Jongo festival in Rio calls for cultural preservation 
Dancers from 18 communities rooted in Brazil’s history of slavery gathered in Rio de Janeiro this week to perform Jongo, a traditional dance with African origins.
Trump administration revokes more than 6,000 student visas
The US State Department says this is mostly for overstays or breaking the law with a small minority because of 'support for terrorism'.
Burkina Faso kicks out U.N. coordinator over ‘false’ report
In a statement, the government accused Carol Flore-Smereczniak of participating in the preparation of the report — titled Children and Armed Conflict in Burkina Faso — which it says is “without evidence or supporting documentation” and that conveyed “serious and false information”
Chad police arrests son of Boko Haram founder with 5 other jihadists
18-year-old Muslim Mohammed Yusuf is the youngest son of the radical Nigerian preacher Mohammed Yusuf, who in the early 2000s founded the violent Islamist group Boko Haram.
World mosquito day marks deadly impact of tiny insects
With over one million deaths annually linked to mosquito-borne diseases, World Mosquito Day calls for vigilance, innovation, and action against one of nature’s smallest but deadliest threats.
Trump calls Putin to propose Zelenskyy meeting after White House talks on Ukraine
The phone call came after discussions in Washington between the US and Ukrainian presidents together with seven European leaders.
Somalia says dozens of al shabab fighters killed in army operation
Since July, Somali forces and African Union peacekeepers have intensified operations against the group's strongholds in the centre and south of the country
Kyiv ceremony honours artist killed on the frontline
Mourners gathered in Kyiv on Monday to bid farewell to Ukrainian artist and soldier Davyd Chychkan, who died after being wounded on the frontline in Zaporizhzhia.
Security guarantees for Ukraine take center stage in Washington talks
The meeting, held against the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing war, was framed as a turning point. While challenges remain — including whether Kyiv will cede territory — leaders left Washington with what they called a renewed sense of unity and momentum toward peace.
Sudan’s Burhan reshuffles military amid war and political strain
The shake-up comes amid a deeply fragmented political landscape. The RSF has established a parallel government, intensifying fears of Sudan’s de facto split, as both factions battle for legitimacy and control.