Heart surgeon turned comedian, Egypt’s Bassem Youssef begins “The Middle Beast” tour
"No, I mean, I'm not a content creator. So, what I do is either post about my shows or post clips from my interviews because people's attention spans are much smaller now. So, when I do an interview that is like an hour, an hour and a half,.." Bassem Youssef, comedian
We are working on ways to support drought-hit African countries- IMF
“I think it's important to start by saying that we have seen over the last several years and decade an increased frequency of climate shocks globally. And Africa has been particularly hard hit by these climate shocks.. we see this, of course, happening now with these droughts in Zimbabwe, Malawi.."
Rwanda: Fostering national unity through dance
Welcome to the "rafiki" (Swahili word for 'Friend') dance club in central Kigali. Drumbeats set the stage as young men and women try to master the traditional Amaraba dance. Rwanda marks this years the 30th commemoration of the 1994 genocide.
Inedible for some, delicious for others: inside Berlin’s ‘Disgusting food’ museum
Delicious for some, simply inedible for others. Would you consider poisonous snakes or a sheep's eye as an ingredient in a recipe? A Berlin Museum is dedicated to showing cultural differences when it comes to cuisine and explores the idea of taste and cultural preferences.
Al Ahly Coach Warns Against Arrogance Ahead of Second Leg Clash with Simba
As Al Ahly prepares for the crucial second leg, the team remains focused on securing a spot in the final four of the competition. With the defending champions aiming to reclaim the title for the 12th time in their history, all eyes are on their performance in the upcoming match.
South Africa: former Speaker of Parliament released on bail
Mapisa-Nqakula maintained her innocence and suggested the charges against her were politically motivated with the country set to hold national elections later this year.
Nigerian authorities pursue legal action against Binance and executives
The court hearing, which took place in the capital, Abuja, saw Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of financial crime compliance, present, while Nadeem Anjarwalla, the company's regional manager, remains at large after fleeing custody in March
French president Macron acknowledges France’s role in Rwanda genocide
In a video to be released on social media on Sunday, Macron acknowledges France's failure to act decisively during one of the darkest chapters in Rwanda's history
South Africa: Footballer and olympian Luke Fleurs killed in car hijacking
“Luke Fleurs tragically lost his life last night during a hijacking incident in Johannesburg. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time,” Kaizer Chiefs said in a statement.
Women rights activists react to DRC first female PM
They've hailed the move as a big step towards gender equality