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One of longest-held inmates at Guantanamo repatriated to Tunisia/in /by
One of Guantanamo Bay's first inmates, Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, has been repatriated to Tunisia, the US has announced. Yazidi was accused by the US of having ties to a group allegedly close to al-Qaida; rights groups have long refuted the allegations.
Night bazaars flourish in Zimbabwe currency woes hit traditional stores/in /by
Unfettered by expenses such as rising energy costs, taxes and laws that force formal retailers to accept the local currency at artificially low official exchange rates, informal traders, including children, offer better bargains
South African pet experts urge owners to protect animals from fireworks/in /by
For many, fireworks and sparklers are all part of the fun of New Year's Eve celebrations. But they can be the source of significant stress for animals. Experts in South Africa are giving advice to owners on how to reduce this stress.
Mozambique: South Africa sends special envoy to help quell unrest/in /by
South Africa has sent a special envoy to Mozambique in a bid to calm the unrest in the neighbouring country. Mozambique has been rocked by violent demonstrations since the disputed election in October; dozens have been killed in the protests.
A look back on five years of Covid-19/in /by
The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 15 million people were killed either by the new coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems during the first two years of the pandemic. We reflect on the first year of the pandemic that came to be know as COVID-19
People wait for hours to get the best seats to watch Sydney’s fireworks display/in /by
On Tuesday, 31 December, thousands of people gathered in Sydney, Australia, to watch the city's famous fireworks as it welcomes the New Year.
Sebastien Haller Set to Leave Leganés After Disappointing Loan Spell/in /by
Haller is reportedly eyeing a return to FC Utrecht, where he launched his career, while Dinamo Zagreb has also expressed interest. The Croatian club, led by Fabio Cannavaro, sees Haller as a key signing to boost their title chances.
Ethiopia: truck crashes into river, killing dozens/in /by
A truck in southern Ethiopia crashed into a river over the weekend, claiming the lives of dozens on board. The high number of victims has been attributed to delays in rescue attempts in the secluded village.
Kenyan brand designs inclusive fashion line for the visually Impaired/in /by
Hisi Studio is taking a significant step in creating clothing that not only empowers but also represents the visually impaired community.
Carter Center tackles guinea worm in South Sudan/in /by
Since the emergence of last year's cases, however, it’s returned with its staff and volunteers walking house to house raising awareness about what Guinea worm looks like and distributing water filters and training people how to use them