Amnesty accuses ADF fighters of war crimes in eastern DR Congo/in /by
Amnesty International on Tuesday accused militants in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo linked to the Islamic State (IS) group of "rampant" war crimes and crimes against humanity.
South African police officer’s crocodile retrieval sparks applause for bravery/in /by
A South African police captain is being praised for “extraordinary bravery” after he was lowered into a crocodile‑infested river to help recover human remains during a high‑risk operation on Sunday.
Pilgrims cautiously return to Tunisia’s Ghriba synagogue after 2023 attack/in /by
Despite concerns, some pilgrims say the reality on the ground is reassuring, pointing to a welcoming atmosphere and strong security presence.
SA: Captain’s crocodile retrieval sparks applause for bravery/in /by
A South African police captain is being praised for “extraordinary bravery” after he was lowered into a crocodile‑infested river to help recover human remains during a high‑risk operation on Sunday.
Pix of the Day, 5 May 2026/in /by
Pix of the Day, 5 May 2026
Cautious return of pilgrims to Tunisia’s Djerba synagogue/in /by
Despite concerns, some pilgrims say the reality on the ground is reassuring, pointing to a welcoming atmosphere and strong security presence.
Stars turning fashion into art at New York’s annual Met Gala/in /by
The fundraiser for the city’s Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute is known for its extravagant fashion and high-profile guests.
Taiwan leader defies China after Eswatini trip and reasserts island’s global role/in /by
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te returned from a three‑day visit to Eswatini declaring that state‑to‑state travel is a “basic right,” using the moment to push back against Chinese efforts to block his trip and to reaffirm Taiwan’s determination to stay engaged with the world.
Senegal village erupts in colour for African Dance Biennial/in /by
Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa descended on a Senegalese fishing village over the weekend for the African Dance Biennial, the continent’s largest showcase of contemporary African dance.
Two Mauritania MPs jailed for accusing president of racial discrimination/in /by
Two female opposition lawmakers in Mauritania were sentenced Monday to four years in prison after insulting the president and making claims of racial bias.