Nigeria issues travel advisory on Australia amid rise in discrimination reports
ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa noted that recent incidents, including antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes, have raised safety concerns for Nigerians in Australia.
Ghana ends visa requirements for Africans
Beginning in early 2025, Ghana is allowing visa free entry to citizens of all countries in Africa. It's hoped that the new approach will increase tourism, trade and travel to the nation.
Ivory Coast begins withdrawal of French troops in January 2025
Ivory Coast announced on Wednesday that French troops will leave the country after a decades-long military presence
Seko Fofana to return to League 1 after signing with Rennes
Seko Fofana is set to return to League 1 after signing an agreement with French team Rennes. The 28-year-old midfielder has been with Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq, on loan from Al Nassr.
Nigeria to launch credit guarantee firm to boost economy
“This initiative will strengthen the confidence of the financial system, expand credit access, and support underserved groups such as women and youth,”
Syrians assess destruction in third-largest city Homs
After the fall of the Assad regime in early December, Syrian returnees face scenes of desolation in Homs, Syria's third largest city and a key centre of the revolution.
Pope urges debt relief for poorer nations
As he addressed the faithful in a new year's mass, Pope Francis called on wealthy nations to cancel or decrease the debts of poorer countries. During his speech, the Pontiff also touched upon conflict and abortion.
Residents in war-torn Sudan hope to reunite with loved ones in new year
Since the conflict in Sudan broke out in 2023, many families in the country have been torn apart. Some are hoping that the new year will see them reunite with their loved ones.
South Sudan receives 1.1 mln vaccines to contain cholera spread
A cholera outbreak was declared in October in a border town between Sudan and South Sudan, but it has since spread to six of the country's 10 states. The most affected groups are those displaced from their homes by floods and refugees from Sudan
Rabat’s green spaces offer residents an escape from urban life
The Moroccan capital has an abundance of parks and outdoor spaces, such as the urban forest in the Agdal neighborhood, the Botanical and Andalusian Gardens, and the vast green spaces here along the corniche