“Do not boycott the election, change is still possible” Jean Louis Billon urges Ivorians [Interview]
I believe the elections will go well. Unfortunately, Côte d’Ivoire has always experienced pre- and post-election crises
Kenya mourns the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga
Kenya is in mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a towering figure in the country’s political landscape who ran for the presidency five times over three decades. Odinga died on Wednesday in India after suffering a heart attack.
Kenyans mourn the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga
In Nairobi, Kenyans took to the streets to pay tribute to the former prime minister, affectionately known as Baba.
UN warns: Global CO2 levels hit record high, fueling extreme weather
The World Meteorological Organisation said in its latest bulletin on greenhouse gases, an annual study released ahead of the U.N.’s annual climate conference, that C02 growth rates have now tripled since the 1960s, and reached levels not seen in at least 800,000 years.
Tributes pour in from across the world for the Kenya’s late Raila Odinga
The former prime minister was one of Kenya’s most influential and enduring political figures despite failing five times to win the presidency.
Pix of the Day: October 15, 2025
Pix of the Day: October 15, 2025
Zimbabwe girls use ancient Nhanga to combat child marriage
Women and girls in rural Zimbabwe are reviving Nhanga, an ancient custom traditionally used to prepare girls to marriage, and transforming it into a forum to promote gender equality.
Torrential rains devastate Mexico, leaving 64 dead and dozens missing
More than 300 communities across central and eastern Mexico remained isolated on Tuesday after deadly landslides and flooding swept through the region, leaving at least 64 people dead.
Belgian police clash with protesters as austerity anger grips Brussels
Belgian police used tear gas and water cannon on Tuesday to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who filled the streets of Brussels to denounce Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.
Madagascar’s crisis intensifies following dissolution of parliament
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, escalating a deepening political crisis after a military rebellion forced him to flee and go into hiding.