African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia at risk amid US funding cuts/in /by
Washington said its decision was due the government’s lack of progress in containing the al-Shabaab group or in taking ownership of its own security.
Artisanal potters in Benin are preserving their heritage/in /by
Women in Sè, a village in south-western Benin that is celebrated as the country’s pottery capital, carry on their family traditions.
Zuma sparks outrage after India meeting with Gupta brother/in /by
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has triggered a political storm after meeting fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta in India and declaring his intention to seek office again, drawing fierce criticism from the government.
Bruce Lee becomes first Chinese American honoured with state day/in /by
California will honour martial arts legend Bruce Lee with an annual day of recognition after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making May 17 Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history.
Ghana’s inflation rises in June as high fuel prices persist/in /by
Prices rose to 5.3% in June, up from 3.7% in May, with transport fares, rent, and school fees being the main drivers
DR Congo opens Ebola nurseries to protect children separated from infected parents/in /by
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles a worsening Ebola outbreak, authorities have established special nurseries to care for children whose parents are receiving treatment. The centres provide shelter, daily care and psychological support while helping reduce the risk of infection.
Over one million undocumented migrants apply for residency in Spain/in /by
The Socialist government's mass regularisation programme, which closed on 30 June, comes as others European countries crack down on irregular immigration.
US to block UN funding for Somalia in blow to AU peace mission/in /by
In a diplomatic note to the African Union seen by Reuters, the US has vowed to block any spending of UN funds on the AU Support ​and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
Mali creates state body to regulate gold trade/in /by
Mali has created a new state agency to regulate its booming artisanal gold sector after uncovering major discrepancies between officially declared exports and imports reported abroad.
Iran’s slain supreme leader lying in state in Tehran head of funeral events/in /by
Nearly four months after his death, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's burial is taking place as Iran and the US observe a fragile ceasefire.