Horror and destruction of Israel’s war illustrated by Gaza artists/in /by
An exhibition featuring the work of four Palestinian artists from Gaza has opened in Amman, illustrating the horrors Israel's war on the Strip. Their artworks were transported to Egypt through the Rafah crossing before it was closed by the Israeli army
Gaza war: What’s next after new US veto on ceasefire draft resolution?/in /by
The resolution that was put to a vote “demands an immediate, unconditional and permanent cease-fire to be respected by all parties, and further reiterates its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.”
Six arrested over break-in at Lumumba’s Mausoleum/in /by
“We assure that the relic is secure and it is protected,” the minister said, without offering more information.
Fugitive Zambian MP Emmanuel Jay Banda arrested in Zimbabwe after three-month Manhunt/in /by
Banda was detained in Harare earlier this week. The Zambian Home Affairs Minister, Jack Mwiimbu, announced that Banda was arrested by Zimbabwean police at a flat he had been renting and would remain in Zimbabwe pending extradition.
Top Investigator: “War is being fought on the bodies of women in Sudan”/in /by
The ongoing conflict has led to widespread displacement and devastating violence, including the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. Rishmawi recounted harrowing testimonies from survivors
Africa’s hight cost of climate change [Business Africa]/in /by
Climate change-related weather events and conditions are placing disproportionate burdens and risks on Africa. Such events as droughts, floods and cyclones are increasing, leading to massive population displacement and considerable economic losses.
Spain to offer residency and work permits to undocumented migrants/in /by
Spain needs around 250,000 registered foreign workers a year to maintain its welfare state, Migration Minister Elma Saiz said in an interview on Wednesday
US actress Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award/in /by
Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne called Davis a “luminary," and expressed admiration for the actor's dedication to her craft and impact on the industry.
From tattoos to bark cloths, Samoa keeps proud traditions alive/in /by
With its cultural heritage suffering erosion due to technology and outside influence, Samoa is racing to preserve some of its most important traditions and practices. One of them is ‘Tatau’, a Samoan term for traditional tattoos reserved for men
Kenya investigates alleged abduction in Nairobi of Uganda opposition figure/in /by
Kizza Besigye, a vocal critic of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, appeared in a Kampala military court on Wednesday after disappearing from the Kenyan capital.