Sudan: Bodies hastily buried in shallow unmarked graves as conflict enters fourth month/in /by
“We are aware of this report about dead bodies in Khartoum and other places. Our position is clear; the dead must be given proper attention and returned to their families so they can have burial according to their religious and custom practice “ Adnan Hizam, International Committee of the Red Cross
South Africa: Springboks say they will not fake an injury to call up Pollard for World Cup/in /by
"But if you have a heart, how do you pick a guy and then tell him to fake an injury and get the other guy in? We would never do that."
Youth hubs creating jobs for young people in nine African countries – IFAD/in /by
“When I learned about soilless farming, I thought that no, this is actually different from what I know, and what I learned in school, and what I’ve been taught. So, because of this unique way of farming, it’s one of the things that inspired me to continue in this line.” Tomilayo Hamzat, Youth Hub
Niger: Concern mounts over well-being of Mohamed Bazoum/in /by
"Even under the worst dictatorship, you should not starve people to die, to death. This is not acceptable. It is know publicly known, it is not acceptable. It should not be tolerated.. those who have power and its work should tell that clearly and strongly to the junta.." Niger's Ambassador to US
Nigeria: Oil Theft – ‘Why FG Should Not Release Arrested Vessel’/in /by
[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led-federal government should not release an oil vessel arrested on suspicion of oil theft, a private pipeline security contractor early this month, Mayor Eshanakpe Israel, has said.
Gabon: Supporters of Ali Bongo rally in Owendo, say he is “the choice of reason”/in /by
Supporters of Gabonese president Ali Bongo believe that their candidate "is the choice of reason" as he launches his election campaign in the Owendo commune, running for a third term in office. Celestin Mba Ndong, one of those attending the rally in Owendo, describes Bongo as "the choice of reason".
Benin: Hundreds of trucks blocked at border with Niger following coup/in /by
"We're stuck here. We're going on about 16 days today. We're asking the African population to sort out their problems, to let us through - we'll unload our luggage, turn around and go back to our families in peace, as we should." Issiaka Bassé, truck driver on his way to Niger
Jewish kids of color attend inclusive summer camp/in /by
For over the past 14 years it has functioned as an extended family for campers who are often the only Jewish child of color in their hometown or treated more as a curiosity than a full-fledged member of Jewish or Black communities.
Thousands of coup supporters rally near French base in Niger/in /by
Thousands of coup supporters rallied near a French military base in Niger on Friday, a day after West African leaders said they would muster a "standby" force in their efforts to reinstate the country's deposed leader.
Brazil’s iconic palace overlooking Copacabana Beach turns 100/in /by
Since its opening on August 13, 1923, world-renowned heads of state, celebrities and royals have frequented the Copacaban Palace. The family of Octávio Guinle, the hotel’s founder managed the palace until 1989. It became part of the LVMH conglomerate in 2018.