DR Congo launches drone strikes on M23 at key coltan mine
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DR Congo launches drone strikes on M23 at key coltan mine

DR Congo government forces launched a major attack on the M23 rebel group in the east, using drones to strike

Zimbabwe walks away from $367M US health deal over sovereignty concerns
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Zimbabwe walks away from $367M US health deal over sovereignty concerns

Zimbabwe has pulled out of talks with the United States over a new health aid deal meant to replace a

Gaza: Residents mark Ramadan amid food shortages
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Gaza: Residents mark Ramadan amid food shortages

In war-scarred Gaza, residents are doing what they can to mark Ramadan as basic supplies continue to run thin on

DRC: Maurice Pellosh’s clients rediscover their portraits in documentary
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DRC: Maurice Pellosh’s clients rediscover their portraits in documentary

A new documentary about Maurice Pellosh has enabled former clients of the Congolese photographer to rediscover their portraits that were

Georgia village revives Berikaoba, an ancient pagan spring festival
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Georgia village revives Berikaoba, an ancient pagan spring festival

Each spring, Georgia’s village of Didi Chailuri revives Berikaoba, a pagan rite with masked berikas, music and wrestling, hoping for

Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo: “Gabon deserves much better” [Interview]
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Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo: “Gabon deserves much better” [Interview]

In Gabon, the High Authority for Communication has requested the suspension of social media until further notice. This decision has

Chad closes border with Sudan following clashes
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Chad closes border with Sudan following clashes

Chad has shut it’s border with neighbouring Sudan, following clashes linked to the conflict in Sudan that claimed the lives

Italy: St Francis of Assisi’s bones on public display for first time
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Italy: St Francis of Assisi’s bones on public display for first time

Hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to come see the 13th century friar’s remains…Read More

Vermont business owner reacts to Supreme Court decision striking down Trump’s tariffs
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Vermont business owner reacts to Supreme Court decision striking down Trump’s tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a stinging loss that sparked

Somaliland offers US access to minerals as it pushes for recognition
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Somaliland offers US access to minerals as it pushes for recognition

The breakaway region’s minister of the presidency said it was also open to offering Washington military bases…Read More