- 29 December, 2025
5 things to know about Zimbabwe
Five things to know about Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa rich in gold and minerals, ahead of Wednesday’s
DRC: trial of former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo begins
Augustin Matata Ponyo, a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections on December 20, is contesting the legal proceedings, which he
South Africa beefs up security ahead of BRICS summit
South African Police minister Bheki Cele says the security forces of the country “are ready”, and they have been ready
Yemen: Reviving the Old City of Sanaa bombed during the war
Inhabited without interruption for more than 2,500 years, the Yemeni Old City of Sanaa’s is a World Heritage site. Its
Young Zimbabwean voters dream of ‘change’
Just days before a national election to pick a president and lawmakers, one word is on the lips of most
Egyptian opposition figure Ahmed Douma freed after presidential pardon
Authorities released on August 19 prominent activist Ahmed Douma from a prison complex outside Cairo where he was serving a
Spain wins first Women’s World Cup with 1-0 victory over England
Spain has won its first Women’s World Cup championship with a 1-0 victory over England. The win for Spain in
Messi leads Inter Miami to claim first trophy
Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC
In rural Zimbabwe, a group of grandmothers counter election intimidation using WhatsApp
To counter the intimidation and dearth of information, rural townspeople are increasingly turning to social media and instant messaging apps
Niger: Thousands queue to volunteer in armed forces as threat of ECOWAS military intervention looms
Thousands gathered in Niamey to answer a call from several organisations to support the military. Also on Saturday (Aug. 19),