Cholera threatens over 80,000 children as rainy season hits West and Central Africa/in /by
An estimated 80,000 children are at severe risk of cholera as heavy rains sweep across West and Central Africa, exacerbating outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nigeria and raising fears of cross-border spread.
Ghana cuts interest rates by 3 per cent as inflation eases/in /by
The central bank says the move reflects growing confidence in the disinflation trend, which has seen consumer prices fall faster than ever before.
Le Court becomes first African woman to win Tour de France stage/in /by
"It's really been a dream start to the Tour. The stage win, the yellow jersey," Le Court said, "I wasn't even thinking about it when we started in Brittany".
US targets India with tariffs over Russian oil purchases/in /by
US is set to impose a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, along with additional import taxes, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil and military equipment. President Donald Trump announced the decision on Wednesday, framing it as a response to India’s economic ties with Moscow.
WATCH: Rescue efforts in Kyiv after Russian missile strikes kill six/in /by
A combined missile and drone attack by Russia on Kyiv overnight killed at least six people, including a six-year-old boy, and injured more than 80, Ukrainian officials said.
Global youths gather in Beijing to Champion peace and dialogue/in /by
The event concluded with the launch of the World Youth Peace Initiative, encouraging youth to serve as guardians of peace, champions of cross-cultural understanding, and advocates for sustainable progress.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas charged in illegal LA poker ring/in /by
The operation reportedly charged workers and women a cut of their earnings from the games. All six defendants are due to be arraigned and could face up to five years in prison per charge if convicted.
U.S singer Ciara gets Benin citizenship under new slave descendent law/in /by
"I feel incredibly proud to be a part of the importance of this moment. The significance of this moment and what it means is so special, so powerful, and I feel inspired", the singer said in her speech at the ceremony.
UN accuses M23 rebels in DR Congo of killing scores of civilians/in /by
Its human rights office says at least 169 people died in the attack in the Rutshuru territory of North Kivu province earlier this month.
Crowds risk death for food in Gaza as famine warnings intensify/in /by
Large crowds of Palestinians carried sacks of flour through Gaza City’s Zikim area as growing hunger and blocked aid deliveries deepened the humanitarian crisis in the territory.