Southern Syria: renewed violence between Druze and Bedouin clans
Renewed fighting erupted overnight into Friday between armed Druze groups and Bedouin clan members in southern Syria.
AU names Burundian president special envoy for Sahel region
"He will be able to speak on equal terms with the leaders of the Sahel States Alliance," highlights a diplomatic source.
New sanctions from EU and UK target Russia’s energy sector and military intelligence
The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow's energy sector, shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and military intelligence service with new sanctions.
Joint visit of Church leaders to Gaza after deadly Church attack on Thursday
Top church leaders in Jerusalem made a rare solidarity visit to Gaza on Friday, just one day after an Israeli shell hit its only Catholic church, resulting in three fatalities.
Critics accuse Eswatini authorities of selling out their country over US deportees
Government critics in Eswatini have accused the government of selling out the country after it took in five men accused of violent crimes who were deported from the US.
WAFCON 2024/25: Road to the semi-finals begins
No team dominated the opening round, as group-toppers Nigeria, Morocco, and South Africa each dropped points, and none completed a clean sweep of victories
Kickball: a unique fusion of football and baseball for girls in Liberia
Kickball, a blend of football and baseball. It’s played with feet instead of bats like in baseball, and there are no men involved.
‘Good Trouble’ rallies across US push back on Trump agenda
Thousands joined protests across the United States on Thursday, held in memory of John Lewis and in opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent policies.
Gaza Christians killed in Israeli strike on church compound laid to rest
Mourners gathered Thursday evening in Gaza City for the funeral of two Christians killed when an Israeli shell struck Gaza’s only Catholic church compound earlier that day.
The ripple effect of Trump’s budget cuts on refugee camps in Kenya
Global aid organizations are experiencing the effects of the Trump administration's choice to close USAID and reduce funding for other aid groups.