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Global press freedom at all-time low according to RSF
Global press freedom has hit an all-time low as measured in Reporters Without Borders’ annual index.
Over 60,000 users in Italy join online fantasy game to predict the next pontiff
It's called Fantapapa - instead of football players, or the hottest singers, there are the cardinals who will participate in the next conclave.
Vatican firefighters install chimney on top of Sistine Chapel ahead of conclave
After every two rounds of voting in the Sistine Chapel, the ballots of the cardinals are burned in a special furnace to indicate the outcome to the outside world
Power Play or Partnership? America’s Strategy in Africa [Business Africa]
This week, our guest, historian Amzat Boukari-Yabara, revisits the intensifying American influence in Africa, spanning energy and mining projects. Meanwhile, the European Union seeks to strengthen its trade ties with Zimbabwe, and in Uganda, the tea industry is reeling from a pricing crisis.
Allen Payne, Eva Marcille bring cult classic ‘Jason’s Lyric’ film to the stage
Fans of the cult classic film “Jason’s Lyric” can catch the stage production in a city near them.
France: Family of mosque murder victim want case treated as terrorism
22-year-old Aboubakar Cissé was stabbed to death in a mosque in the Gard region in southern France in April
Memorial held for the late Pope Francis in Johannesburg
Catholic church members gathered at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Johannesburg South Africa on Wednesday for a mass to pay tribute to the late Pope Francis.
DR Congo, Rwanda reach preliminary agreement after Doha talks
The two countries were expected to submit a draft agreement to end the war in Congo's east Friday. The draft deal would cover issues such as territorial sovereignty, the fight against armed groups, and the mineral trade
Kyiv residents react after Ukraine and the US sign a mineral deal
The agreement — which the Ukrainian parliament must ratify — would establish a reconstruction fund for Ukraine that Ukrainian officials hope will be a vehicle to ensure future American military assistance
Restored Havana Convent Becomes School to Train Youth in Heritage Conservation
Restoration in Havana has already borne fruit, with nearly 300 buildings renovated since 2014, creating vibrant public spaces, restaurants, and galleries. Yet the challenge remains steep, as Cuba continues to face shortages of fuel, food, and electricity, alongside a decline in tourism.