Pix of the Day: December 8 , 2025
Pix of the Day: December 8, 2025
Mozambique: surge in violence displaces more than 100,000 people
The past two weeks have seen a sudden increase in violent attacks from insurgent groups in Mozambique. This has led more than 100,000 people to flee, most of them being children.
SA withdraws Palestinian visa privileges over charter flight row
South African authorities have withdrawn a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians, saying the recent arrival of a charter flight with 153 people onboard was part of a campaign of “forced migration.”
Global humanitarian crisis worsens, UN seeks $23 Billion for 2026
The humanitarian system is overstretched, underfunded and under attack, the United Nations Humanitarian chief warned on Monday, as he launched an appeal for $23 billion for 2026.
17 migrants drown in Crete sea crossing
At least 17 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities say.
France and Nigeria to strengthen relations amid Nigerian security crisis
French president Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that his country would strengthen ties with Nigeria at the request of his Nigerian counterpart Bola Tinubu. This comes amid a growing security crisis in Nigeria's north.
Authorities in Nigeria secure the release of 100 kidnapped students
After more than two weeks in captivity, 100 students kidnapped from their school in Nigeria have been released.
Nigeria: Petroleum Sector Retards National Progress
[Vanguard] NNPCL is the only state-owned oil producing organization in the entire world which has become a perpetual drag on the nation's progress. Last week, just as the nation was celebrating the declaration of Ntn profits from operations last year, Nigerians were once again reminded that very little has changed in the management of the affairs of the most important business organization in Nigeria. Until new evidence surfaces indicating a new re-orientation of corporate governance, the NNPCL will find it
Italy swimmer Damiano Lestingi proposes during Olympic Flame event
Italy’s Damiano Lestingi proposed during the Olympic Flame event in Civitavecchia, turning his Milano Cortina 2026 duties into a personal milestone.
New Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy region, residents evacuated amid fires
Ukraine reports new Russian drone strikes in Sumy region as firefighters tackle fires and rescuers evacuate residents from a damaged building in Okhtyrka.