Syrian rebel leader Jolani denies getting foreign backing/in /by
Inside the Imam al Shafi'i Mosque in the neighbourhood of Mezzeh, Abu Mohammad al Jolani, praised the efforts of his fighters who, he said, took charge of Syria without any foreign support or interference, also noting that all former 'colonisers' had failed to control the country
Mystery disease in Congo might be malaria – Authorities/in /by
“Of the 12 samples taken, nine were positive for malaria but these samples were not of very good quality, so we are continuing to research to find out if this is an epidemic,"
Food banks gain popularity as Nigerians grapple with high living costs/in /by
With over 30 million Nigerians facing acute hunger, according to the United Nations, food banks — previously uncommon in the country — have become a vital and welcome lifeline.
Sweat and stone: The children powering Nigeria’s lithium boom/in /by
Lithium mining has transformed Pasali, Nasarawa state over the past decade, creating a hub of illegal operations. Workers, including children, use primitive tools to extract and sort lithium ore. Activists have criticized the exploitation of children, urging adoption of responsible mine practices
Somalia, Ethiopia reach compromise over Somaliland port deal/in /by
A joint declaration was reached after the Turkish President met separately with the leaders of Somalia and Ethiopia on Wednesday. It says the sides agreed to start talks recognizing 'potential benefits' of Ethiopia's sea access while respecting Somalia's territorial integrity
Unpacking the success of Morocco’s tourism boom in 2024/in /by
Morocco's tourism industry is thriving, having attracted 15.9 million visitors by November 2024, which is a 20% increase from the previous year.
Angry farmers protest in London/in /by
This Wednesday, hundreds of British farmers, driving tractors adorned with banners and flags, marched on London.
António Guterres’ vision for climate justice in Africa’s G20 leadership/in /by
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited South Africa during its G20 Presidency, emphasizing the need for climate justice.
2034 men’s world cup to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, FIFA confirms/in /by
Saudi Arabia has been officially designated by FIFA as the host for the 2034 Men's World Cup.
Women’s Football: 2027 World Cup Set for June 24 to July 25/in /by
Women's Football: 2027 World Cup Set for June 24 to July 25