France’s new prime minister vows to curb debt
Barnier's speech laying out his policy intentions represented a crucial early test for his new minority government, which has no clear majority in the parliament.
Nigeria celebrates independence day amid protests over economic hardship
Nigeria’s independence anniversary is marked by protests and frustration over economic hardship
Why has Samuel Eto’o been sanctioned by FIFA?
If the FIFA did not give details about the incident that lead to the sanction, the head of Cameroo's footbal federation was judged to have broken 2 sections of the body’s Disciplinary Code.
M23 rebel group generates approximately $300,000 a month from mining-UN
A rebel group in Congo generates around $300,000 a month in revenue through its control of a mining area in the east of the country, a U.N. official said.
Tibetans protest outside China’s embassy in India
Tibetans in India staged a protest outside China’s embassy in New Delhi, calling for an end to "genocide" in Tibet.
Nigeria turns 64: Tinubu vows “end of tunnel” is near, some protest economic hardship
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Tuesday he was "deeply aware" of the struggles of the people of Nigeria and was "committed" to finding sustainable solutions.
International culture fest ignites Karachi with music and dance extravaganza
An international culture fest kicked off in Pakistan's largest southern city on Thursday, thrilling the crowds with music and dance performances.
Discover Kabylia: Algeria’s emblematic mountain destination
In this episode of Explore Algeria, we explore Kabylia's nature, learn about its rich cultural heritage and sample one of its local delicacies.
Basketball world mourns the loss of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo
Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58.
Thousands of Haitians face starvation as hunger reaches famine level
Some 6,000 people in Haiti are starving, with nearly half the population experiencing crisis levels of hunger as gang violence smothers life in the capital of Port-au-Prince and beyond, according to a new report released Monday.