Displaced families in Eastern Congo struggle for shelter
Zawadi Sifa has been fleeing conflict since 2012, most recently finding herself in Goma as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took over the city
Marcelo retires at age 36 to end trophy-filled career
Marcelo, the Real Madrid great famous for his big hair and being one of the most decorated players in soccer history, announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 36.
Gambia: Special Report – ‘Jah Oil Company CEO Receives ‘Exemplary Consumer Welfare Award’
[The Point] In recognition of his untiring commitment to the welfare of Gambian consumers, Hamidou Jah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jah Oil Company, was on Wednesday presented with a prestigious award by the Consortium Protection Consortium (CPC) at a presentation ceremony held at his office in Bafuloto.
January sees Egypt’s inflation Fall to 23.0% due to base effect
Inflation in Egypt is forecast to have slid to 23.0% in January, helped by a supportive base effect, according to a poll released on Thursday.
Celebrating Life and Death: Havana’s Annual Mock Funeral Tradition
In Havana, Cubans celebrated life and death with a mock funeral for 77-year-old Ricardo "Pachencho" Herrera, a retired mechanic
Five years later, is the AfCFTA already failing? {Business Africa}
This week, the AfCFTA five years on, the impact of the Yagoua-Bongor bridge on trade, and the uncertain future of Kenya’s second-hand clothing market.
DRC Crisis: ICC issues call for witnesses in the ongoing conflict
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has called for witnesses regarding the violence in Goma and surrounding areas. At least 2,000 bodies have been buried, and 900 more are in morgues and hospitals. Some bodies still lie in the streets.
Displaced Gazans face new hardships as storms destroy their temporary shelters
In the already challenging landscape of Gaza, turbulent weather conditions are exacerbating the plight of displaced residents. Strong winds, heavy rains, and dropping temperatures are making tents and shelters uninhabitable, adding to their misery.
M23’s grip on Goma: a community meeting marks a turning point
A few days after the M23 rebels took control of Goma, the movement held its first public meeting on Thursday.
Tunisia jails opposition politicians and journalist as crackdown on political dissent resumes
A judge in Tunisia handed down lengthy sentences to prominent politicians and at least one leading journalist in a move criticized by a media union and leading opposition parties as the latest move targeting critics of President Kais Saied.