Vatican firefighters install chimney on top of Sistine Chapel ahead of conclave/in /by
After every two rounds of voting in the Sistine Chapel, the ballots of the cardinals are burned in a special furnace to indicate the outcome to the outside world
Power Play or Partnership? America’s Strategy in Africa [Business Africa]/in /by
This week, our guest, historian Amzat Boukari-Yabara, revisits the intensifying American influence in Africa, spanning energy and mining projects. Meanwhile, the European Union seeks to strengthen its trade ties with Zimbabwe, and in Uganda, the tea industry is reeling from a pricing crisis.
Allen Payne, Eva Marcille bring cult classic ‘Jason’s Lyric’ film to the stage/in /by
Fans of the cult classic film “Jason’s Lyric” can catch the stage production in a city near them.
France: Family of mosque murder victim want case treated as terrorism/in /by
22-year-old Aboubakar Cissé was stabbed to death in a mosque in the Gard region in southern France in April
Memorial held for the late Pope Francis in Johannesburg/in /by
Catholic church members gathered at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Johannesburg South Africa on Wednesday for a mass to pay tribute to the late Pope Francis.
DR Congo, Rwanda reach preliminary agreement after Doha talks/in /by
The two countries were expected to submit a draft agreement to end the war in Congo's east Friday. The draft deal would cover issues such as territorial sovereignty, the fight against armed groups, and the mineral trade
Kyiv residents react after Ukraine and the US sign a mineral deal/in /by
The agreement — which the Ukrainian parliament must ratify — would establish a reconstruction fund for Ukraine that Ukrainian officials hope will be a vehicle to ensure future American military assistance
Nigeria: NNPC Sacks Refinery Mds in Bold Move to Halt Value Erosion/in /by
[This Day] In a sweeping move aimed at halting continued value erosion in Nigeria's refining sector, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has relieved the Managing Directors of the company's three refineries, Kaduna, Port Harcourt, and Warri--of their duties, THISDAY has learnt.
Restored Havana Convent Becomes School to Train Youth in Heritage Conservation/in /by
Restoration in Havana has already borne fruit, with nearly 300 buildings renovated since 2014, creating vibrant public spaces, restaurants, and galleries. Yet the challenge remains steep, as Cuba continues to face shortages of fuel, food, and electricity, alongside a decline in tourism.
Tens of thousands of white South Africans seek U.S. asylum amid land reform fears/in /by
While some Afrikaners view this as an opportunity for a better future, others, including groups like AfriForum, argue that emigration isn't the solution and emphasize their commitment to remaining in South Africa.