Protests erupt in Guinea-Bissau after activist’s killing
Blog

Protests erupt in Guinea-Bissau after activist’s killing

The United Nations has condemned the killing as “brutal” and called for a full investigation, warning of a shrinking civic

Belgium turns Easter chocolate into giant edible sculpture
Blog

Belgium turns Easter chocolate into giant edible sculpture

Belgium is celebrating Easter with giant edible sculptures as nearly 40 chocolatiers from across the country present their creations in

19 migrants found dead by Italian coastguard
Blog

19 migrants found dead by Italian coastguard

The bodies of 19 migrants were recovered from an inflatable boat south of the island of Lampedusa on Wednesday by

South Africa deploys 2,200 soldiers as gang violence plagues Cape flats
Blog

South Africa deploys 2,200 soldiers as gang violence plagues Cape flats

South African soldiers moved into gang-ridden Cape Town townships on Wednesday, as two people were killed in fresh violence, nearly

Uganda, Egypt discuss Iran war impact on Africa’s energy and food prices
Blog

Uganda, Egypt discuss Iran war impact on Africa’s energy and food prices

Uganda’s state minister for foreign affairs has met with Egypt’s foreign minister in Cairo to discuss how the ongoing war

Nigeria: Mob violence reported in Jos days after deadly gunman attack
Blog

Nigeria: Mob violence reported in Jos days after deadly gunman attack

Mobs formed across the Nigerian city of Jos on Wednesday, a reporter for the press agency AFP saw, appearing to

Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura
Blog

Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura

Dozens of people have been killed after powerful explosions ripped through Bujumbura following a fire at a military arsenal late

Brandy honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Blog

Brandy honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Singer and actor Brandy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday…Read More

South African politician takes dip in pothole to show city management failures
Blog

South African politician takes dip in pothole to show city management failures

Helen Zille, a well-known South African politician, wore a wetsuit, a mask and snorkel, and a pink-and-white swimming cap as

South Africa launches major security operation to tackle crime and gang violence
Blog

South Africa launches major security operation to tackle crime and gang violence

In a show of force in Cape Town, around 500 military and police personnel paraded ahead of a year-long deployment