In Trinidad and Tobago, a new generation embraces the sound of the steelpan/in /by
The steelpan - a percussion instrument created in Trinidad and Tobago in 1939 - is making a comeback as a new generation embraces its vibrant sound. Fans of the pan say new technology has made the instrument more accessible and affordable, with more schools introducing it to students.
IOC meeting takes place in Lausanne ahead of the Winter Olympics/in /by
The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty Coventry, convened an executive board meeting on Tuesday at the organization's headquarters in Lausanne ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
UN chief backs Benin authorities, ECOWAS after coup attempt/in /by
The coup attempt in Benin over the weekend not only sparked reactions in the immediate proximity of the country, with ECOWAS members intervening to support the armed forces of Benin. The office of the UN Secretary-General has now also expressed worry in the face of the instability in the country.
Sudanese militia leader sentenced to 20 years for Darfur atrocities/in /by
The International Criminal Court sentenced Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman to a jail term for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed more than 20 years ago.
South African journalist out on bail for Russia fighter recruitment charge/in /by
A South African radio presenter and four other accused were granted bail by the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Airstrikes along Cambodia-Thailand border displace tens of thousands/in /by
Airstrikes and rocket fire along the Cambodia-Thailand border have displaced many. Both governments blame each other for breaking the ceasefire, with casualties rising.
UN ‘concerned’ by deal handing control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius/in /by
It has urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify the May agreement which it says violates the rights of Chagossian people.
Environment summit calls for bold action on climate and biodiversity/in /by
The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly aims to advance solutions for planetary resilience.
Nigeria reacts to Mali statement after emergency military plane landing/in /by
Nigeria's Air Force has reacted to threatening statements by neighbouring Mali after a Nigerian military aircraft headed to Portugal had to make an emergency landing in western Mali on Monday.
Police deployed to major cities in Tanzania ahead of planned protests/in /by
Human rights organisations call on the authorities to respect the right to freedom of peaceful assembly.