Debate over asset declarations: Senegal’s controversial draft law/in /by
In Senegal, a significant draft law concerning asset declarations is set for debate in the National Assembly on August 18, 2025.
Wildfires destroy thousands of hectares in Spain/in /by
More than 9,000 hectares have been burned in wildfires across Spain’s Ourense province in Galicia, where residents have been evacuated as flames approach homes.
Senegal President exempts himself from new anti-corruption law/in /by
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has vowed to return financial accountability to the Senegalese government after his predecessor embezzled public funds and left billions of dollars in hidden debt – yet, Faye himself is exempt from the new transparency law.
DR Congo former justice minister faces 10 years in prison/in /by
Constant Mutamba is accused of attempting to steal nearly $20 million in public funds intended to finance the construction of a prison in the city of Kisangani.
Awa Odori festival in Japan continues with nightly so-odori performances/in /by
Hundreds of dancers are filling the streets of Tokushima this week as the Awa Odori festival’s full-scale outdoor performances take place across multiple venues in western Japan.
South Africa starts ‘national dialogue’ about poverty, inequality/in /by
The talks, initiated by President Cyril Ramaphosa after calls from civil society, are expected to include most political parties, civic groups and members of the public.
PSG beats Tottenham in penalty shootout to win UEFA Super Cup after late rally/in /by
Paris Saint-Germain produced a dramatic late rally before beating Tottenham in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, securing a fifth trophy of 2025 for the French club.
Firefighters struggle to contain blazes in northern and central Portugal/in /by
Thousands of firefighters in Portugal battled to contain multiple wildfires on Thursday as blazes threatened northern and central regions after weeks of intense heat across southern Europe.
Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam/in /by
Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks.
Sudan launches 10-Day Cholera vaccination drive amid deadly outbreak/in /by
While Khartoum’s last vaccination drive helped curb infections, aid groups warn the disease is surging in other regions, particularly Darfur, where collapsing infrastructure and flooding are creating perfect conditions for cholera to spread.