Ukraine’s ancient Easter egg art helps preserve national identity/in /by
Ukraine is preparing for Easter with the pysanka, a hand‑decorated egg whose colours and symbols differ from one region to another and carry both religious and historical meaning.
Rwanda reintegrates 214 former armed group members from DR Congo/in /by
After spending several months at the Mutobo demobilization center, 214 people affiliated with armed groups were officially reintegrated this week in Rwanda.
Protests erupt in Guinea-Bissau after activist’s killing/in /by
The United Nations has condemned the killing as “brutal” and called for a full investigation, warning of a shrinking civic space in the country since the 2025 military takeover
Belgium turns Easter chocolate into giant edible sculpture/in /by
Belgium is celebrating Easter with giant edible sculptures as nearly 40 chocolatiers from across the country present their creations in Brussels for the fourth Bel’Oeuf exhibition.
Senegal: The diaspora, a key driver of the economy [Business Africa]/in /by
The Senegalese diaspora, estimated at around 700,000 people, nearly 4% of the population, lays a central role in the country’s economy. Mainly based in Europe and across Africa, it makes a significant contribution to national finances.
Watch: Strike hits major Iranian bridge near Tehran, killing at least 8 civilians/in /by
Iran said strikes on the unfinished B1 bridge in Alborz province killed at least eight people and wounded 95 on Thursday, after families gathered near the site for Nature Day celebrations.
Four children killed in machete attack at Kampala nursery school/in /by
Such attacks are rare in Kampala, and the tragedy has sparked grief and outrage among parents and the wider community.
From the Chrism Mass to the washing of the feet: Pope Leo’s first Easter season begins/in /by
Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world.
Wall Street falls, oil surges after Trump threatens more attacks on Iran/in /by
Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East.
Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies/in /by
Iran was hit by a powerful new wave of strikes on Wednesday when massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran.