Heavy rains cause flooding in Somali capital, killing seven | Floods News
At least seven people have died, and main roads were cut off after heavy rains led to flooding in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The regional administration…
Week in Pictures: From India-Pakistan fighting to V-E Day anniversary
A roundup of some of last week’s events. Source link
Stunning beach destination with ‘must-do’ attractions and year-round sunshine — £37 flights
This sunny holiday destination has been popular with British tourists for years - and you can fly there for as little as £37This article contains…
Miss World Africa beauty queen and Botswana’s youngest cabinet minister
Anne Okumu & Brian KhisaBBC News, GaboroneLesego Chombo/InstagramLesego Chombo's enthusiasm for life is as infectious as her achievements are impressive: she has won the Miss…
Will African nations ever be able to repay their debt? | Business and Economy
African nations are drowning in debt. A halt of US aid to many countries on the continent could worsen the crisis.Africa is a continent rich…
‘A step too far’: Mali military’s move to hold on to power prompts revolt | Politics News
When Mali’s Colonel Assimi Goita first seized power in a coup in 2020, the West African nation erupted in joy. His promises to hold elections…
‘Ant Gang’ smugglers sentenced in Kenya wildlife trafficking case
Two Belgian teens caught with 5,000 rare ants in Kenya were sentenced to 12 months in prison or a fine of $7,700. Source link
Mali’s military government suspends political parties’ activities | Politics News
Decree signed by General Assimi Goita days after rare protest suspends activities ‘until further notice’, citing ‘reasons of public order’.Mali’s military government has suspended the…
Activist reportedly held by Uganda’s military chief shows signs of torture | Politics News
Justice minister says Eddie Mutwe shows signs of abuse at court appearance, and his lawyer says he was tortured daily.An opposition activist whom Uganda’s military…
‘We are suffering’: Displaced families bear burden of South Sudan conflict | Humanitarian Crises News
Malakal, South Sudan – One morning in mid-April, Nyandeng Meeth was fetching water from a borehole in Mat town, in South Sudan’s Jonglei State, before heading…
Protesters denounce Togo leader’s new role as an attempt at indefinite rule | Protests
NewsFeedProtesters in Togo are speaking out against constitutional changes that could keep Faure Gnassingbe in power indefinitely. He’s been sworn in as ‘President of the…
MSF hospital bombing kills seven people in South Sudan | Sudan war
NewsFeedAt least seven people were killed and 20 injured after a Doctors Without Borders hospital was bombed in Old Fangak, South Sudan. MSF condemned the…
Week in Pictures: From drone strikes in Ukraine to Australian elections
A roundup of some of last week’s events. Source link
Brit mum, 69, stabbed to death in French village was ‘planning to divorce husband after starting new relationship’ – The Sun
A BRIT mum who was brutally murdered in a French village had begun a new relationship and was planning to divorce her husband, a friend…
Gabon swears in ex-military chief Oligui as president | Elections News
The former general, who led a coup that ended Bongo family’s 55-year rule, swept elections last month after heading a transition government.Brice Oligui Nguema, who…
At least seven killed in South Sudan hospital bombing: MSF | News
At least seven people have been killed and another 20 injured in an attack on a town in South Sudan, the medical charity Doctors Without…
The Ethiopian bookbinder connecting a city’s people with its forgotten past | Arts and Culture
Harar, Ethiopia – When Abdallah Ali Sherif was growing up in eastern Ethiopia, his parents never spoke about the history of his city. “When I…
Uganda’s military chief says holding opposition activist ‘in my basement’ | Politics News
Opposition leader says Eddie Mutwe’s abduction ‘a reminder to the world’ of breakdown in law and order in Uganda.Uganda’s military chief, the son of longtime…
Why does DRC want to end ex-President Kabila’s immunity for war crimes? | Joseph Kabila News
The army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) asked the Senate this week to revoke former President Joseph Kabila’s immunity from prosecution. Removal…
Former Tunisian PM handed 34-year sentence, rejects ‘terrorism’ charges | Politics News
Former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh and the opposition Ennahdha party have denounced the trial as politically motivated.A Tunisian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Ali…