Tunisia: Harissa festival attracts tourists around the world
A harissa festival in Tunisia is attracting interest from around the world thanks to the inclusion of the spicy seasoning on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2022. Artisan producers have never been busier as the traditional condiment is in demand more than ever.
84-year-old pensioner fends off launderette mugger with pair of jeans
An 84-year-old man in Maltby, England, fended off a would-be mugger using nothing but a pair of jeans in a dramatic confrontation inside a launderette.
DRC: Three Chinese sentenced to seven years in prison for illegal mining
This is the first conviction by a Congolese court for unauthorised mining in the country, according to court documents.
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages
The deal, coming after weeks of painstaking negotiations in the Qatari capital, promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel and would allow hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return.
Rwanda discovers oil in Lake Kivu
“We have oil,” said Francis Kamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, during a parliamentary hearing, as reported by local media group Igihe.
Why do civilians often die in Nigerian military strikes that target rebels?
Since 2017, the military has killed about 400 civilians, according to SBM Intelligence, a Lagos-based research firm ...
Rescuers continue operation at abandoned South Africa gold mine
Rescuers at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have recovered at least 60 bodies as of Tuesday evening. Hundreds more still thought to be beneath the ground, many dead and others too weak to come out on their own.
Mozambique: Daniel Chapo sworn in as president
International observers reported irregularities in the vote and the alteration of some results, but the Constitutional Council upheld Frelimo’s victory last month.
Suspected Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania sparks concern
The recent Tanzanian outbreak has been reported in the Kagera region, which shares a border with Rwanda.
Space X Launches Lunar Landers towards Moon
Space X has launched a rocket towards the moon with two lunar landers on board. NASA is supporting the endeavour; if it goes to plan, it will be the largest commercial mission to the moon so far.