Goma joins global mourning for Pope Francis
The announcement of Pope Francis’ death on Monday sparked a wave of emotion across the globe, especially in Goma
In Namibia, horse-riding becomes therapy for children with special needs
An equestrian school near Windhoek in Namibia welcomes children with special needs for therapeutic riding-lessons. Working and bonding with the horses has helped the children improve their cognitive and motor skills, says the programme's director.
In Ghana, an illegal settlement turned a forest reserve into a criminal city
The Subri Forest Reserve, once a proud symbol of Ghana’s ecological wealth, has become a stark reminder of the state's weakening grip over its protected lands.
African elephant Pupy arrives in Brazilian sanctuary after 30 years in Buenos Aires zoo
After spending 30 years in an Argentinian zoo, Pupy the African elephant has been transferred to a sanctuary in Brazil. The 35-year-old animal is the latest to be relocated from the ecopark in Buenos Aires to a sanctuary with better living conditions.
Kenya: Former Eabl Executive Joel Kamau Transitions Into Oil and Gas Sector
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Seasoned fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) executive Joel Kamau has made a bold career move, transitioning from the alcoholic beverages sector into the oil and gas industry after a seven-year stint at East African Breweries Ltd (EABL).
Bamboo may help the planet solve complex climate crisis
Bamboo is being hailed as the perfect solution for Kenya's battle against climate change and land degradation as the country sets an ambitious goal of increasing its tree cover from 12.13 percent to 30 percent by 2032.
Sudanese Refugee Children Find Hope in Libyan School
Inside the classrooms of Al Takamul in Libya, students are finding ways to reclaim their future
Pope Francis dies at 88, the Vatican says
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, has died Monday. He was 88.
Pope Francis: A decade of reform, controversy, and compassion
Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the first Pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pontiff, choosing the name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. His election raised expectations of significant reforms within
‘The Herds’ puppets highlight climate change in Lagos
The cardboard puppet animals of The Herds continued their epic journey this weekend, passing through Nigeria’s Makoko community