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Disappointment in Lesotho after Trump’s remarks on “little-known nation”
U.S. President Donald Trump recently claimed that no one knows about Lesotho, a small African nation.
Nigeria: Ash Wednesday marks Lent’s start with prayers for Pope Francis
As Catholics around the world celebrated the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday, congregants in Nigeria took a moment to pray for the well-being of Pope Francis, who has been undergoing treatment due to health challenges.
Sudan’s military leader proposes roadmap for constitutional transition
Sudan's military leader, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, said that Sudan has outlined a possible "roadmap" that includes a "constitutional transition" and the eventual possibility of free elections in the country.
South African play on Winnie Madikizela-Mandela explores black women’s enduring wait for absent men
The play about the late former wife of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president, is adapted from the novel “The Cry of Winnie Mandela” by Njabulo Ndebele. It explores themes of loneliness, infidelity and betrayal.
Trial of 40 opposition figures in Tunisia sparks tensions and divisions
Proceedings at the Tunis Primary Court began with nine detained defendants absent, as the judges opted for remote sessions. It's a move defense lawyers and activists decried as a breach of fair trial standards
Guinea-Bissau’s president Embalo to seek second
Guinea-Bissau has a history of political instability, including multiple coup attempts. Embalo himself has survived two in the last three years, most recently in December 2023, which led to the dissolution of parliament.
UN backs Arab plan for Gaza as US, Israel voice opposition
The Arab League remains firm in its stance that Palestinians must remain on their land, with reconstruction efforts paving the way for long-term peace and stability.
Angolans celebrate annual carnival
Angolans have taken to the streets of Luanda to celebrate the annual carnival. This year, the event coincides with the anniversary of 50 years of national independence.
Arab leaders endorse a counterproposal to Trump’s Gaza plan, with ceasefire uncertain
Arab leaders on Tuesday endorsed Egypt's postwar plan for the Gaza Strip that would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to depopulate the territory and redevelop it as a beach destination.
Ex-football chiefs deny wrongdoing on first day of fraud retrial
At the end of their first day of their fraud retrial, former football chiefs Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini denied any wrongdoing. It comes after both were acquitted at a first trial in 2022 on charges of fraud, forgery and misappropriation of FIFA money.