South Africa raids US refugee centre, arrests seven Kenyans/in /by
A centre in South Africa processing applications for the United States refugee program was raided by immigration and law enforcement officers, and seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for working there illegally, South Africa's Home Affairs Ministry said Wednesday.
Sudan tops humanitarian crisis watchlist for third year in a row/in /by
Six of the top 10 countries on the International Rescue Committee's list are in Africa.
Thousands Cuban pilgrims flock to Havana’s El Rincon shrine seeking blessings from Saint Lazarus/in /by
Cuba saw thousands of devotees walk toward the shrine of El Rincon, on the outskirts of Havana, during the annual pilgrimage honouring Saint Lazarus.
Morocco steps up nationwide response to extreme winter weather/in /by
The operation aims to support tens of thousands of families with essential food supplies, blankets and other relief, with officials expecting to reach around 73,000 households in need. Red alerts have been issued for heavy snowfall — up to 80 centimetres in the High Atlas mountains
South African DJ Warras fatally shot in Johannesburg/in /by
A popular South African radio and club DJ, Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, was shot dead in the heart of Johannesburg on Tuesday, highlighting the country’s ongoing struggle with violent crime.
Opposition in DRC raises alarm over arrest of former presidential candidate Shadary/in /by
Opposition parties in the DRC are raising the alarm after the arrest of former presidential candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary in Kinshasa on Tuesday.
Chaos erupts in Mexico City’s Congress during transparency reform debate/in /by
Mexico City’s Congress descended into a brief scuffle during a debate on transparency reform, leading to a walkout by the opposition and approval of the changes.
PSG and Flamengo set to face off in FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar/in /by
Having ended a long wait for a maiden Champions League title in May, Paris Saint-Germain will look to lift the FIFA Intercontinental Cup for the first time when they face Flamengo in Wednesday's final.
South Africa moves to bring home citizens trapped in Ukraine conflict/in /by
South African authorities are negotiating with Russia to secure the return of 17 South African men who ended up fighting in Ukraine.
Australia begins funerals for victims of Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting/in /by
Australia has begun funerals in Sydney for victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting, as police guard services and investigations continue