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IOC and Paris 2024 chiefs unveil ‘Truce Wall’ in Olympic Village

IOC and Paris 2024 chiefs unveil 'Truce Wall' in Olympic Village calling for peace in the world

Journalist exposes dire conditions in Makala prison

Journalist Stanis Bujakera, formerly detained in Makala, posted videos on social media showing extreme overcrowding. He describes the prison as a place where "people are dying alive."

Sudan: UAE president expresses support in call with Burhan

The President of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday expressed his country's support for Sudan in a call with the head of the Sudanese army, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

LeBron James selected as Team USA male flagbearer for Paris Olympics

He becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics, joining Dawn Staley for the Athens Games in 2004 and Sue Bird for the Tokyo Games that happened in 2021.

Mosques destroyed and water scarcity sffect Gaza worship

The severe water crisis in the Gaza Strip, coupled with the destruction of numerous mosques during the Israel-Hamas war, has made it challenging for residents to carry out Islamic prayers.

Christie’s showcases Saudi Arabia’s most celebrated artist

Magnetism Book is being presented to the public for the first time and is the latest in Ahmed Mater's Magnetism series of work.

Liputa Fashion Week: designers gather in Goma to promote peace

The 10th edition of Liputa Fashion Week was held in Goma, DR Congo, on Friday to showcase African fashion and promote peace.

HIV: CAR raises awareness among youth as more patients receive treatment globally

Rhere were still an estimated 1.3 million new HIV infections in 2023. Approximately half of the people who acquired HIV last year were living in eastern and southern Africa (35%) and western and central Africa (15%).

US Elections: Republicans shift focus of campaign to Harris

The Republican party in the US is preparing a new presidential campaign strategy, following the announcement that President Joe Biden will no longer be running in the race.

Oakland’s response: support and concerns for Harris’s endorsement

Voters in Oakland, where Vice President Kamala Harris was born and started her legal career, expressed their approval and apprehension after President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed her to challenge Donald Trump.