The foreign ministers of Egypt and China discussed the situation in Syria during talks on Friday in Beijing.

A focus of Guterres’ visit has been the money-poor nations in Africa and elsewhere need to deal with the impact of a warming planet. While Africa contributes a tiny amount to global warming, it is one of the worst affected continents.

Popular BBC programs, including those in Hausa — the most-spoken language in Niger — are broadcast in the Central African country through local radio partners to reach a large audience across the region

New studies of the genetic composition of skeletons found in the Czech Republic and Germany have convinced scientists they’ve identified the first modern human to emerge from the African continent.

The first export of 60,000 tonnes of refined petroleum went to Neptune Oil, a major distributor and retailer in Central Africa. The company said it was working with the refiner to establish ‘a reliable supply chain that will help stabilize fuel prices and opportunities’ across the region

Somaliland, the breakaway region of Somalia, inaugurated its new president following last month’s election, which strengthened its quest for international recognition.

The Senate of Zimbabwe has approved legislation to abolish the death penalty, a crucial step towards eliminating a law that has not been applied in nearly 20 years.

The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $108 million loan to Zambia to enhance the nation’s economic governance and implement reforms in essential public sectors.

After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syrians are beginning to return home. In the Baba Amr district of Homs, residents are celebrating the end of the Assad regime, welcoming former exiles and hoping for a new life.

An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was found adrift in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, and is thought to be the only survivor of a migrant boat that capsized after departing from Sfax, Tunisia.

With Christmas approaching, Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is bustling with tourists eager to meet Santa, see the Northern Lights, and revel in the winter wonderland. Over 1.2 million overnight stays were recorded in 2023, marking a 30% increase from the previous year.

As Macao approaches the 25th anniversary of its return to China, some are worried its unique cuisine is being lost. Its traditional food is a fusion of Portuguese and Chinese cooking, reflecting its colonial past and its Asian geography.

The European Union has authorized Poland and several other eastern European countries to temporarily suspend asylum rights when they believe Belarus and Russia are manipulating migrants to undermine the stability of the region.

Hundreds of migrant workers in Lebanon are waiting to be repatriated after the ceasefire ending the 14-month war between the Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel went into effect last month.

The attack occurred Tuesday in the village of Petel Kole, where hundreds of militants on motorcycles targeted a military position. The army reported that 26 attackers were “neutralized.”

The airport was closed in November for the second time this year after commercial aircraft came under gunfire from gangs.

The clashes underscore a deepening rift between the federal government and Jubbaland’s administration, raising fears of further instability in the strategically significant region near the Kenyan border.

“The Malian army with the Wagner Group and Islamist armed groups have been targeting civilians and their property in violation of the laws of war,”

Inside the Imam al Shafi’i Mosque in the neighbourhood of Mezzeh, Abu Mohammad al Jolani, praised the efforts of his fighters who, he said, took charge of Syria without any foreign support or interference, also noting that all former ‘colonisers’ had failed to control the country

With over 30 million Nigerians facing acute hunger, according to the United Nations, food banks — previously uncommon in the country — have become a vital and welcome lifeline.

Lithium mining has transformed Pasali, Nasarawa state over the past decade, creating a hub of illegal operations. Workers, including children, use primitive tools to extract and sort lithium ore. Activists have criticized the exploitation of children, urging adoption of responsible mine practices

A joint declaration was reached after the Turkish President met separately with the leaders of Somalia and Ethiopia on Wednesday. It says the sides agreed to start talks recognizing ‘potential benefits’ of Ethiopia’s sea access while respecting Somalia’s territorial integrity

Morocco’s tourism industry is thriving, having attracted 15.9 million visitors by November 2024, which is a 20% increase from the previous year.

This Wednesday, hundreds of British farmers, driving tractors adorned with banners and flags, marched on London.

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited South Africa during its G20 Presidency, emphasizing the need for climate justice.

From self-medicating great apes to elephants that call one another by individual names, the wonderful world of nature was full of fascinating discoveries throughout 2024.

Pope Francis engaged with members of the Italian non-profit organization ResQ, focusing on the “vastness and complexity of the migration phenomenon.”

The lower house of Russian parliament on Tuesday gave an initial approval of a long-discussed bill that would open the way for the Russian authorities to remove the Taliban’s designation as a terrorist group.

One of the first areas where the programme is being rolled out is the southern state of Bayelsa, which has one of the country’s highest rates of malaria.

Hundreds of people paid their last respects on Tuesday to Benito Aguas Atlahua, a member of the country’s ruling coalition, who died in hospital on Monday night after being shot earlier in the day in Zongolica, Mexico.

The 10-day Hornbill Festival is held in Kohima, the capital of the remote Indian state of Nagaland, on the border with Burma.

The results show terms that saw the highest spike in traffic compared to last year — ranging from key news events, notably global elections, to the most popular songs, athletes and unforgettable pop-culture moments that people looked up to worldwide.

Amnesty International called for an investigation Wednesday into a former governor and two top army officials in Congo for “possible crimes against humanity” during a deadly crackdown on demonstrators last year protesting the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the country.

The US singer and songwriter recently published his first album of new music in eight years.

At least 175 people have been reported dead and dozens injured after a series of airstrikes hit Sudan’s capital on Monday and Tuesday.

Mary Ellen O’Connell, a professor of law and international peace studies at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, believes bombing from Israel and the United States are “only adding to the chaos”

“No one should die of malaria; yet the disease continues to disproportionately harm people living in the African region, especially young children and pregnant women,”

“The RAF does not compensate someone who intentionally causes a motor vehicle accident, even if this results in serious injuries,”

Around 9 million children are out of school across Ethiopia today due to ongoing violence, climate-induced disasters and widespread forced displacement

Top government-funded schools now charge nearly $700 in tuition per three-month term.