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Burkinabe playwright aims to break the silence about rape
Oliva Ouedraogo’s play “Queen” (known by its French name “Reine”) showed at the Acte Sept cultural centre in Bamako on 15 October.
BRICS: African leaders call for reforms of international institutions
African leaders attending the BRICS summit in Russia, spoke out on Wednesday about what they see as important issues on the international stage.
Several dead and wounded in an attack at Turkish aerospace company
Local broadcasters showed footage of several armed assailants entering the building amid reports of gunfire and a loud explosion.
Economic collaboration: Putin’s vision for BRICS at Kazan summit
At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the economic potential within the member nations.
African Women: The backbone of economies and the urgent call for healthcare equity
According to the World Health Organization, women's health is not only a healthcare issue but a human rights issue. Africa’s population is expected to reach 2.4 billion by 2050, and without robust healthcare systems, the continent will struggle to address chronic diseases and health emergencies
Robert Smalls: a civil war hero to be honoured with statehouse statue
South Carolina is set to install its first individual statue honoring an African American on the Statehouse lawn.
Scientists says climate change has worsened deadly flooding in Africa
A team of international scientists said spells of intense summer rainfall have become the new normal because of global warming.
Nearly half of Africa’s population faces worsening governance- Report
Mo Ibrahim, founder of the Ibrahim Foundation, highlighted a growing "arc of instability," pointing to the security and safety challenges as the main factors behind the decline.
Haiti’s crisis: a focus on security fragility and humanitarian needs
In a briefing to the UN Security Council, María Isabel Salvador, Special Representative and Head of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti, stated that the gang situation in Haiti is deteriorating while attempts to establish a political framework persist.
Egyptian, Russian leaders agree to strengthen ties during Brics summit
As El-Sissi stressed his desire to enhance cooperation; a feeling shared by Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Oct. 21). Egypt is one of 5 nations which were invited to join the BRICS this year.