Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta’s expulsion order
“We reiterate our willingness to maintain constructive dialogue with the authorities of Niger with a view to resuming our strictly humanitarian protection and assistance activities,"
Ghana’s former finance minister place on Interpol Red Notice list over corruption allegations
Ghana's former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been placed on Interpol's Red Notice list after being declared a fugitive by Ghanaian authorites. The 65-year-old is accused of corruption and abuse of office.
Kenyan Muslims pray for Gaza as they celebrate Eid Al-Adha
As Muslims around the world celebrated Eid Al-Adha on Friday, in Nairobi Kenya, the gathered crowds prayed for their fellow Muslims in Gaza. After 20 months of war, more than 50,000 people killed, and almost no food, they will struggle to celebrate the event this year.
Culture Club reunites at Tribeca Film Festival for emotional documentary premiere
Two members of Culture Club reunited on the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival for the world premiere of a deeply personal new documentary. Guitarists Roy Hay and Mikey Craig joined the celebration, reflecting on the highs, lows, and lasting legacy of one of the 80s’ most iconic band.
Interact with art in ‘Euphoria: Art is in the Air’ at Grand Palais
At the Grand Palais in Paris, art is no longer something you merely observe. 'Euphoria: Art is in the Air' invites visitors to touch, enter, and even float within the art.
Scorching heat challenges pilgrims at mount Arafat during sacred Hajj ritual
This year’s Hajj has attracted over 1.5 million international pilgrims, though officials have yet to release a final count.
New documentary shines light on plight of pangolins, one of the world’s most trafficked mamals
Pangolins are one of the world's most trafficked mammals, prized for their meat and scales, for use in traditional medicine. Now a new documentary, 'Pangolin: Kulu's Journey' follows a baby pangolin, rescued from poachers, as he journeys back into the wild.
Man City closing in on swoop for Wolves’ Rayan Aït-Nouri
All eyes are on Wolves left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri, as speculation swirls around a potential move to Manchester City.
World Bank resumes Uganda loans after anti-gay law freeze
Two years after halting funding, the World Bank is lifting its loan freeze on Uganda, imposed after the country passed a 2023 anti-LGBTQ law allowing the death penalty for certain same-sex acts.
How cutting off rhino horns might help curb poaching
A new study has found dehorning rhinos led to a large reduction in poaching in nearly a dozen game reserves in and around the Kruger National Park in northern South Africa