Cameroon’s civil society calls on voters to sanction Biya in upcoming elections/in /by
Human Rights Watch and other observers have also criticized the regime for cracking down on opposition and independent groups in the lead-up to the vote, citing arrests and restrictions on political activity .
Dance4Refugees challenges Instagram users to share their moves for a cause/in /by
Dance4Refugees is challenging people to share their take on a choreographed dance on Instagram, raising awareness for the 123 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, according to UNHCR.
Nigeria: Tanker Explosions Responsible for More Than 1,500 Deaths – NEMA/in /by
[Vanguard] Lokoja--The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has called for precautionary measures to prevent tanker accidents and fire disasters in the country.
Russia warns U.S. against military intervention in Israel-Iran tensions/in /by
Zakharova added that Iran remains committed to its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and is willing to resume dialogue with the U.S., but only if Israel halts its attacks.
Kenya court sentences two to jail terms for aiding 2019 hotel attackk/in /by
The judge said the Kenyan men had played a critical role in aiding the al-Shabaab militants to carry out the attack.
Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in United States/in /by
The day is being marked amid President Donald Trump's ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the federal government.
Real Madrid’s Mbappe hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis at start of Club World Cup tournament/in /by
Real Madrid's star forward, Kylian Mbappe, has been hospitalised with an acute case of gastroenteritis, his club said on Thursday. His hospitalisation casts doubt over what part he might be able to play in the monthlong Club World Cup tournament underway in the United States.
United Nations harnesses power of music for peace in South Sudan/in /by
Peacekeeping mission, UNMISS, partnered with UNESCO to host a concert in Upper Nile state, which has been the epicentre of conflict in recent months.
Morocco to reassess Turkey trade deal amid swelling deficit/in /by
Experts argue that long-term solutions require Morocco to boost the competitiveness of its own industrial output, diversify exports, and possibly reassess several free trade agreements
South Africa declares state of disaster following severe weather/in /by
Snow, heavy rains, and high winds, and flooding have impacted several provinces across the country.