Zambia Votes in Election Expected to Favour Incumbent Hichilema
Zambians have begun voting in a closely watched national election, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking another term in office and widely expected to retain power. Voters are choosing the country’s president and members of parliament amid concerns over the economy, rising living costs and unemployment. Hichilema, who came to power promising economic reforms and improved […]
Teen Gunman Dies After Killing Teachers in Thailand’s Worst School Shooting in Years
A teenage gunman has died after a shooting at a school in Thailand that killed several teachers, in what authorities described as one of the country’s deadliest school shootings in years. The attack sent shockwaves through the local community as students, teachers and staff were caught in the violence. Emergency responders rushed to the school […]
Unpaid Wages and Deadly Risks Push Ebola Health Workers to the Brink
Health workers battling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are warning that they may be forced to abandon the response because of unpaid wages, dangerous working conditions and growing insecurity. Medical staff and community health workers are working on the front lines to identify suspected cases, trace contacts and care for […]
HRW says Russian Africa Corps air strike killed civilians in Mali
Bamako: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged that an air strike carried out by Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali resulted in the deaths of several civilians. According to the rights organization, the attack struck an area where non-combatants were present, raising concerns about civilian protection during military operations. HRW has called for an independent investigation […]
Detained Ugandan opposition leader Besigye moved to intensive care
Detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit, according to his wife, raising fresh concerns about his health while in custody. Besigye’s wife said his condition had deteriorated and called for urgent medical attention, urging authorities to ensure he receives proper treatment. The veteran opposition figure has been in […]
Why Sudan’s el-Obeid has become a key battleground
Sudan’s strategic city of el-Obeid has emerged as a major flashpoint in the country’s civil war, with escalating clashes forcing more than 11,000 people, including over 5,500 children, to flee in the past two weeks. The United Nations has warned that as many as 500,000 civilians could be at risk if violence around the city […]
Colombia edge Ghana to reach World Cup last 16
Colombia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City on Friday. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute, finishing a cross from substitute Luis Suarez after striker Jhon Cordoba was forced off early through injury. The South Americans […]
Thirty-two years on, young Rwandans reflect on progress, pain and hope
As Rwanda marks 32 years since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, many young people say the country has made significant progress but continues to live with the legacy of one of Africa’s darkest tragedies. On Liberation Day, commemorating the victory of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) that ended the genocide, survivors and the younger […]
Canada Edge South Africa to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Last 16
Canada booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 for the first time in history after defeating South Africa 1-0, thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Stephen Eustaquio. The Canadian midfielder struck from outside the penalty area in added time, firing a powerful shot beyond goalkeeper Ronwen Williams to settle […]
Humanitarian aid vital to containing DRC Ebola outbreak, experts warn
Humanitarian assistance is critical to controlling the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where conflict, mass displacement and insecurity continue to hamper health response efforts. The latest outbreak is unfolding amid one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, with violence by armed groups and intercommunal clashes forcing thousands of […]