Crane falls on train in Thailand, killing at least 30 and injuring dozens more/in /by
At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane fell onto a passenger train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province in the northeast on 14 January.
Madagascar military receives equipment and training from Russia/in /by
As Madagascar continues its political transition after the ouster of the previous government, it is strengthening cooperation with Russia.
New calls for humanitarian truce in Sudan as peace talks resume in Cairo/in /by
Sudan peace efforts resumed in Cairo on Wednesday as Egypt, the United Nations and the United States called for the warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce, as the war between the army and its rival paramilitary nears the three-year mark.
Chad: at least six killed in fighting between rebel group and armed forces/in /by
Clashes between the Chadian army and the MPRD rebel group have killed at least six people in the country's south, both sides said Wednesday.
Senegal through to AFCON final after 1-0 win against Egypt/in /by
Sadio Mané fired Senegal into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over seven-time winner Egypt on Wednesday.
US State Department to suspend visa processing for 75 countries/in /by
The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Uganda: authorities shut down internet hours before polling stations open/in /by
Currently facing a countrywide internet blockage, Uganda is set to vote in the presidential election on Thursday. A generational battle on the ballot is expected when pop star turned politician Bobi Wine seeks to mount a successful challenge again against incumbent president Yoweri Museveni.
Highlife: the rhythm that defines Ghanaian life/in /by
As modern sounds rise and fall, Highlife remains woven into daily life — not as nostalgia, but as a living cultural heartbeat that continues to define what it means to be Ghanaian.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov condemns US operation in Venezuela/in /by
Lavrov described Washington's toppling of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a "gross violation of international law."
Man City Close in on league cup final as Semenyo strikes/in /by
Manchester City’s new recruit, Antoine Semenyo, scored his second goal in two games for his new club, helping Pep Guardiola’s side edge closer to the English League Cup final after a 2-0 win over Newcastle on Tuesday night.