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Pope urges debt relief for poorer nations

As he addressed the faithful in a new year's mass, Pope Francis called on wealthy nations to cancel or decrease the debts of poorer countries. During his speech, the Pontiff also touched upon conflict and abortion.

Residents in war-torn Sudan hope to reunite with loved ones in new year

Since the conflict in Sudan broke out in 2023, many families in the country have been torn apart. Some are hoping that the new year will see them reunite with their loved ones.

South Sudan receives 1.1 mln vaccines to contain cholera spread

A cholera outbreak was declared in October in a border town between Sudan and South Sudan, but it has since spread to six of the country's 10 states. The most affected groups are those displaced from their homes by floods and refugees from Sudan

Rabat’s green spaces offer residents an escape from urban life

The Moroccan capital has an abundance of parks and outdoor spaces, such as the urban forest in the Agdal neighborhood, the Botanical and Andalusian Gardens, and the vast green spaces here along the corniche

Dancing in the street: Kenyan capital emerges as content creation hub

Leveraging technology, young Kenyans are tapping into social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to stay ahead. On Sundays, groups of young people can be seen gathering with cameras, dancing in coordinated moves before uploading their co...

Putin praises Russia’s soldiers in New Year’s address

Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to project confidence and strength amid domestic concerns and the war in Ukraine in his New Year’s address to the nation Tuesday

Kenya: Ruto admits security abuses amid kidnapping outrage

"That said, it is crucial to remember that every freedom has its limits, and public safety and order must always supersede the desire for unchecked liberty,"

Generation Beta ushers in a new era as 2025 begins

This marks the seventh generation since the term "generation" began to be used in 1901, with the rise of the Greatest Generation.

Panama celebrates 25th anniversary of canal transfer

The United States relinquished control of the waterway to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999, honoring a treaty signed in 1977 under President Jimmy Carter

23 Congolese soldiers face death penalty or prison for alleged desertion or crimes

The soldiers were brought before a military court in Butembo territory in North Kivu province, according to army spokesman Lt. Col. MaK Hazukay. Security forces have been fighting more than 120 rebel groups in the mineral-rich region for years.