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War-traumatized children in Kivu find hope through dance amid conflict

In the conflict-ridden region of Kivu, a group of children aged 6 to 18 has turned to dance as a means of expressing their pain and hope. The "Invisibles Kids Academy" is more than just a dance troupe—it has become a refuge for orphaned, abandoned, and st

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DRC: Sex workers lose livelihoods to mpox outbreak

Sifa Kunguja contracted mpox four months ago in the remote town of Kamituga, the epicenter of an outbreak of a new variant of the disease, where she works as a sex worker. She says though recovered, she is unable to find clients as she did before

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John Amos, Emmy nominee for the blockbuster 'Roots,' dies at 84

Born John Allen Amos Jr. on Dec. 27, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, he graduated from Colorado State University with a sociology degree and played on the school’s football team. It's eventually in acting that he found his way.

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Blinken, Morocco's Bourita meet in Washington

Ties between Washington and Rabat have improved significantly since the United States supported Morocco's claim over Western Sahara in December of 2020. In exchange, Morocco agreed to normalize relations with Israel

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Middle East on edge as Iran, Israel vow new attacks

Tehran said its missile raid was in self defense and warned Israel against further aggression

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Yemeni café becomes sanctuary for migrants, intellectuals

In the capital Sana'a, the Madhash café stands out for its signature tea. Madhash has replaced other cultural hubs that were shut down by war.Today, it is a melting pot of cultures and ideas where intellectual discourse happens

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P. Diddy accusations: 120 people allege sexual misconduct - Attorney

Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said Tuesday (Oct. 1) he expects lawsuits to be filed within the next month. Buzbee described the victims as 60 males and 60 females, and that 25 were minors at the time of the alleged misconduct. One individual alleged he was

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Yesterday

France's new prime minister vows to curb debt

Barnier's speech laying out his policy intentions represented a crucial early test for his new minority government, which has no clear majority in the parliament.

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Nigeria celebrates independence day amid protests over economic hardship

Nigeria’s independence anniversary is marked by protests and frustration over economic hardship

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M23 rebel group generates approximately $300,000 a month from mining-UN

A rebel group in Congo generates around $300,000 a month in revenue through its control of a mining area in the east of the country, a U.N. official said.

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Nigeria turns 64: Tinubu vows “end of tunnel” is near, some protest economic hardship

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Tuesday he was "deeply aware" of the struggles of the people of Nigeria and was "committed" to finding sustainable solutions.

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International culture fest ignites Karachi with music and dance extravaganza

An international culture fest kicked off in Pakistan's largest southern city on Thursday, thrilling the crowds with music and dance performances.

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Israeli army says it has launched incursion into southern Lebanon

There was no word on how long the operation would last, but the army said soldiers had been training and preparing for the mission in recent months. Israel has said it will continue to strike the group until it is safe for displaced Israelis from border c

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African migrants, refugees continue to seek way to Europe - Security Council

The United Nations says it has registered more than 350,000 Sudanese refugees and asylum seekers protections in North Africa so far this year, with 97,000 migrants entering Libya since last April

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UN extends Haiti security mission mandate for another year

The United States had pushed for the mandate to change to a U.N. peacekeeping mission but was countered by China and Russia

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Libya's parliament approves new central bank governor

Libya’s eastern parliament on Monday agreed to appoint Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new central bank governor after the former governor, Sadiq al-Kabir, was fired last month by the presidential council in the capital, Tripoli

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Tibetans protest outside China's embassy in India

Tibetans in India staged a protest outside China’s embassy in New Delhi, calling for an end to "genocide" in Tibet.

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Thousands of Haitians face starvation as hunger reaches famine level

Some 6,000 people in Haiti are starving, with nearly half the population experiencing crisis levels of hunger as gang violence smothers life in the capital of Port-au-Prince and beyond, according to a new report released Monday.

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DRC recorded in 2023 its highest number of victims of sexual violence ever

25,166 victims of sexual violence sought care in 2023, MSF said Monday (Sep. 30). Victims who are mostly women and girls were treated in displacement camps near Goma, the capital of of the North Kivu province.

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Monday, september 30, 2024

Burkina Faso calls out foreign powers “deliberately exacerbating suffering” of Sahelians

As his country still fights a terrorist group in the north-east, he said nearly 70% of the territory was now under control from 40% in 2022. Foreign Minister Traore on Monday (Sep. 30) singled out Ukraine, saying the AES still awaits the UN security counc

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FIFA bans Samuel Eto’o from national team games for 6 months

Eto’o was judged to have broken disciplinary rules relating to “offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play”

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Russia marks 2nd anniversary of annexation of four regions in Ukraine

It has been two years since Russia’s illegal annexation of four Ukrainian territories sparking international condemnation.

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Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player dies at 58 from brain cancer

Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58.

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A lake in Sao Paulo turns green due to algae bloom

A lake in Sao Paulo’s iconic Ibirapuera Park has turned green due to an algae bloom stemming from low water levels amid historic drought and record high temperatures in Brazil.

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Madagascar's model ship builders make country's crafstmanship shine

Kylie Minogue, Prince Albert of Monaco, and the Spanish royal family are all customers according to the company, and Pope Francis was gifted a model by Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina.

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Ghana: Detention conditions of 'StopGalamseyNow' protesters spark controversy

The convenor of the 'StopGalamseyNow' protest, Oliver Mawuse Barker Vormawor, alongside 11 other protesters, has been remanded into custody until October 8. Defence lawyers argue that the protesters have suffered inhumane treatment, including denial of fo

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Hezbollah: Who will replace Hassan Nasrallah?

After being at the helm of the group for over three decades, finding a successor to Nasrallah as leader of Hezbollah will be a difficult task. But replace him they will

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Intensification of fighting in Lebanon worries Israelis demanding a hostage deal

Even though Israel has listed the elimination of Hamas, the release of all abductees and the safe return of residents who live on the border with Lebanon as war objectives, some question if all can be achieved simultaneously.

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Gaz Mawete shines at La Cigale and announces new projects

Congolese music star Gaz Mawete recently electrified the stage at La Cigale in Paris with a sold-out performance that solidified his place as one of Africa’s most dynamic musical talents.

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Egypt: Suez Canal revenues plummet as Gaza war hurts shipping

Egypt’s president said on Sunday its revenues from the Suez Canal have dropped by 60%, or more than $6 billion, in recent months as attacks by Yemen’s Houthis disrupt Red Sea shipping

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New cost of living rallies planned in Nigeria

Demonstrations rocked Nigeria in July and August, with protestors demanding the reinstatement of a fuel subsidy, and end to government corruption

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West Africa to see two solar eclipses in 2025

Two partial solar eclipses will bring crescent suns to parts of North America, Europe, west Africa and Antarctica next year. This Wednesday, an annular solar eclipse – known as a “ring of fire” – will be visible over Easter Island, and the tips of Argenti

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France's FM visits Lebanon in push for ceasefire talks as Israeli airstrikes continue

Barrot who landed in the Lebanese capital on Sunday aims to step up his ocuntry's humanitarian support and to open a way for diplomatic negotiations amidst an Israeli bombardment campaign on Lebanon.

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Sunday, september 29, 2024

Hezbollah confirms the death of another senior official in airstrike on Lebanon

Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has confirmed the death of another senior official, Nabil Kaouk, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. He's the latest of several senior Hezbollah commanders to be killed in just over a week, along with the

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Ethiopian athletes sweep to victory in Berlin marathon

The 50th Berlin marathon saw a series of Ethiopian athletes clinch medals, including Milkesa Mengesha who won the men's race with a time of just over 2 hours 3 minutes. Fellow Ethiopian Tigist Ketema won the women's race. More than 58,000 runers from 161

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Delegates at UN General Assembly call for an end to hostilities in the Middle East

Delegates at the UN General Assembly, including the foreign ministers from Indonesia, Denmark and Trinidad and Tobago, have called for an end to hostilities in the Middle East, It comes amid a sharp escalation in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

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Rwanda: Marbug virus has killed several people; WHO plans to send medical aid

In Rwanda, Marbug virus has killed several people and more than 20 cases have been reported. In light of this development, the WHO plans to send medical aid from Kigali. Belonging to the same family as the Ebola virus, Marbug virus causes haemorrhagic fev

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Egypt demands permanent seats for Africa, Arab States at UN Security Council

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Egypt's Foreign Minister said he could 'not accept' that Africa and Arab nations do not have permanent representatives at the UN Security Council. He also called for a ceasefire in Gaza, saying that his government's pr

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Israel deploys troops to northern border amid concerns of possible ground offensive in Lebanon

After the Israeli military announced it was gearing up for a potential ground invasion in Lebanon, Israel has deployed troops to its northern border. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in the past week, with Israeli strikes killing hund

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Somalia's PM to Ethiopia: Somalia has 'rights to defend its territorial integrity'

Speaking at the UN, Somalia's Prime Minister denounced Ethiopia's agreement with Somaliland earlier this year to lease a strip of coastline, accusing Ethiopia of violating Somalia's territorial integrity. Earlier this year, Somalia expelled the Ethiopian

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Saturday, september 28, 2024

17 people killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa

Seventeen people, including 15 women, were killed in two mass shootings that took place in close proximity to each other in a rural town in South Africa, police said Saturday.

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FIFAfrica 2024: Internet freedom and democratization in question

This 11th edition brought critical attention to the state of digital democracy in the region, covering topics such as human rights, online freedom of expression, and enhancing internet access for people with disabilities, sparking vibrant discussions.

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Hezbollah group confirms death of its leader and founder Hassan Nasrallah

Lebanon’s Hezbollah group confirmed on Saturday that its leader and one of its founders, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut the previous day.

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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in strike, Israel says

Israel's military said that it carried out a precise airstrike while Hezbollah leadership met at their headquarters in Dahiyeh, south of Beirut

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Tunisia passes law to strip courts of power over election authority

Tunisia’s parliament amended a law on Friday, stripping power from courts over decisions made by an embattled election authority whose members are appointed by President Kais Saied.

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Fashion brand Maxhosa Africa presents collection in Paris

The brand focuses on knitwear, and this collection was no exception. The styles varied a great deal, from dresses, to coords, from skirts to trouser pairings.

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Unexploded missiles pose threat to Palestinians in central Gaza Strip

Residents in the central town of Deir al-Balah are among those complaining about a worrying lack of response from agencies tasked with removing the ordnances.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new sex assault allegations in woman's lawsuit

Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with new sexual assault allegations Friday as a woman filed a lawsuit in New York saying she was repeatedly raped and drugged at the music mogul's homes and became pregnant after one of the encounters.

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Friday, september 27, 2024

Rwandan army, rebel forces shell Congolese civilians - Human Rights Watch

In a report released Thursday, the rights group said the two entities have throughout 2024 indiscriminately shelled displacement camps and other densely populated areas near Goma, capital of Congo's North Kivu province

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Iran warns Israel against Lebanon ground invasion

Israel is preparing for a possible ground assault on Lebanon, its army chief said Wednesday as Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets across the border and a missile aimed at Tel Aviv that was the militant group’s deepest strike yet

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Netanyahu slams Iran at UN General Assembly, as Israel continues to exchange fire with Hezbollah

During his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran that there was 'No place in Iran' that Israel can't reach. It comes as Israel continues to exhange fire with Iran-backed Lebanese militant group

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Electricity, internet gaps hinder AI adoption in Africa

Africa's digital infrastructure gap remains significant with an estimated 900 million people still not connected to the internet. About the same number does not have access to electricity

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Lebanon: Over 100,000 people have fled Israeli bombardments

The United Nations said on Thursday that 80,000 displaced people were currently being accommodated in around 500 shelters in Lebanon as a result of the ongoing Israeli bombardment of the country. With over 30,000 residents who have fled to Syria.

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Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Meskel, the feast of the Cross, as they pray for peace

Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa's Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26). The festival celebrates the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, according to the church beliefs, and its recovery by Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine.

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Algeria introduces visa for Moroccans as mistrust grows between the neighbors

The announcement was made Thursday (Sep. 26) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad in a statement. It cited proofs that holders of Moroccan passport at "different scales" pertook in "destabilization" operations.

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Gunfire reportedly erupts in Conakry; Guinea's military junta calls reports 'fabricated'

There were reports of gunfire near Guinea's presidential palace on Thursday. According to a diplomatic official who spoke to AP, dissident soldiers opened fire on the special forces before being overpowered. But the ruling junta says these reports are fal

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Casablanca presents vibrant street wear collection

Casablanca showcased a youthful, vibrant streetwear collection Thursday, on a runway complete with vintage cars.

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Tasmanian court excludes men from women-only exhibition

The Supreme Court of Tasmania ruled the "Ladies' Lounge" women-only exhibition legal, overturning a prior decision, citing protection under anti-discrimination law.

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Spanish court hands a one-year suspended sentence to a soccer fan for racism

A Spanish court handed a one-year suspended sentence to a soccer fan for racially abusing Vinícius Júnior and Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze, Real Madrid said on Thursday.

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Mali, Niger, Burkina investigate a French journalist over jihadi analysis

Prosecutors from the judicial divisions on terrorism in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso all issued the same statement apparently in coordination, aired on their national televisions late on Wednesday (Sep. 25).

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