At a United Nations Security Council meeting Thursday, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, informed the members, “most Libyan leaders call for an inclusive political process and note the urgent need to end unilateral actions and unify institutions.

Despite Cuba’s power outages, Doña Alicia in Havana is using a robot waiter to deliver meals and greet customers, attracting curious locals and tourists.

Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban, a group that was designated as a terrorist organization more than two decades ago.

Five years after Chineme Martins’ death while playing for Nasarawa United in a league match, a court has found the football player’s club and the football federation (NFF) negligent of his death.

Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi’s decomposed remains were found on March 7 at her apartment on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, three days after she failed to show up at work.

A Human Rights Watch (HRW) report released Wednesday has drawn attention to the widespread politically motivated arrests and arbitrary detentions utilised by the Tunisian authorities to silence critics of president Kais Saied.

The South African government is still embroiled in a tax row between the ruling African National Congress party (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA).

Tensions between South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir and his political rival Riek Machar have escalated into fighting, according to the UN’s Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South, Nicholas Haysom. He warned of the risk of a new civil war in the fragile country.

Migrants from Bangladesh, Colombia, Morocco and Tunisia are unlikely to be granted asylum in Europe and should have their applications fast-tracked so they can be sent home more quickly, the European Union’s executive branch said on Wednesday.

As the situation deteriorates, UN officials are calling for immediate international pressure to restore humanitarian access, uphold human rights, and pave the way toward a lasting peace in one of Africa’s most volatile regions.

Dozens were saved following the accident on the Congo River late on Tuesday night, many of them with bad burns.

The Somalia -based militant group al-Shabab on Wednesday attacked a strategic town that serves as a major base for government troops, raising new concerns about the sustainability of the fight against the al-Qaida-linked militants.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Wednesday the cancellation of two DHS grants worth over $2.7 million to Harvard.

A fire has burned down at least 50 houses in a refugee camp in north Darfur in Sudan. No casualties were reported, but the fire has worsened the already dire situation of the refugees in the war-torn country.

Despite frequent power outages and limited access to advanced technology, the eatery made a bold move to modernize, gradually integrating digital tools into its customer experience.

Discontent and anger are spreading as gangs that already control 85% of Port-au-Prince pillage once-peaceful communities.

The report outlines that while destination countries may experience short-term pressure on public services, the long-term gains—ranging from labor market expansion to increased tax revenues—can far outweigh the initial costs if integration is handled effectively.

The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China, but it would take a more severe hit if Trump carries through on his toughest “reciprocal” tariffs.

A year ago, EU nations endorsed sweeping reforms to the bloc’s failed asylum system. The rules were meant to resolve the issues that have divided the 27 countries since well over 1 million migrants swept into Europe in 2015, most fleeing war in Syria and Iraq.

Boupendza’s death was confirmed by the Gabonese Football Association (FEGAFOOT) in a statement on Wednesday. It said the 28-year-old who featured for Chinese side Zhejiang FC – fell from the 11th floor of his apartment building

Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic led to lockdowns and economic chaos around the world, the WHO member states have concluded negotiations on a draft “pandemic treaty” outlining the international response to the next global health crisis.

“The victim was found inside the same vehicle from which the suspects had launched their attack,” Lieutenant Colonel Avele Fumba said in a statement. “Miraculously unharmed, he was immediately assessed by medical personnel and is currently in excellent condition.”

South Africa’s new special envoy to the United States is already under scrutiny for calling U.S. President Donald Trump a racist, homophobic and narcissistic “right-winger” in a speech in 2020.

Mozambique’s security forces carried out a brutal, three-month crackdown on protesters after the country’s election last year, a leading international rights group said Wednesday, citing local activists who alleged that more than 300 people were killed and more than 3,000 were injured in the unrest.

Two years into the civil war, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has declared a rival government in a challenge to the government supported by the Sudanese armed forces.

Since 2020, Kenya’s judicial system has undergone a rapid digital transformation, accelerated by the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most notable advancements is the emergence of AI-powered legal assistants, which are revolutionizing how legal professionals conduct research.

Marrakech has hosted Gitex Africa, said to be Africa’s largest tech show, for three days. On its final day, the fair showcases drones, high-tech cars and a wide range of other smart city solutions.

To engage the youth, services are offered in both Amharic and English, with translations displayed on screens. The rituals, from removing shoes upon entry to kissing the Gospel as it’s carried through the congregation, are rich in symbolism.

In recent weeks, dozens of videos have gone viral, showing Chinese factory workers and influencers claiming that many luxury goods from Louis Vuitton handbags to Lululemon leggings are manufactured in China, and can now be bought directly from the source at a fraction of the price.

The event highlighted solidarity among climate defenders, with representatives from countries like Ghana and Papua New Guinea uniting to amplify the demand for climate justice on the road to COP30.

Mediated ceasefire negotations taking place in Cairo have led to Israel submitting a ceasefire proposal to Hamas. On the ground, the Palestinian population sees little hope in the ongoing talks.

. If accepted by the National Assembly, this could lead to an unprecedented legal case in Senegal’s democratic histor

With both warring parties accused of committing war crimes, and civilian casualties continuing to mount, the call for increased humanitarian assistance and a durable political solution is more urgent than ever.

The electoral body accused CHADEMA, the country’s main opposition party, of refusing to sign a document pledging to respect the commission’s decisions

France said Tuesday it was expelling 12 Algerian diplomatic officials a day after Algeria announced the expulsion of the same number of French officials in escalating tensions between the two countries

The trial could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups Meta bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into social media powerhouses

A newly established regulatory authority for gold exports in Ghana declared on Monday that foreign buyers will no longer be permitted to purchase or trade artisanally mined gold in the nation, which is Africa’s leading gold producer.

Kenya Wildlife Services described the case as a “landmark” trail, which “highlights a growing global threat to biopiracy of native species”

The African Union has co-hosted an international conference in London on Tuesday, aiming to support the suffering population in war-torn Sudan. The country was plunged into a brutal civil war on 15 April 2025.

The Maldives has declared a ban on Israeli visitors to its luxurious tourist islands, expressing strong support for the Palestinian people.