Italy tests R1 robotic museum guide in Turin’s historic Palazzo Madama/in /by
Italy is trialling the R1 robot guide at Turin’s Palazzo Madama to ease crowding and improve access, explaining centuries-old artworks to visitors.
Kenyan appeal court overturns ruling that affirmed the right to abortion/in /by
A court of appeal in Kenya Friday overturned a ruling that affirmed the right to access abortion, setting up a legal clash that is likely to be appealed again to the Kenyan Supreme Court.
El Niño set to return in mid-2026, UN warns of global climate impacts/in /by
The warming El Niño climate pattern is expected to return by mid-2026, potentially driving higher global temperatures and disrupting weather systems worldwide, the World Meteorological Organization said Friday.
South Africa vows crackdown on xenophobic attacks after Ghana protest/in /by
South Africa has pledged decisive action against perpetrators of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals, after Ghana formally protested over incidents involving its citizens.
Four tickets for FIFA World Cup final on resale site for over $2 million each/in /by
The seats for the game on 19 July were listed on the world football body's Resale/Exchange Marketplace website.
China rejects US accusations over Taiwan travel disruption/in /by
China has dismissed criticism from the United States, rejecting claims that it pressured African nations to block a planned trip by Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, and insisting its actions were legitimate.
New head of UN peacekeeping force in DR Congo visits rebel-held Goma/in /by
James Swan said he welcomed "progress" over an agreement on "humanitarian access and judicial protection".
Prince Harry visits Kyiv to back Ukraine and spotlight mine clearance/in /by
Ukraine welcomed Prince Harry to Kyiv on Thursday 23 April 2026 for a two day visit that remained unannounced until his arrival.
Burkinabé architect Francis Kere builds sustainable cultural centre in Senegal/in /by
Francis Kere, a citizen of both Burkina Faso and Germany, is the only African to have won the prestigious Pritzker Prize for architecture.
Nigeria sets up court martial over alleged 2025 coup plot/in /by
Nigeria has inaugurated a military court to try officers accused of involvement in a failed coup attempt, marking a significant step in the government’s response to a plot that authorities say could have ended decades of democratic rule.