At least 30 people killed after church collapses in Amhara
At least 30 people have died and more than 200 were injured when scaffolding collapsed at a church in Ethiopia.
Two people killed as police fire on anti-government protesters in Morocco
Two people have been killed in a fifth night of anti-government protests in Morocco.
Groundbreaking conservationist Jane Goodall dies aged 91
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91.
Morocco: The 14th edition of the Magreb International Film Festival opens in Oujda
This year, the festival explores the theme "From Cinema Screens, Bridges Are Built and Stories Are Told."
Madagascar: Protests ongoing to demand president’s resignation as police presence grows
Protesters have returned to the streets despite the government's recent dissolution.
DRC: Joseph Kabila’s death sentence sends shockwaves through Goma
In the M23 controlled city, many residents fear greater violence and division after Kabila's conviction.
Athens paralyzed by general strike against new labor laws
Athens was paralyzed by a general strike as thousands protested new labour laws. Public transport, schools, courts, and hospitals faced major disruptions.
Munich Oktoberfest resumes after seven-hour closure
Munich’s Oktoberfest resumed after a tense seven-hour shutdown due to a bomb threat. Police cleared the grounds, ensuring safety for festival-goers.
Sudan humanitarian aid group among winners of Right Livelihood Award
The Swedish Right Livelihood Award Foundation also honoured activists from Myanmar, Taiwan and the Pacific Islands.
Six rarely seen paintings valued at $150 million unveiled at Abu Dhabi museum
Sotheby’s on Wednesday unveiled six masterpieces collectively valued an estimated amount of $150 million at a museum in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.