Seven ground-breaking researchers from across Africa, were shortlisted for the 2025 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research grant, with the winner taking away $150 000. South African botanist and freshwater ecologist Dr Nompumelelo Baso, received the award for her work on how to future-proof Africa's freshwater ecosystems against climate change and invasive species. Dr Baso spoke to Lulu Gaboo.

Seven ground-breaking researchers from across Africa, were shortlisted for the 2025 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research grant, with the winner taking away $150 000. South African botanist and freshwater ecologist Dr Nompumelelo Baso, received the award for her work on how to future-proof Africa's freshwater ecosystems against climate change and invasive species. Dr Baso spoke to Lulu Gaboo.

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 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer winner takes $150 000 on future-proofing fresheater ecosystems

South African Cabinet has joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in expressing gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for facilitating the return of Seventeen South African men, who were recruited to fight on the Russian frontlines in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The South African government, working closely with Russian authorities, secured the safe return of the men, aged between Twenty and Thirty-nine, after distress calls were received from them seeking assistance to come home.

Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

South African Cabinet has joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in expressing gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for facilitating the return of Seventeen South African men, who were recruited to fight on the Russian frontlines in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The South African government, working closely with Russian authorities, secured the safe return of the men, aged between Twenty and Thirty-nine, after distress calls were received from them seeking assistance to come home.
Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

SA expresses gratitude to Russia's president for assisting men to return home from Russia

Police in Kenya have charged a recruitment agent, accused of tricking young men with promises of jobs in Russia, only for some to end up fighting in Ukraine. Festus Arasa Omwamba, head of Global Faces Human Resources, allegedly recruited 22 Kenyans through deception. They were rescued near Nairobi before travelling, but three others had already gone and later returned home injured.

 He has pleaded not guilty. A recent intelligence report estimates that around 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia's war in Ukraine, with lawmakers warning of trafficking networks and possible collusion by rogue officials.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Kenya, Alex Kiarrie.

Police in Kenya have charged a recruitment agent, accused of tricking young men with promises of jobs in Russia, only for some to end up fighting in Ukraine. Festus Arasa Omwamba, head of Global Faces Human Resources, allegedly recruited 22 Kenyans through deception. They were rescued near Nairobi before travelling, but three others had already gone and later returned home injured.
&nbsp;He has pleaded not guilty. A recent intelligence report estimates that around 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia's war in Ukraine, with lawmakers warning of trafficking networks and possible collusion by rogue officials.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Kenya, Alex Kiarrie.

Kenyan police charge recruitment agent for alleged recruitment of Kenyans through deception

Nigeria's Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Alexander Temitope Ajayi, says Nigeria is firmly backing deeper African integration, democratic governance, and reparations for historical injustices.

 Speaking in an exclusive interview with Channel Africa at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria on Thursday, Ambassador Ajayi said both Nigeria and South Africa must strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties amid global geopolitical headwinds.

He also voiced strong support for renewed calls for reparations for slavery and colonialism, an issue recently championed by Ghana's President John Mahama.

Nigeria's Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Alexander Temitope Ajayi, says Nigeria is firmly backing deeper African integration, democratic governance, and reparations for historical injustices.
&nbsp;Speaking in an exclusive interview with Channel Africa at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria on Thursday, Ambassador Ajayi said both Nigeria and South Africa must strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties amid global geopolitical headwinds.
He also voiced strong support for renewed calls for reparations for slavery and colonialism, an issue recently championed by Ghana's President John Mahama.

Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer winner takes $150 000 on future-proofing fresheater ecosystems

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