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
Box Office Milestone Gives Optimism to...
The Nigerian film industry, often referred to as Nollywood, is making strides in terms of both art and box office popularity. It is now the second largest moviemaker in the world by volume.
Despite Economic Challenges, Kenyans Observe Ramadan
People in Mombasa, a predominantly Muslim coastal city.Amid hard economic times, Kenya observes the holy month of Ramadan.
Congolese Kickboxer Hopes to Become World...
In the coastal city of Pointe Noire, the Republic of Congo, a young man from the Fond Tie-Tie neighborhood, has embraced kickboxing his passion. Being a boxing champion and serving his community is, he claims, his biggest dream.
Five African Nations Would be Connected...
West African countries are pushing for the construction of a major highway network that would connect five countries —from Ivory Coast to Nigeria. According to the African Development Bank, every participating country will benefit economically from the project.
Somali Boy Takes Care for Neglected...
In Mogadishu, a young boy from Somalia has made it his mission to feed the neglected dogs and cats he finds on the streets. It is a call to action to follow his inspiring mission.
Amid Outbreak, Zimbabwe Launches New Polio...
Zimbabwe is fighting a cholera outbreak that claimed the lives of almost 500 people, and in order to contain a new outbreak, the country has started an emergency polio vaccination campaign.
Kenyan Companies Adopt AI for Cost...
Due to economic challenges, Kenyan companies are using artificial intelligence to cut costs associated with production and advertising. Artists and advertising companies have anxiety that AI could replace their work, which could result in reduced income and job losses.
Kenyan Packaging Manufacturer Aims to Reduce...
According to the UN, over one-third of all plastic produced is used for packaging, making it one of the biggest drivers of the world’s plastic pollution problem. A Kenyan company is using agricultural waste to make compostable food packaging products free of harmful chemicals in order to address the problem.
Shark Spotters in South Africa Keep...
Water lovers are being kept safe by a unique program called Shark Spotters. From Cape Town, South Africa, Vicky Stark has this report.
African Elections Not Off to Good...
With nearly 20 countries slated to hold general or presidential elections in 2024, it will be a busy year for elections in Africa. However, as VOA’s Nairobi Bureau Chief Mariama Diallo, two nations have already postponed elections, while another has reelected a former military ruler for thr fourth term.These developments show that the democratic process is not off to a good start.