São Tomé and Príncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government/in /by
São Tomé and Príncipe's President has fired the country's Prime Minister and government. Explaining the reasoning behind the move, the statement cited 'prolonged absences of the Prime Minister' from the nation, among other reasons.
Macron’s speech at foreign policy conference draws criticism/in /by
Speaking to French ambassadors during a foreign policy conference, President Emmanuel Macron stated that he was awaiting Africa's Sahel nations to thank Paris for its help in fighting Islamist militants. For some, the comments were condescending and echoed colonial rhetoric.
Orthodox Christians mark Christmas eve in the West Bank/in /by
Orthodox Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas eve on Monday; unlike other branches of Christianity, the Orthodox Church marks Christmas on 7th January. The service took place in the shadow of the conflict in Gaza not far away.
Senegal and neighbouring Mauritania kick off gas production/in /by
Senegal and neighbouring Mauritania have become gas producers, using a field on the border between the two countries. The project, which has been six years in the making, has been hailed as Senegal's oil minister as 'historic'.
Legal proceedings commence for Sarkozy amid corruption allegations/in /by
Former right -wing French President Nicolas Sarkozy is in trial with 11 others including former ministers for allegations of illegal financing for his 2007 presidential campaign by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
Rio kicks off 2025 carnival season with unofficial street parties/in /by
The 2025 carnival season began with unofficial streets parties in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, featuring 42 bands from 9am to 4pm - or until the last reveler leaves.
Morocco looks to secure spot for caftan on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List/in /by
Designers of caftans, traditional Moroccan robes, are hoping that the garment will secure a spot on the UNESCO intangible heritage list this year. In the view of historians, the step is an important one in preserving the country's traditions.
FBI links new year’s truck attack to suspect’s past visits/in /by
The individual behind the tragic truck attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, which resulted in the deaths of 14 people, had previously visited the city twice and recorded footage of the French Quarter using hands-free glasses, according to an FBI official on Sunday.
Nathaniel Bassey to minister at U.S. inaugural prayer breakfast/in /by
The event, a non-political, faith-based gathering hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner, will precede the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.
China-Ethiopia partnership brings free eye care to Addis Ababa/in /by
A team of medical experts from Tianjin Eye Hospital in China has officially launched a free cataract surgery program at Tirunesh Beijing Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital city.