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Oscar nominations delayed due to California wildfires

The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires

Ghana to investigate controversial $400m Cathedral project amid economic crisis

Despite promises that the cathedral would be privately funded, $58m in public funds has already been spent, with little progress beyond a large crater on a prime site in central Accra.

Statue of Ghana’s former President Akufo-Addo destroyed amid controversy

The statue, erected in Ghana’s Western Region, faced backlash from its inception, with many criticizing it as a display of self-promotion.

153 winners of Nobel and World Food prizes seek new ways to address hunger

More than 150 recipients of the Nobel and World Food prizes released an open letter Tuesday calling for a dramatic increase in research and a commitment to new food distribution efforts with a goal of producing more crops and avoiding a global hunger c...

Ugandan Military court to try opposition leader for treachery

Besigye, who has contested the presidency four times, went missing in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Nov. 16.

Sierra Leone declares emergency after second Mpox case in 4 days

The health ministry said neither case had known recent contact with infected animals or other sick individuals.

South Africa launches rescue mission for trapped illegal miners

The South African government has launched a mission to rescue potentially hundreds of miners trapped in an illegal mine

Court postpones hearing for suspects in Haitian president’s killing

Nineteen suspects accused in the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse arrived Monday at a courthouse as defence attorneys hoped they would be released, but a judge postponed their hearing once again.

Biden defends legacy as Trump’s return looms

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office next week, he remains insistent that his one-term presidency has restored American credibility

The 16th Africa Eco Race in Senegal comes to a close

The 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race ended in a spectacular fashion at the iconic shores of Lac Rose