Deserted streets in Tanzania as protesters fear repression/in /by
Tanzania's police forces stated that they had reinforced security across the country ahead of independence day on 9th December. Activists had called for protests against president Hassan on independence day, but none took place, with many citizens fearing repression from security forces.
Vatican exhibitions puts nativity scenes from around the world on display/in /by
With Christmas barely two weeks away, Nativity scenes from around the world are on display at the Vatican. It's the 8th edition of the exhibition that recreates the birth of Jesus.
Morocco: 19 dead in Fez building collapse as AFCON approaches/in /by
Two four-story buildings collapsed overnight in the Moroccan city of Fez, killing 19 people in the second fatal collapse there this year, authorities said on Wednesday.
Nigeria: Oil Hovers Near Two-Week Highs At $63.84/Barrel/in /by
[This Day] Oil prices hovered at two-week highs yesterday, as investors expected a likely U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week to lift economic growth and energy demand, while monitoring geopolitical risk that threatens Russian and Venezuelan supply.
Bulgarian glass ornaments by disabled artists are winning hearts/in /by
In Bulgaria, a Plovdiv workshop teaches glassblowing to people with disabilities, producing handmade ornaments that support their skills and independence.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot dodges questions over Salah after 1-0 win over Inter Milan/in /by
Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to be drawn on the club’s ongoing off-pitch drama over Mohamed Salah when he spoke to reporters on Tuesday, when he spoke to reporters after Liverpool’s 1-0 win against Inter Milan.
Nine women shot dead during protest in Nigeria/in /by
Nigerian Army soldiers opened fire and killed nine women protesting the army's handling of communal clashes in the northeastern Adamawa state, witnesses and Amnesty International told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Eritrean Biniam Girmay hired as lead cyclist for former Israeli team/in /by
Former cycling team 'Israel-Premier Tech' was unveiled as 'Never Say Never' on Tuesday, after it was rebranded. The team took its new name from global showbusiness and sports company Never Say Never, partnered with Swiss investment platform Stoneweg.
Arsenal face club Brugge in champions league amid injury woes/in /by
Arsenal trained at their base north of London on Tuesday before travelling to Belgium to face Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
Elephant conservation pioneer Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies at 83/in /by
British-born zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83, his Save the Elephants group said in a statement.