Mariah Carey returns with new album Here for It All, embraces “Era of Me”/in /by
Seven years after her last release, Mariah Carey is back with her 16th studio album, Here for It All. The pop icon admits she was hesitant at first, unsure if the project would come to life, but ultimately decided to embrace the moment.
UN blacklist grows: 68 companies linked to rights violations in Israel/in /by
The United Nations has significantly expanded its blacklist of companies accused of contributing to human rights violations against Palestinians through their activities in Israeli settlements, a move that amplifies a long-standing diplomatic clash.
Meta to launch ad-free Facebook, Instagram in UK/in /by
The subscriptions will cost £2.99 ($3.99) per month on the web and £3.99 on iOS and Android. Those who opt in will no longer see ads, and their personal data will not be used for targeted advertising.
Africa takes pride in hosting its first road cycling world championship/in /by
As the Road Cycling World Championships commence in Rwanda, the first time in the event’s 104-year history being held in Africa, riders like Uganda’s Ronald Yiga see more than a race.
Senegal’s Germaine Acogny pays tribute to Josephine Baker in Paris/in /by
The show marks 100 years after the legendary American-born dancer, singer, actress, and activist first appeared on stage in France.
FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino honored with Global Citizen Award/in /by
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been honored with the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award in New York. Infantino was recognized for his efforts to make football truly global — developing the next generation of talent.
Nighttime curfew imposed in Madagascar after violent service delivery protests/in /by
Hundreds of mostly young people took to the streets of Antananarivo, angry over persistent power outages and water shortages.
Abortion access in Kenya continues to be hotly debated, amid deaths/in /by
In Kenya, abortion is only legal in certain circumstances, such as when a woman’s life or health is at risk. With limited access to legal abortion services, many women are forced to seek unsafe procedures outside the healthcare system.
Guinea to hold elections after controversial referendum/in /by
Less than a week after Guinea’s controversial constitutional referendum, the country’s prime minister says fresh presidential and legislative elections will be held this year.
Seychelles votes amidst backdrop of drug and environmental concerns/in /by
Early voting has commenced across the island nation of Seychelles, setting the stage for a pivotal election where voters are weighing pressing domestic issues like a worsening drug crisis and environmental threats as they choose their next president and parliament.