBV), with new data showing a sharp increase in assaults, rapes, and femicides. A report by AllAfrica reveals that activists and victims’ groups are demandi...
Smugglers and cartels bleed Zimbabwe’s economy dry through illicit gold trade. HARARE, Zimbabwe (MNTV) – Zimbabwe is losing an estimated $1.5 billion annually due to rampant gold smuggling, according to a new report by AllAfrica. Corrupt networks involving miners, middlemen, and officials are siphoning off the country’s most valuable nat...
Climate change and policy failures threaten Tunisia’s wheat supply. TUNIS, Tunisia (MNTV) – Tunisian farmers are raising alarms over a deepening wheat crisis, blaming climate change and ineffective government policies for a looming shortage. A report by AllAfrica highlights mounting fears that the North African nation could face bread s...
Once struggling, Madagascar’s caviar industry now serves the world’s elite ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (MNTV) – Madagascar, long known for its biodiversity and poverty challenges, is emerging as an unlikely player in the luxury food market — thanks to caviar. A CNN Travel feature reveals that pristine water conditions and innovative fish fa...
Galamsey gold rush leaves lasting scars on Ghana’s children and environment. ACCRA, Ghana (MNTV) – The illegal gold mining industry in Ghana, known locally as galamsey, is causing a wave of birth defects and environmental devastation, according to an in-depth CNN investigation. Mercury used by illegal miners has poisoned rivers and soil,...