Syrian rebels intensify security in Damascus/in /by
Syrian insurgents intensified their security measures in Damascus after clashes between those who are now in power and supporters of Bashar Assad
Mayotte: France starts repatriating Cyclone Chido victims/in /by
Days after Cyclone Chido wrought havoc on Mayotte, France has started repatriating certain residents. Around 3,000 people have left the island in the aftermath of Chido, which has left locals facing shortages of essentials including water and electricity.
Economic spotlight on Ghana, Nigeria, and Africa’s Christmas Season {Business Africa}/in /by
In Ghana, as a new administration takes office, the business community calls for fiscal discipline, job creation, and price stability. And from carnivals to gift-giving, Christmas in Africa drives retail sales, travel, and vibrant street parades in various parts of the continent.
French military base in Chad officially handed over to N’Djamena, after end of defence agreement/in /by
A French military base in Faya, Chad, has been officially handed over to N'Djamena, weeks after Chad ended a defence agreement with Paris. The move comes days before provincial, local and legislative elections in the central African country.
More than a thousand birds saved from pollution in the Black Sea/in /by
Following the sinking of two Russian oil tankers during a storm in the Kerch Strait, volunteers and rescuers are actively taking part in the operation to clean up contaminated soil along the Black Sea coast.
Visit the White House with its thousands of Christmas decorations/in /by
A drone films the interior of the White House showing the glittering Christmas decorations throughout the historic residence.
Candlelight vigil in Thailand on tsunami’s 20th anniversary/in /by
Crowds gathered as they took part in a candlelight vigil on Thursday in the Thai village of Ban Nam Khem to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters.
Controversy in Senegal: Minister Calls Riflemen “Traitors”/in /by
In Senegal, Cheikh Oumar Diagne, the minister responsible for administration in the presidency, sparked a heated controversy by calling colonial riflemen "traitors."
Forces vives of Guinea stands firm against junta’s extended rule/in /by
The Forces Vives platform of Guinea, which includes parts of the opposition and civil society, has announced that it will no longer recognize the authority of the military junta starting December 31, 2024.
Biogas production units slash living costs for farmers in Egypt/in /by
As interest in biogas as an alternative to fossil fuels increases, dozens of farmers in Egypt are installing biogas produciton units. The units produce cooking fuel and organic fertiliser from manure, and farmers say they have also cut living costs.