New president sworn in as Somaliland seeks international standing/in /by
Somaliland, the breakaway region of Somalia, inaugurated its new president following last month's election, which strengthened its quest for international recognition.
Major step forward: Zimbabwe senate approves death penalty end/in /by
The Senate of Zimbabwe has approved legislation to abolish the death penalty, a crucial step towards eliminating a law that has not been applied in nearly 20 years.
African development bank approves $108 million loan for Zambia/in /by
The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved a $108 million loan to Zambia to enhance the nation's economic governance and implement reforms in essential public sectors.
Homs celebrates the end of Assad’s regime/in /by
After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syrians are beginning to return home. In the Baba Amr district of Homs, residents are celebrating the end of the Assad regime, welcoming former exiles and hoping for a new life.
Boat capsize near Lampedusa: 11-year-old girl rescued/in /by
An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was found adrift in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, and is thought to be the only survivor of a migrant boat that capsized after departing from Sfax, Tunisia.
Santa’s village in Lapland overflows with Christmas season visitors/in /by
With Christmas approaching, Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is bustling with tourists eager to meet Santa, see the Northern Lights, and revel in the winter wonderland. Over 1.2 million overnight stays were recorded in 2023, marking a 30% increase from the previous year.
Burundi 2040: Is Corruption Undermining the Vision? [Business Africa]/in /by
This week, we explore Burundi's ambitions to become an industrial economy by 2040, Burkina Faso's progress in industrialization through crowdfunding, and the potential of the leather and footwear sector in Nigeria.
Macao’s unique restaurant offers unique taste from different continents/in /by
As Macao approaches the 25th anniversary of its return to China, some are worried its unique cuisine is being lost. Its traditional food is a fusion of Portuguese and Chinese cooking, reflecting its colonial past and its Asian geography.
Eastern EU nations can suspend asylum amid Belarus-Russia tactics/in /by
The European Union has authorized Poland and several other eastern European countries to temporarily suspend asylum rights when they believe Belarus and Russia are manipulating migrants to undermine the stability of the region.
Hundreds of African migrants in Lebanon await repatriation after Ceasefire/in /by
Hundreds of migrant workers in Lebanon are waiting to be repatriated after the ceasefire ending the 14-month war between the Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel went into effect last month.