Congo football federation seeks talks with FIFA to lift suspension/in /by
The Republic of Congo's Sports Minister Hugues Ngouelondélé is seeking to lift the FIFA suspension that bars it from featuring in international competitions.
Gulf of America name change now appears on Google Maps for US users/in /by
“For users in the U.S., the body of water is now labeled ‘Gulf of America.’ Users in Mexico will continue to see ‘Gulf of Mexico,’ while users elsewhere will see both names,”
EAC-SADC summit sparks different reactions in Kigali and Kinshasa/in /by
During a joint EAC-SADC summit, leaders of both organizations called for immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Rwandan authorities welcomed the meeting's conclusions, but Kinshasa showed more vigilance due to the absence of Kigali's condemnation for his involvement in the conflict.
Haitian migrants share harrowing stories of abuse in Dominican Republic/in /by
Under a broiling sun, the migrants recounted what they said were mounting abuses by Dominican officials after President Luis Abinader ordered them in October to start deporting at least 10,000 immigrants a week under a harsh new policy widely criticized by civil organizations.
UN calls for immediate release of former Niger leader Mohamed Bazoum/in /by
The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention called for the immediate release of Mohamed Bazoum and his wife, Hadiza, on Monday, February 10.
Trial begins for 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes/in /by
The trial of 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes against civilians in the country’s conflict-battered east opened Monday.
Goma residents express fears over increased tensions and escalations/in /by
The situation in Bukavu is increasingly tense as the presence of military forces escalates, with growing concerns about the security of the city and its surrounding areas.
UN suspends aid efforts following detention of staff in Yemen/in /by
The United Nations reported on Monday that it has paused its humanitarian operations in the area dominated by Yemen's Houthi rebels due to the detention of eight more U.N. staffers.
Paris AI summit: experts adress threats and safety/in /by
The AI summit in Paris emphasizes the importance of developing safe artificial intelligence and highlights the potential risks associated with it.
Bulgaria honours Saint Haralambos, patron saint of beekeepers/in /by
Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria are celebrating Saint Haralambos Day, honouring the patron saint of beekeepers.