Ugandan nurse brings lifeline to forgotten elders amid growing aging crisis
In the remote hills of Uganda, Winnie Katwesigye is on a mission. She is not only delivering healthcare but also restoring dignity to elderly people often forgotten by the system.
Cameroon: UN raises alarm at exclusion of President Biya’s rival from vote
Cameroonian authorities have barred Maurice Kamto, Biya's fiercest challenger from standing, leading to protests. 92-year-old Biya announced in July that he would seek re-election, ending speculation that he might step aside
Sudan appeals for aid after landslide kills more than 1,000 in Darfur
The village of Tarasin was “completely leveled to the ground,” the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army said as it appealed to the U.N. and international aid groups for help to recover the bodies
Nigeria submits bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
This is the second time Abuja is bidding to host the Commonwealth Games. It lost its first attempt to Glasgow in 2014. India's Ahmedabad is the other bidder
Finnish court sentences Nigerian separatist leader to six years in jail
It found that Simon Ekpa had attempted to promote the independence of the so-called Biafra region of Nigeria by illegal means.
Pix of the Day: September 2, 2025
Pix of the Day: September 2, 2025
New Delhi faces fresh flood threat as Yamuna River crosses danger mark
Heavy monsoon rains battered northern India on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people in 24 hours and forcing authorities to shut schools and offices in several areas.
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt walk the red carpet in Venice for ‘The Smashing Machine’
Hollywood stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt walked the red carpet in Venice on Monday for the premiere of their latest film, 'The Smashing Machine.'
Archaeologists stumble on rare statue of Egyptian god Pataikos
The discovery is believed to be the first of its kind in Anatolia, southeastern Turkey. The statue was dug from a 2,100-year-old tomb containing various figures and artifacts
Croatia’s Istria region hit by sudden and severe flooding
Torrential rain brought severe flash flooding to parts of Istria on Tuesday, submerging streets, basements and ground-floor flats after 100 litres of rain fell per square metre in under an hour.