Headlines- Sheik Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, the prime minister of Qatar, will visit Tehran on Thursday and meet with several Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions.
- According to a notice on a Treasury Department website, the US has imposed sanctions on the Palestine Action group and designated it as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
- A huge flash flood in Nepal ravaged villages, killing at least 160 people and leaving hundreds more missing for.
- At least one person was killed and over a dozen people were injured on Wednesday when a person crashed a car into a crowd in the northwest French city of Caen.
- Wildfires that sweft through several Algerian provinces claimed the lives of twelve people..
Tag: African News
“Full war” in North Darfur capital,Which...
Displaced people and doctors in the state of North Darfur in Sudan say that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are targeting camps and hospitals in the state capital of El Fasher.Meanwhile,nonprofits say that while a city supposed to serve as a refuge for people displaced by the war in Sudan is being torn apart,the world is paying little attention to this situation.
Zimbabwean Clinics, Hospitals Equipped with Solar...
Zimbabwe’s dilapidated infrastructure and the effect of recurring droughts on hydropower are to blame for the country’s long hours of power cuts.Due to its deteriorating infrastructure and the effect of recurrent droughts on hydropower, Zimbabwe experiences long hours of power cuts.To help, government-owned healthcare facilities are getting solar panels installed by the United Nations Development Program.
Traditional Nigerian Boxing Reviving
In most of northern Nigeria, Dambe, or Hausa traditional boxing, is a popular sport. In the north-central Plateau State, however, the sport was suspended for more than ten years as a result of religious and ethnic violence.Now, Dambe enthusiasts are excited with the gradual return of the game to the city of Jos.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (centre at table) addresses the Security Council meeting on maintenance of international peace and security with a focus on strengthening the role of the African State in addressing global security and development challenges.
Kenya’s Media Hub Supports Journalists Living...
Thanks to a fellowship provided by media organizations, journalists in exile in Kenya are finding support to continue working in their profession
UN Officials Assess Impact of El...
The widespread drought in Malawi, which is linked to the El Nino climate pattern, will be assisted in its recovery by the United Nations. According to officials, the crisis has caused a food scarcity that affects about half of the nation’s population. After visiting Malawi to assess the damage firsthand and identify ways to provide support.
On Mother’s Day, African women Reflect...
On Sunday is Mother’s Day, observed by people worldwide.Ahead of the holiday, VOA spoke to mothers in African countries for their reflections on motherhood and what it means to them.
Russia-Ukraine War Forces African Students to...
Twenty-six months into the war, an aggressive Russian attack has crippled Ukraine’s infrastructure, forcing African students to leave their educational opportunities.
On Abolishing Death Penalty,Zimbabwean Parliament Consulting...
After the Cabinet’s decision in February to abolish the death sentence to conform with international standards, Zimbabwe’s parliament has started nationwide consultations.
Rising Water Levels in Lake Malawi...
Lake Malawi, Malawi’s largest body of water, is seeing an unprecedented surge in water level. Almost ninety percent of the beach area, according to the authorities, is under water, damaging land, crops, and lakeside hotels, resorts, and lodges.