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Rwanda-backed rebels tighten grip on second major Congolese city
On Monday, Erasto Bahati Musanga, the rebel-appointed governor of North-Kivu province announced that Goma and Bukavu’s ports will reopen Tuesday
Faure Gnassingbé’s party triumphs in Togo’s senatorial vote
In Togo, the ruling party claimed 34 of the 41 Senate seats, as announced by the electoral commission on Sunday, February 16, following the vote that marked the final phase of a controversial constitutional reform criticized by the opposition.
Shakira leaves hospital following abdominal ailment in Lima
Colombian icon Shakira was reported to have left a Lima hospital on Sunday after canceling her concert in the city due to health issues.
Pope Francis hospitalised for respiratory infection
Pope Francis is currently reported to be in critical condition due to a respiratory tract infection according to the Vatican
Detained Ugandan opposition leader briefly taken ill after hunger strike
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was transferred back to prison on Monday after a medical emergency caused by his ongoing hunger strike, which has now lasted a week.
Riyadh welcomes ‘Sneaker Con’: a celebration of footwear culture
Sneakers in every color were displayed at the anb Arena in Riyadh during "Sneaker Con," an event that claims to be "The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth."
South Africa’s HIV patients fear losing life-saving treatment due to aid freeze
There are 5.5 million South Africans receiving antiretroviral treatment, whose funding is now in question after Trump suspended the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR
Former Mauritian PM released on bail following his arrest on Sunday
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been released on bail following his arrest on Sunday on money laundering charges.
Neymar scores first goal since returning to football after a year out
Neymar scored his first goal for Santos since returning to Brazil when he converted a penalty Sunday in a 3-1 win over Sao Paulo-based Água Santa.
Ugandan Kiplimo sets men’s half-marathon world record in under 57 minutes
Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo set a men's half-marathon word record on Sunday and also became the first runner to go under 57 minutes.