South Kivu: Chinese nationals face charges of illegal mining/in /by
The High Court of Bukavu began a high-profile trial on Monday involving three Chinese nationals accused of engaging in illegal mineral exploitation in Walungu, South Kivu.
Burkina Faso bans colonial wigs in courts to embrace cultural identity/in /by
The ban is part of his broader push to foster national identity and assert the country’s sovereignty.
Syria’s Football Revival: Rebuilding after conflict/in /by
Kwid remains optimistic, emphasizing the team’s unity and determination to rise above the challenges and represent Syria on the international stage.
Demonstration in front of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem to demand agreement on Gaza hostages/in /by
The demonstrators chanted the names of the hostages and “come back” in Hebrew, while holding 98 photographs of the hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attacks, 466 days ago, by Hamas militants.
Mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks says deal ‘very close’/in /by
According to a key mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, a deal to end the fighting is ''very close''. The agreement would reportedly involve three hostages released on the first day, before Israel starts to withdraw soldiers.
Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents?/in /by
Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to 100% tax on properties bought by non-European Union residents.
Rising waters of Lake Tanganyika devastate residents of Uvira in DRC/in /by
The city of Uvira in South Kivu is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as the waters of Lake Tanganyika continue to rise. The flooding has caused widespread destruction, with over 3,000 homes submerged and more than 36,000 people displaced.
Oscar nominations delayed due to California wildfires/in /by
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/in /by
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/in /by
The statue, erected in Ghana’s Western Region, faced backlash from its inception, with many criticizing it as a display of self-promotion.