HRW warns Gulf labourers at risk as temperatures soar May 31, 2025 at 11:07PM

Human Rights Watch said Sunday that migrant workers in the Gulf were at risk from extreme heat, urging countries to extend protections for labourers exposed to soaring temperatures. "Because Gulf states are dragging their feet on evidence-based labour protections, migrant workers are unnecessarily dying, experiencing kidney failure, and suffering from other chronic illnesses," he added.

New natural gas project off Senegal makes fishing communities feel threatened May 31, 2025 at 10:08PM

A natural gas project off Senegal's coast, involving BP and Kosmos Energy, aims to boost the economy. However, fishermen in Guet Ndar report declining catches since the project began. They say fish are drawn away from traditional fishing grounds. A gas leak further raised environmental concerns. Locals also complain that the promised benefits, like lower gas prices, have not materialized.