South African rescuers ended their attempts on Thursday to find anyone left in an illegal gold mine where at least 78 people died during a police siege, as a local volunteer described the horror ...

One of the cheapest ways to make suncatchers is by using recycled materials. Old CDs, leftover bits of transparent colored ...

It has been constructed from 3,189 handcrafted ceramic palm kernel shell beads woven together using copper wire to resemble a sumptuous West African elite gown called Babariga or Agbada. The clay ...

Also featured is Maisha By Nisria, a non-profit fashion and design studio based in Nakuru, Kenya. Known for its unique, handmade clothing, Maisha By Nisria specialises in upcycling and creative reuse, ...

In Africa, recycled glass artisans work magic, turning discarded bottles and scraps into beautiful beads and art pieces. This ...

Ready to get crafty and reuse glass jars to create functional and stylish accents that will elevate your home in no time. Just Perfect Posted: January 14, 2025 | Last updated: January 14, 2025 ...

Imagine drifting off to sleep on a bed crafted entirely from recycled plastic! "It takes about one hour to make a king single,” says inventor John Stehle. Plastic and hard waste, including beds ...

Electricity fuels modern progress—it powers hospitals and schools, enables businesses, and connects us to the world. Yet, for 600 million people in Africa, this right remains out of reach. They lack ...

Last week, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi completed the top Chinese leadership’s 140th trip to African countries since 2007. He did this by continuing a tradition that has been in place for ...

University of Waikato provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Leaders of the west African regional grouping Ecowas approved the long-awaited withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso ...

In addition to being an election year, 2025 is the final year of Côte d’Ivoire’s 2021-2025 development plan — which guarantees that the government will maintain the rate of public capital ...

Explore the elegant craft of turning recycled glass jars into stylish home decor with this DIY compilation! These easy and inexpensive ideas show you how to transform everyday jars into beautiful ...