UN says escalating violence in Sudan is of ‘deep concern’/in /by
The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan is calling on all parties to the conflict to refrain from targeting El-Fasher and to protect civilians.
A military training camp in Mali’s capital has been attacked, the army says/in /by
Col. Marima Sagara, deputy director of the army’s communications service, said it received reports of an attack on the gendarme training school in Bamako but had no further information. An Associated Press reporter heard two explosions and saw smoke rise in the distance. The training school is locat
Sahel Alliance to unveil biometric passports/in /by
The cost of the new passport remains unknown. It is unclear if the list of countries within which Malians, Burkinabés and Nigerians are allowed to enter visa free will be impacted by the move.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment/in /by
Combs was arrested in a Manhattan hotel lobby, according to a person familiar with the arrest who spoke with the press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Morocco increases border security with Spanish exclave of Ceuta/in /by
Groups of people, who had heeded the calls on social media to breach the border fence and reach Spain, dispersed.
Global competitors race in British Speedgolf championships/in /by
The 2024 British Speedgolf Championships took place at Sunningdale Heath Golf Club, combining golf and running in a fast-paced competition.
Combating religious intolerance in Rio/in /by
Religious practitioners marched in Rio de Janeiro to promote tolerance among Brazil's diverse faiths.
Heavy rains cause devastating floods in Czech Republic/in /by
Emergency workers conducted rescue operations in Czech Republic, following days of heavy rain that caused severe flooding and mass evacuations.
WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to seek second term/in /by
By tradition, the WTO chooses its director general by consensus, with all member countries having to approve a candidate. Last July, African nations at the WTO proposed Okonji-Iweala's name for second term.
Nigeria: Hope Dashed As Petrol From Dangote Refinery Costs More Than Imported Fuel/in /by
[Premium Times] Petrol sourced from Dangote Refinery in Lagos will now cost more than gasoline imported from abroad.