- 31 March, 2026
French parliament votes to return sacred “talking drum” to Ivory Coast
The sacred wooden instrument has been kept in the quai Branly museum in Paris for the past years, where it
Israel bombs Houthi targets in Yemen, rebels respond with missile attack
Israel’s military launched airstrikes early on Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The strikes followed a
Top South African official accuses police minister of colluding with crime syndicates
“politicians, law enforcement, SAPS (South African Police Service), metro police and correctional services, prosecutors, judiciary” were being “controlled by drug
Empowering youth in agriculture could boost global economy, FAO report says
A new UN report says getting unemployed youth into agricultural jobs could change the future of food security, economic growth
Parkinsons patients report better balance after capoeira classes
Capoeira, a form of martial art disguised as dance, is now being used in Brazil to help patients with Parkinson’s
Ivorian diaspora in Paris calls for democratic and inclusive presidential election in October
Four months ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, the Ivorian diaspora is mobilising in Paris, and calling for democratic and
Iran’s Supreme Leader makes first public appearance since the start of Israel-Iran war
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei received an enthusiastic welcome at a mosque in Tehran as he made his first
Morocco sees surge in Chinese tourists
Chinese tourists are pouring into one of Morocco’s most famous sites, drawn by its culture and landscapes. Their enthusiasm –
Ex-Arsenal mid-fielder Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape, British police said on Friday. The 32-year-old
Funeral held for Kenyan blogger whose death in police custody sparked violent protests
Thousands of people turned out to pay their respects to Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang whose death sparked violent protests after