The Basketball Africa League, a boon for talents and sports infrastructure
Teams are travelling to the various conferences to try and spot the talents of the future of African basketball.
Pope Francis renews call for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine
"I also continue to follow the situation in the Middle East with concern and sorrow. I renew my appeal not to give in to the logic of claiming war. Let us instead prevail in the ways of dialogue and diplomacy, that can do so much. I pray every day for peace in Palestine and Israel .." Pope Francis
Ivory Coast: Women cooperative for vegetables transforming rural village
“In the days when I didn't grow onions, when I needed something, I had to ask someone (for help) (saying), sorry, could you help me. Or I ask my husband for help and if he doesn't have anything, I can't find anything, unless I take out a loan with someone I know.”
London Marathon: Women’s-only world record, Kenyan double victory
The Kenyan double win on Sunday (Apr. 21) came on the day the London Marathon remembered last year's champion. Kenyan runner Kelvin Kiptum died in a car crash in February aged 24.
About 15 million Sudanese in need of urgent health assistance
Seven-year-old Mohammed, who began showing symptoms of an enlarged spleen and severe anemia at the age of two, used to receive treatment at a hospital in Sudan's capital of Khartoum. However, the hospital where he used to go was destroyed in the war and his family was forced to flee.
Black Chicagoans feel left behind as millions marshaled for migrant crisis
Over 38,000 migrants mostly South Americans have arrived in Chicago prompting the city to spend more than $300 million. The situation has stirred widespread controversy and sometimes resentment among local residents.
Environmental Volunteering: Activists gather in Lagos ahead of World Earth Day
World Earth Day serves as a call to action for individuals, governments, businesses, and civil society to work together towards a greener and more sustainable world. It is observed annually on the 22nd of April.
Nigerian chess master plays for 60 hours in bid to set new world record
Tunde Onakoya played against Shawn Martinez, an American chess champion, in line with Guinness World Record guidelines that any attempt to break the record must be made by two players who would play continuously for the entire duration.
Egyptian,Turkish Foreign ministers urge de-escalation in the Middle East
"Other countries should not think they will not be affected by this, thinking that this will happen only in the Middle East," Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan warned on Saturday (Apr. 20).
Gaza war: Deadly strike on Rafah, Israel raids Nur Shams camp in West Bank
This Saturday (Apr. 20), as has been the case for the past 6 months in Gaza, funeral prayers were held. The human toll of 6 months of war is extremely heavy: over 33,800 people have been killed.