Liverpool condemns ‘dehumanising, cowardly’ racist abuse of Ibrahima Konate
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate was the target of “vile and abhorrent” racist abuse online, the Premier League club said Friday.
Rescued cheetahs find refuge in Somaliland amid trafficking crisis
Inside a guarded sanctuary on the savannah, 127 rescued cheetahs pace, stretch and play — survivors of a brutal illegal trade that is pushing the species toward the brink.
Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger’s president
The European parliament voted last week to pass a resolution demanding the "immediate" release of Niger's former president Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup in 2023 and has been detained ever since. The Alliance of Sahel states reacted with indignation.
Iran threatens to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide
Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles
Sudanese artists rebuild cultural life in wartime shelter
In a school-turned-shelter on the Red Sea coast, music rises above the hardships of war as displaced Sudanese artists recreate a sense of community and purpose.
Nigerian Muslims mark End of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr prayers
Muslims in Nigeria and around the world marked the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and ushered in the holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Friday with prayers.
New WTO report: high oil, gas prices serious challenge for trade growth
The World Trade Organization warned Thursday that prolonged high oil and gas prices in 2026 would "shave off" growth from an already grim trade forecast.
Burkina Faso’s tomato export ban raises concerns over regional supply
Burkina Faso’s decision to ban the export of fresh tomatoes is drawing attention across West Africa, with traders and consumers watching closely for possible effects on supply and prices.
Nowruz in Tehran: Crowded markets dispte ongoing airstrikes
Iran’s capital Tehran showed signs of cautious activity on 19 March 2026 as residents prepared for Nowruz, despite ongoing US-Israeli strikes that have disrupted daily life since 28 February.
Cameroon delays parliamentary elections, lawmakers to stay until end 2026
Cameroonian lawmakers yet again voted on Thursday to extend their mandate, according to official media.