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Boots on the ground: From tiktok to trail ride tradition
Now, with “Boots on the Ground” topping Billboard’s R&B charts and trail ride culture trending nationwide, a Southern tradition once rooted in tight-knit Black communities is stepping into the mainstream—one line dance at a time.
Uganda agrees to take deported US migrants under strict conditions
Uganda says it has agreed a deal with the United States to take in deported migrants, on condition that they don’t have criminal records.
Turkey: Plans afoot to return rescued baby gorilla to Nigeria
Zeytin was just 5-months old when Turkish officials found him squashed into a box in the hold of a flight from Nigeria to Thailand.
Sudan Army denies bombing WFP aid convoy in Darfur
The WFP said three of the convoy’s 16 trucks were damaged and caught fire, but all staff were safe. The organization is assessing the full impact and gathering more information.
Security forces in Somalia confront Islamic State militants
The fighting is being mostly carried out by forces in the semi-autonomous Puntland region and it has been substantial, as soldiers in this remote area have faced obstacles including harsh terrain, ambush attempts, and hidden explosive devices
Hungary stages Europe’s largest fireworks display for national holiday
Hungary celebrated its national holiday on Wednesday with a record-breaking fireworks display over the River Danube in Budapest, billed as the largest in Europe.
Gazan bodybuilders struggle to keep up form amid ongoing war
Severe hunger has seen the athletes struggle to maintain the muscle mass to workout on makeshift equipment.
Al Qaeda-linked group claims to kill 21 soldiers in Mali
The head of the US Africa Command, General Michael Langley, said that Islamist groups are looking to extend their reach to West Africa’s coastline, allowing them to significantly boost their revenue through human trafficking, smuggling, and arms trading.
Legal challenge targets president Biya’s bid for eighth term
Biya, in power since 1982, remains one of the longest-serving—and oldest—heads of state globally, with his candidacy already confirmed via social media.
Benin mourns footballer Razak Omotoyossi
Omotoyossi played at the 2008 and 2010 AFCONs. He became one of the best scorers in the history of Beninese football, along with Stéphane Sessègnon and Steve Mounié. He was 39 at the time of his death