Empowering youth in agriculture could boost global economy, FAO report says/in /by
A new UN report says getting unemployed youth into agricultural jobs could change the future of food security, economic growth and climate resilience. But coordinated action is needed to unlock their potential.
Parkinsons patients report better balance after capoeira classes/in /by
Capoeira, a form of martial art disguised as dance, is now being used in Brazil to help patients with Parkinson's disease. The patients say the specific movements of this once-outlawed exercise are improving their physical health.
Ivorian diaspora in Paris calls for democratic and inclusive presidential election in October/in /by
Four months ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, the Ivorian diaspora is mobilising in Paris, and calling for democratic and inclusive elections.
Iran’s Supreme Leader makes first public appearance since the start of Israel-Iran war/in /by
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei received an enthusiastic welcome at a mosque in Tehran as he made his first public appearance since the start of the12-day war between Israel and Iran.
Morocco sees surge in Chinese tourists/in /by
Chinese tourists are pouring into one of Morocco’s most famous sites, drawn by its culture and landscapes. Their enthusiasm - and spending - are providing a boost to the local economy at Ksar Aït Ben Haddou.
Senegalese PM Sonko says international order is shifting to a more balanced, multilateral world/in /by
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has expressed concerns about the erosion of international norms and the growing tendency of some powerful countries to unilaterally impose their own rules.
Kenya’s William Ruto faces growing discontent over economy and police brutality/in /by
Barely two years into his presidency and Kenya’s William Ruto is already facing calls for him to leave - summed up in the slogan ‘wantam,’ or one term. Protesters say he hasn't delivered on his promises to economically empower the working class or end police brutality.
Friends, family and teammates pay their final respects to Portuguese football player Diogo Jota/in /by
Friends, family members, teammates and coaches of the late Portuguese football player Diogo Jota gathered in his hometown of Gondomar on Saturday to pay their final respects. Jota, who played for English side Liverpool, died alongside his brother, André Silva, in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.
Natural harmony of Uganda’s ‘Ghost Island’ under threat from international tourism/in /by
On a tiny island in Uganda’s Lake Victoria, local fishermen have created a rare harmony with nature, guided by strict cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs.
But with growing interest from tourists, there are fears this fragile coexistence could soon be at risk.
Hamas gives ‘positive’ response to 60-day ceasefire proposal but says talks needed on implementation/in /by
Hamas says it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation. In a statement late on Friday, Hamas said it is ready to enter into negotiations immediately but did not elaborate on what needed to be worked out