Globally, fertility rates have plummeted from around five children per woman in 1950 to just 2.3 today.

Why millions are having fewer children than they want

UN report says nearly one in five people across 14 nations expect to remain childless

Trump travel ban: Who’s targeted, will more be added?

Policy restricts travellers from 19 countries, with more likely to follow — here’s why

Set to take effect at 12:01am on Monday, the ban includes a short lead time — likely an attempt to avoid the airport chaos and legal confusion that erupted when a similar order was abruptly implemented in 2017.

88 dead after floods submerge market town in Nigeria

The floods were triggered by torrential rains that lasted several hours

Nigeria's rainy season regularly results in deadly flooding.

Woman sentenced to life in prison for selling daughter

Her boyfriend and another man also receive life sentences

Smith's daughter, Joshlin, went missing in February 2024 when she was 6, sparking a nationwide hunt by police in South Africa. She has still not been found.

UAE sends 3,000 food baskets to aid Sudanese refugees

Total of 15,000 Sudanese refugees benefited from this relief effort across the three camps

The initiative is part of ongoing joint efforts to alleviate the suffering of refugees and meet their essential needs.

11 killed, 7 injured as building collapses in Senegal

The building was under construction when it collapsed on Sunday afternoon

Building collapse is common in Senegal and is often caused by non-compliance with construction standards, experts say.

What is Chagos deal and what happens to Diego Garcia?

Deal will transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands from the UK to Mauritius

This satellite image released and taken on April 2, 2025 by Planet Labs PBC shows six American B-2 bomber planes on the tarmac of Mauritius' US military base on Diego Garcia island as well as 6 logistical Stratotanker aircrafts for in-flight refueling.

Drone strikes rock Port Sudan in third day of attacks

The strikes, which also targeted an army base, come day after main fuel depot was hit

A man watches as smoke billows after a drone strike on the port of Port Sudan on May 6, 2025.

Saving for a salon: Sudanese expat’s money success

Amina Bahari’s early money habits shaped a profitable business and a stable future in UAE

When a seven-year relationship ended, Amina Bahari moved to Dubai from Sudan in 2013 with no clear roadmap—but she carried two powerful tools many underestimate: discipline and a deep respect for money.

Saudi push into South Africa yields billions in deals

Deals worth billions of dollars pour into Africa’s most industrialised country

South Africa central bank cuts interest rates by a quarter point again. More corporate action between South Africa and Saudi Arabia are in the pipeline, especially in mining, renewables, energy, water and agriculture.

WTO chief stresses need to learn from history

Economist cites need to retrain people who are impacted by new technology

WTO chief stresses need to learn from history on US push for import substitution

Olympic star Shelly ousts fellow mums at son's school

Her son Zyon also made her proud by taking gold in his race

Watch: Three-time Olympic gold medallist Fraser-Pryce ousts fellow mums at son's school

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