Witchcraft and politics: Uganda’s election season sparks supernatural surge/in /by
As Uganda heads into its election season, some candidates are turning to unconventional methods to gain an edge. In Eastern Uganda, Rosie Mukite, a witch doctor, says she has seen a noticeable increase in visits from political hopefuls seeking supernatural help.
Saïdia: Morocco’s Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean/in /by
Known as the ‘Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean’, Saïdia is a vibrant blend of sun, sea and serenity. Situated in north-east Morocco, close to the Algerian border, Saïdia is renowned for its 14 kilometres of golden sandy beaches stretching out over calm turquoise waters.
Barcelona’s Yamal faces probe over allegations he hired people with dwarfism to perform at party/in /by
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been criticized and could face an investigation for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism as entertainers during his lavish 18th birthday party last weekend.
Prince Harry visits Angola in repeat of Diana’s iconic 1997 trip./in /by
Prince Harry took up the patronage of HALO following his mother's passing. He recreated many of her famous photos during his first trip to the Angolan minefields in 2019, including meeting 35-year-old landmine survivor Sandra Tigica, two decades after Diana did.
Morocco hosts Palestinian delegation for human rights training/in /by
Morocco is reinforcing its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization. The group is in Rabat for a week-long training program aimed at strengthening skills in human rights advocacy.
Trump to slap 10% tariff on small nations including in the Caribbean and Africa/in /by
US President Donald Trump is ramping up his tariff agenda, announcing plans to slap new duties of over 10 percent on imports from smaller nations, including several in Africa and the Caribbean. The move marks a sharp turn in US trade relations, aimed at what Trump calls “reciprocal” treatment.
South Africa: Cape Town best city in the world/in /by
The South African city topped the list of the 10 greatest cities on Earth for the seventh time in a row.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan visits Lagos to strengthen UK-Nigeria tech and creative ties/in /by
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is in Lagos, Nigeria, meeting with local creatives and tech entrepreneurs as part of a historic trade mission across Africa. The visit aims to spotlight the growing cultural and economic connections between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
Thousands of Afghans secretly relocated to UK after data leak/in /by
The leak occurred in 2022 and disclosed the personal information of nearly 19,000 Afghan people, the UK Defence Secretary said on Tuesday.
Nigeria’s former president Buhari laid to rest in his hometown of Daura/in /by
Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari was buried Tuesday in his hometown of Daura in northwest