Africa
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UN paints Congo Helicopters Orange to Protect Against Attacks
The United Nations has painted bright orange its two white helicopters providing humanitarian relief in eastern Congo in an effort…
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Fintiri Wins Adamawa Gov Election
GOVERNOR Ahmadu Fintiri has emerged as the winner of a drama-filled supplementary election in Adamawa State. Fintiri, the candidate of…
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Syria, Tunisia Move to Restore Their Diplomatic Relations
Tunisian President Kais Saied met Tuesday with Syria’s chief diplomat and said his country wants to boost bilateral cooperation and…
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Hunger is Soaring And Spreading Across West Africa – UN
Hunger is soaring and spreading across West Africa, with some 48 million people, a 10-year-high, facing food insecurity in the…
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Senegal Musician Maal Named UN Ambassador
SENEGALESE singer-songwriter Baaba Maal on Monday was named a goodwill ambassador for the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. Maal has…
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Sudan Hospitals Struggle With Casualties
At the Khartoum Teaching Hospital, people wounded during street battles flowed into the wards. Supplies were running low, with doctors,…
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No Plans For US Evacuation From Sudan – W House
There were no plans for a US government evacuation from Sudan at the moment, the White House said on Monday.…
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Tunisian Islamist Leader Ghannouchi Detained Amid Tensions
Influential Tunisian Islamist leader Rached Ghannouchi was detained Monday after a police search, according to his lawyer, in a move…
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Boston Marathon Sweep For Kenya
Defending Boston Marathon champion Evans Chebet wasn’t focused on beating Eliud Kipchoge, the world record holder considered the greatest marathoner…
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Kenya’s President Ruto Asks Opposition to Give Talks a Chance
Kenya’s President William Ruto asked the opposition on Sunday to give talks with the government a chance while his main…
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