Filmmakers of ‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ condemn ‘dehumanisation’ in Gaza/in /by
At the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, the filmmakers and cast of Kaouther Ben Hania’s 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' made an emotional appeal to end the violence in Gaza, earning a standing ovation as they entered.
UN calls for fair elections as Cameroon’s Biya seeks 8th term/in /by
Cameroonian authorities have barred Maurice Kamto, Biya's fiercest challenger from standing, leading to protests. 92-year-old Biya announced in July that he would seek re-election, ending speculation that he might step aside
Congo begins electoral roll revision ahead of 2026 presidential vote/in /by
Officials say the operation aims to ensure transparency and guarantee the credibility of the vote which is due to take place in March next year.
US budget cuts threaten UN peacekeeping in South Sudan and DRC/in /by
US President Donald Trump last week unilaterally cancelled $4.9 billion in foreign aid already approved by Congress.
Gaza war sparks education crisis, 660,000 children out of school – UN/in /by
Almost two years into the war in Gaza, alongside the ever-mounting death toll and flattened infrastructure, there’s another casualty of war: children’s education. With "nearly all" school-aged children out of education, they're at risk of becoming a "lost generation," the United Nations says.
Greece passes tough new law to detain and fine failed asylum seekers/in /by
After a new surge in migrant arrivals,Greece has passed a law toughening its stance on failed asylum seekers.
Kabila slams treason trial, calls death penalty bid political/in /by
The former Congolese head of state is on trial before the High Military court on charges including war crimes, rape, and murder.
Families demand justice in Boeing 737 Max crash case/in /by
A Texas federal judge heard arguments on a US government's motion to dismiss its criminal case against the aerospace company.
Nigeria boat accident in Niger state kills over 60, many missing/in /by
A tragic boat accident in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State has left at least 60 people dead, with many more still missing, after an overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday morning.
Nigeria: Renewed Hope Backs Tinubu, Seeks NNPCL Boss Removal/in /by
[Leadership] A pro-democracy coalition, the Renewed Hope Interest Defenders, has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, support for local refineries, and executive orders aimed at boosting investment in the oil and gas sector.