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Pilgrims cautiously return to Tunisia’s Ghriba synagogue after 2023 attack

Despite concerns, some pilgrims say the reality on the ground is reassuring, pointing to a welcoming atmosphere and strong security presence.

SA: Captain’s crocodile retrieval sparks applause for bravery

A South African police captain is being praised for “extraordinary bravery” after he was lowered into a crocodile‑infested river to help recover human remains during a high‑risk operation on Sunday.

Cautious return of pilgrims to Tunisia’s Djerba synagogue

Despite concerns, some pilgrims say the reality on the ground is reassuring, pointing to a welcoming atmosphere and strong security presence.

Stars turning fashion into art at New York’s annual Met Gala

The fundraiser for the city’s Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute is known for its extravagant fashion and high-profile guests.

Taiwan leader defies China after Eswatini trip and reasserts island’s global role

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te returned from a three‑day visit to Eswatini declaring that state‑to‑state travel is a “basic right,” using the moment to push back against Chinese efforts to block his trip and to reaffirm Taiwan’s determination to stay ...

Senegal village erupts in colour for African Dance Biennial

Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa descended on a Senegalese fishing village over the weekend for the African Dance Biennial, the continent’s largest showcase of contemporary African dance.

Two Mauritania MPs jailed for accusing president of racial discrimination

Two female opposition lawmakers in Mauritania were sentenced Monday to four years in prison after insulting the president and making claims of racial bias.

Health officials urge vigilance amid suspected hantavirus outbreak

Authorities in South Africa and Cape Verde say the response remains focused on containing the outbreak, ensuring patient care, and minimising risks to the wider public.

Thousands march in DR Congo capital in support of US sanctions against Kabila

Washington blacklisted the former president last week, accusing him of supporting the Rwanda-backed M23/AFC rebels fighting in the east of the country.