Von der Leyen in Kyiv as Ukraine marks four years of Russia’s war
Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion as Ursula von der Leyen visits Kyiv, vowing sustained EU financial and military support.
Six people injured after fire breaks out at Lagos international airport
Six people were injured and flights temporarily suspended after a fire broke out at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, late Monday afternoon, airport authorities said.
Somaliland looks to Israel for help with water crisis
Rainy seasons in Somaliland have been late and meagre for at least five years, leading to frequent droughts. Now the breakaway region hopes Israeli help can significantly boost the amount of land under cultivation from its current level of just 3 percent.
Gaza: Residents mark Ramadan amid food shortages
In war-scarred Gaza, residents are doing what they can to mark Ramadan as basic supplies continue to run thin on the ground.
DRC: Maurice Pellosh’s clients rediscover their portraits in documentary
A new documentary about Maurice Pellosh has enabled former clients of the Congolese photographer to rediscover their portraits that were taken decades ago.
Georgia village revives Berikaoba, an ancient pagan spring festival
Each spring, Georgia’s village of Didi Chailuri revives Berikaoba, a pagan rite with masked berikas, music and wrestling, hoping for fertility and good harvest.
Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo: “Gabon deserves much better” [Interview]
In Gabon, the High Authority for Communication has requested the suspension of social media until further notice. This decision has sparked controversy. We discuss this with Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo, Special Advisor and Deputy Spokesperson for President Oligui Nguema.
Chad closes border with Sudan following clashes
Chad has shut it’s border with neighbouring Sudan, following clashes linked to the conflict in Sudan that claimed the lives of five Chadian soldiers.
Trade and hope return to Uvira after DRC-Burundi border reopens
Closed for more than two months, the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened this Monday, February 23, ending a period of isolation and uncertainty for thousands of residents.
Ethiopia marks 65th army anniversary amid Tigray tensions
Ethiopia celebrated the 65th anniversary of its Special Operations Command on Sunday in Hawassa, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praising the military's modernization efforts, as renewed tensions simmer along the Tigray border—the region devastated by civil war between 2020 and 2022.