DR Congo: Rwanda protests U.S. sanctions against top official
Rwanda’s government described the sanctions against Gen. James Kabarebe, a deputy minister of foreign affairs, as “unjustified and unfounded”
Top UN official calls for immediate ceasefire in eastern DR Congo
United Nations special envoy to Congo, Bintou Keita, called for an immediate cease fire and an end to hostilities "without conditions" by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo
Christie’s AI art auction sparks controversy amid artist protests
Christie’s AI art auction sparks controversy as 6,000 artists protest over copyright concerns. Despite the backlash, the auction continued, further fuelling the debate on AI creativity.
Ghana struggles to deal with a cholera outbreak
With over 6,100 cases and 51 deaths recorded as of 16 February, the crisis has put immense pressure on health authorities
Global conflicts dominate agenda at G20 meeting of foreign ministers
Amid tensions between Pretoria and Washington, the gathering was marked by the absence of a senior US delegation.
Trump marks Black History Month amid his war on diversity
His administration is implementing sweeping rollbacks of initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the federal government.
Burkina Faso’s military leader focuses on economic autonomy
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who has led the country since a 2022 coup, want to reduce reliance on foreign aid and harness internal resources.
Boat fleeing rebel offensive capsizes in Congo, killing 22
The majority of victims were people fleeing the ongoing advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
Honoring black heritage: Shuck One’s upcoming exhibit at Pompidou Center
French street artist Shuck One is paying tribute to influential Black figures who have shaped France's contemporary history, both on the mainland and in its overseas territories.
Study finds world’s mountain glaciers melting faster than ever before
They're shrinking at more than twice the speed of the early 2000s, raising concerns about sea levels.