Fashion designer showcases Morocco’s traditional embroidery/in /by
Moroccan haute couture designer Fadila el-Gadi presented Tuesday (May 30) her latest collection at Rabat's Chellah gardens, showcasing her country's rich craft heritage. It was the closing event of the 2022 « Rabat, African capital of Culture » program.
Ghana’s foremost author, Ama Ata Aidoo dies at 81/in /by
The respected writer, known for her exceptional literary contributions and activism, died of a brief illness.
Kenyan Police involved in the killing of 12 people- Amnesty, HRW/in /by
Kenyan police were involved in the killing of 12 people, including two children, during violent opposition demonstrations in March, two rights groups said on Wednesday, denouncing a lack of accountability.
African Union’s Security Council meets to discuss Sudan/in /by
African Union's Security Council meets to discuss Sudan as a Sudanese diplomatic announces suspension of talks with paramilitary group, RSF
South Africa: Putin’s shadow hangs over the BRICS Summit/in /by
The Russian and Chinese foreign ministers are due to meet their counterparts from the BRICS economic bloc in Cape Town on Thursday, ahead of a larger summit of leaders of developing countries in South Africa in August, which Russian President Vladimir Putin may attend then. that he is indicted by th
Sudan: Army chief Burhan filmed with troops/in /by
Sudan’s warring sides on Monday agreed to extend a shaky cease-fire after pressure from mediators
Burkina PM vows no deal with jihadists, hints at election delay/in /by
Burkina Faso's prime minister on Tuesday ruled out negotiations with jihadist insurgents who control swathes of the country, while suggesting that security risks could delay the country's return to civilian rule.
Burkina Faso: nearly 40 dead in 2 jihadist attacks/in /by
About 40 people, including army auxiliaries, were killed last weekend in western Burkina Faso, during two attacks by suspected jihadists, security and local sources told AFP on Tuesday.
Ancient medicines and apothecary artefacts on display at Vatican museum/in /by
Used by nuns at a historic Rome pharmacy, these artefacts are now being showcased in two rooms: the “Spezieria di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere” (Apothecary shop of St. Cecilia in Trastevere) and the “Sala Delle Ceramiche” (Ceramics Hall).
Many countries facing food security issues are also big tobacco growing economies – WHO warns/in /by
Since 2005, there has been a nearly 20% increase in tobacco farming land across Africa, according to World Health Organization. World No Tobacco Day takes place on May 31st, 2023. The theme this year is: "Grow Food, Not Tobacco."