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Moroccans are resurrecting the construction of traditional earthenware houses using natural local materials which adapt to local weather conditions

Rwanda’s government described the sanctions against Gen. James Kabarebe, a deputy minister of foreign affairs, as “unjustified and unfounded”

United Nations special envoy to Congo, Bintou Keita, called for an immediate cease fire and an end to hostilities “without conditions” by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo

Christie’s AI art auction sparks controversy as 6,000 artists protest over copyright concerns. Despite the backlash, the auction continued, further fuelling the debate on AI creativity.

With over 6,100 cases and 51 deaths recorded as of 16 February, the crisis has put immense pressure on health authorities

Amid tensions between Pretoria and Washington, the gathering was marked by the absence of a senior US delegation.

His administration is implementing sweeping rollbacks of initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the federal government.

Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who has led the country since a 2022 coup, want to reduce reliance on foreign aid and harness internal resources.

Boat fleeing rebel offensive capsizes in Congo, killing 22

They’re shrinking at more than twice the speed of the early 2000s, raising concerns about sea levels.

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The United Nations Under Secretary General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance has said that more support is needed for children born from misconduct by UN personnel.

Severe flooding and landslides hit rural Peru, destroying homes and farmland in Nazca. A state of emergency was declared in 157 districts.

‘You can’t be weak in the face of President Putin. It’s not you, it’s not your trademark, it’s not in your interest. How can you then be credible in the face of China if you’re weak in the face of Putin?’”

The player is beginning treatment immediately and he is expected to make a full recovery.

Deputy Education Minister Martin Tako Moi said Thursday “an average of 12 students had been collapsing in Juba city every day.”

The Department of Homeland Security said in a news release that it was vacating a Biden administration decision to renew Temporary Protected Status — which gives people legal authority to be in the country but doesn’t provide a long-term path to citizenship — for Haitians

As the M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, push further into South Kivu province in eastern Congo, the wives of the missing Congolese soldiers find themselves grappling with uncertainty, facing a harsh reality filled with unanswered questions and unstable living conditions.

Fire crews in San Bernardino have rescued a woman trapped in an underground storm drain. She was safely removed and taken to a hospital for a check-up, with no visible injuries.

Around a quarter million housing units have been destroyed or damaged, according to U.N. estimates

The national conference in Niger has recommended a renewable five-year term for General Abdourahamane Tiani, the president of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), this Thursday in Niamey.

Along with the Rwandan minister for regional integration, James Kabarebe, the U.S. also sanctioned a spokesperson of the M23 rebels, Lawrence Kanyuka

A commission in junta-led Niger has recommended a five-year transition timeframe back to civilian rule. Back in 2023 when the military seized power, the junta suggested three years for the transition, which ECOWAS rejected.

Cyril Ramaphosa sounded the alarm about conflicts around the world at a gathering of G20 foreign ministers in Johannesburg. Among those who attended the meeting on Thursday were ministers from Russia and China.

An off-duty firefighter and a police officer rescued a woman from a burning car after a crash near Phoenix, Arizona, with help from passersby.

The French Armed Forces Minister said some 80 servicemen will remain in the country to advise and train the Ivorian military.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in South Africa on Thursday for a two-day gathering of the Group of 20 nations, where leading European diplomats are anticipated to reaffirm their backing for Ukraine, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio notably chose to skip the event.

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The British actress and singer, whose parents are Nigerian, said was ‘proud and excited’ to have been chosen.

Concerns are rising in Africa about a potential resurgence of the devastating AIDS crisis that once claimed millions of lives across the continent.

The crucial ferries were suspended for several days due to fierce fighting between the army and M23 rebels in the region.

Speaking at the Caribbean Community meeting in Barbados, Antonio Guterres said the model would have a similar structure to the African Union mission in Somalia

Kenya announced on Wednesday its willingness to assist in peace initiatives in Sudan, following accusations from Khartoum that Nairobi had infringed on its sovereignty by hosting a meeting for Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Force (RSF).

Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reiterated Wednesday their governments’ rejection to US President Donald Trump’s proposal calling for depopulating the Gaza Strip

Authorities urge tourists to keep a safe distance from Mount Etna’s lava flows after its latest eruption, warning of sudden explosions, toxic gases, and unstable terrain.

The seizure of major cities in eastern Congo by the M23 rebel group in recent weeks and statements by key parties show that “the risk of a regional conflagration is more real today than ever before,” said Huang Xia, U.N. special envoy for Africa’s Great Lakes region

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said it represents an essential step towards a permanent truce in the enclave.

In Japan, seniors are embracing beauty routines through Shiseido’s makeup courses, as the country’s ageing population becomes a key market for fashion and wellness.

Kizza Besigye has been detained since November after being kidnapped in Nairobi and hauled before a military court in Kampala.

Amid tension between Washington and Pretoria, Marco Rubio has criticised the country’s policies as ‘anti-American’.