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Atlanta gala marks 30 years since Whitney Houston’s South Africa visit
Family and friends of Whitney Houston came together in Atlanta for a gala celebrating the singer's landmark visit to South Africa three decades ago.
US athlete takes 200m bronze despite positive Covid-19 test
Noah Lyles says despite the obstacles, people should not underestimate what they can accomplish in their lives.
Price instability rocks Ethiopia as it reels from foreign exchange rate reforms
“Previously, prices would be updated bimonthly but nowadays it’s on a daily basis, if not by the hour, to reflect the changing landscape of the market,"
Displaced Gazans face relentless evacuations amid escalating conflict
The latest evacuation orders apply to areas in Khan Younis, including part of an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone from which the military said rockets had been fired.
Adapting to change: pastoral farming in a warming climate
Kenyan farmers are turning to camels as a drought-resistant alternative to the cattle they traditionally reared.
Death toll rises to 21 after landfill site collapses in Uganda’s capital
Fourteen other people were injured when the Kiteezi landfill, which serves as a waste disposal site for much of Kampala, collapsed late Friday.
Paul Kagame’s inauguration: Renewing his oath of loyalty as Rwanda’s leader
As Paul Kagame embarks on another term, Rwanda stands at a crossroads. While his supporters tout the country's development under his leadership, the international community remains watchful of the growing concerns
Chess brightening future for displaced children in Congo’s refugee camp
Thousands have fled fighting, but playing the game helps them forget their troubles and sharpen their brains.
DR Congo’s government releases 527 prisoners citing overcrowding
In July, the Congo's government had stated that at least 7,000 inmates were to be granted conditional release from the Makala Central Prison in a bid to ease overcrowding at the facility.
Travis Scott released from police custody after arrest over altercation
Travis Scott was released from French police custody without a charge after his arrest at a Paris hotel following an altercation with a security guard, French prosecutors said Saturday.