UN permits evacuation of families of Burundi staff amid DRC violence/in /by
As violence rages on in the DRC, the UN has given the green light to the evacuation of families of its international staff from Burundi, according to a letter seen by news agency AFP. Several flights have been chartered, according to a local official.
Namibia: Supreme Court throws out challenge to presidential election result/in /by
Namibia’s Supreme Court has thrown out a challenge to last year’s presidential election that was launched by opposition parties. The move will allow Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the country’s ruling party to take power in March.
Opening of FIFA talent academy marks a new era for Mauritania football/in /by
Tuesday marked a significant milestone for Mauritania, as the nation commemorated two pivotal advancements in its football journey.
Sudan: UNICEF ramps up response to cholera outbreak/in /by
2,700 cholera cases have been reported in war-torn Sudan’s White Nile state in the first few weeks of 2025. In the face of the outbreak, UNICEF is ramping up its response to prevent the spread of the disease and shield vulnerable children.
Rio’s ‘Suburban Madness’ Carnival Fosters Inclusion Through Samba/in /by
With Rio’s Carnival expected to generate $965 million, its impact extends beyond tourism—spreading a vibrant, unifying culture worldwide.
Muslims in Cairo stock up on provisions for Ramadan/in /by
Residents in Cairo are descending on the city’s market to buy food, decorations and lanterns as they gear up for Ramadan. Some at the markets said they had noticed an increase in prices, and were concerned about the amount of money they had to spend.
Nigeria: Dangote Reduces Petrol Price to N825/in /by
[Daily Trust] Marketers expressed excitement yesterday following the reduction in ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petroleum by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals.
Clashes at mass protest in Athens on deadly train crash anniversary/in /by
On the second anniversary of the Tempe train crash, protests grew violent in the Greek capital, even as families of the dead urged the focus to be on remembrance.
Humanitarians call for $2.5B to aid 11 million in DR Congo/in /by
The United Nations and its partners revealed on Thursday their plan to launch a 2025 Humanitarian Response Initiative in collaboration with Congolese authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Dancers gear up for Rio Carnival/in /by
In Rio’s Sambadrome, dancers are hard at work, gearing up for the carnival. Every year, an increasing number of groups featuring professional dancers flock to the city, which is expected to see eight million tourists for this year's carnival.