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Mauritius govt bans access to social media ahead of parliamentary polls
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Mauritius govt bans access to social media ahead of parliamentary polls

The unprecedented social media ban follows a wiretapping scandal which rocked the country last month when recorded conversations of politicians,

Botswana: UDC supporters celebrate election win
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Botswana: UDC supporters celebrate election win

The Umbrella for Democratic Change’s victory delivered the biggest upset in the southern African country’s election history, uprooting the Botswana

Fourth mass coral bleaching prompts UN alarm
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Fourth mass coral bleaching prompts UN alarm

Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that support over 25% of marine life and nearly a billion people, many relying on

Ancient meets modern: contemporary art show opens at Giza Pyramids
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Ancient meets modern: contemporary art show opens at Giza Pyramids

The open-air show, featuring 12 international artists, included futuristic metallic sculptures, vibrant mosaic walls, and reflective modernist frames that interact

Spain: Rescue operations continue following devastating floods
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Spain: Rescue operations continue following devastating floods

Soldiers recovered 22 bodies and rescued 110 people by Wednesday night…Read More

Ukraine: one person killed and 35 injured in Russian attack
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Ukraine: one person killed and 35 injured in Russian attack

The governor of the region confirmed that a 500kg Russian bomb had hit the building directly on Wednesday evening…Read More

Mozambique faces social media restrictions amid election disputes and tensions
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Mozambique faces social media restrictions amid election disputes and tensions

Tensions have escalated in Mozambique after the ruling Frelimo party, which has been in power for 49 years, won the

Nearly 500 million children live in conflict zones, face violations
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Nearly 500 million children live in conflict zones, face violations

A new Save the Children report reveals the number of grave violations committed against children in conflict reached their highest

Botswana counts votes after pivotal election
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Botswana counts votes after pivotal election

The election will determine the makeup of the southern African country’s parliament, and lawmakers will later choose the president. The

Marrakech celebrates tradition in lively folklore festival
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Marrakech celebrates tradition in lively folklore festival

The 6th World Folklore Days drew more than 700 artists representing more than 30 troupes from 22 countries around the