A lake in Sao Paulo turns green due to algae bloom
A lake in Sao Paulo’s iconic Ibirapuera Park has turned green due to an algae bloom stemming from low water levels amid historic drought and record high temperatures in Brazil.
Madagascar’s model ship builders make country’s crafstmanship shine
Kylie Minogue, Prince Albert of Monaco, and the Spanish royal family are all customers according to the company, and Pope Francis was gifted a model by Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina.
FIFA confirms a dozen venues for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the USA
FIFA has confirmed the 12 stadiums in the United States that will stage matches at the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025 when the 32 best clubs in the world compete to be FIFA Club World Champions.
France’s FM visits Lebanon in push for ceasefire talks as Israeli airstrikes continue
Barrot who landed in the Lebanese capital on Sunday aims to step up his ocuntry's humanitarian support and to open a way for diplomatic negotiations amidst an Israeli bombardment campaign on Lebanon.
Intensification of fighting in Lebanon worries Israelis demanding a hostage deal
Even though Israel has listed the elimination of Hamas, the release of all abductees and the safe return of residents who live on the border with Lebanon as war objectives, some question if all can be achieved simultaneously.
Ghana: Detention conditions of ‘StopGalamseyNow’ protesters spark controversy
The convenor of the 'StopGalamseyNow' protest, Oliver Mawuse Barker Vormawor, alongside 11 other protesters, has been remanded into custody until October 8. Defence lawyers argue that the protesters have suffered inhumane treatment, including denial of food, water,during their initial detention.
Hezbollah: Who will replace Hassan Nasrallah?
After being at the helm of the group for over three decades, finding a successor to Nasrallah as leader of Hezbollah will be a difficult task. But replace him they will
Gaz Mawete shines at La Cigale and announces new projects
Congolese music star Gaz Mawete recently electrified the stage at La Cigale in Paris with a sold-out performance that solidified his place as one of Africa’s most dynamic musical talents.
Egypt: Suez Canal revenues plummet as Gaza war hurts shipping
Egypt’s president said on Sunday its revenues from the Suez Canal have dropped by 60%, or more than $6 billion, in recent months as attacks by Yemen’s Houthis disrupt Red Sea shipping
New cost of living rallies planned in Nigeria
Demonstrations rocked Nigeria in July and August, with protestors demanding the reinstatement of a fuel subsidy, and end to government corruption