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After days of heavy fighting involving a coalition of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), Burundian troops, Wazalendo militias, and the FDLR, AFC/M23 fighters have now entered the city of…
The AFC/M23 rebel coalition fighting the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has captured the town of Kiliba, a key entry point to the city of Uvira in South Kivu Province. Kiliba lies in Uvira territory,…
The President of Benin, Patrice Talon, has confirmed that the Government and the country’s Armed Forces successfully foiled a coup attempt planned by a group of soldiers. He assured the nation that all those involved…
Soldiers in Benin have launched an attack and seized the national television station, announcing that they have removed President Patrice Talon from office. In a broadcast on Sunday, the troops declared the overthrow…
At least eleven people were killed and fourteen others injured in a mass shooting at a hostel in Saulsville township, west of Pretoria, early Saturday morning. A three-year-old child is among the victims. Police…
Israel may ask thousands of Ukrainians living in the country to return home next month, as authorities have become slower in renewing the documents that allow them to stay. About 25,000 Ukrainians who fled the war in…
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) have renewed their commitment to continue sharing information and intelligence, as well as conducting coordinated patrols in designated…
Nigerian superstar Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu known as Burna Boy is once again making headlines, this time for a deeply compassionate act following a tragic event in Stockton, California. The “Last Last” singer confirmed…
Australia is set to become the first country in the world to enforce a legally mandated minimum age of 16 for social media accounts, following a landmark decision aimed at protecting young people from online harms.…
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving a prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking, has been released after receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. Hernández was…
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, launched his global No Sign of Weakness tour in late 2025 with expectations of sold-out arenas and record-breaking performances. Yet, what began as a routine…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sent a formal letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, asking for forgiveness and requesting that the corruption charges against him be dismissed. In a video message released on…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner, Jodie Haydon, becoming the first sitting prime minister in the nation’s history to do so while in office. The ceremony took place on Saturday…
In Hollywood, where the spotlight never blinks and every heartbeat becomes a headline, Kim Kardashian’s latest revelation isn’t about fashion, relationships, or viral moments, it’s about survival . Behind the flawless…
Rwanda’s entertainment industry is buzzing after Agiraneza Pacifique, popularly known as (AG Promoter) ,and actress Mukobwajana Asifiwe, better known as (Micky), officially became husband and wife in a civil ceremony…
A woman has died and a man has been left in critical condition after a shark attacked them while they were swimming at a remote beach in New South Wales. Police said the woman, believed to be in her 20s, died before…
The East African gospel industry is entering a new era, and at the center of this transformation is Kiswahili. What was once seen as a stylistic preference has quickly evolved into a business strategy, with gospel…
Across different countries, hospitals, universities, mosques and even sports teams continue to carry the name of King Faisal, reflecting the lasting influence of one of Saudi Arabia’s most respected leaders. A closer…
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted on Sunday morning, covering nearby villages in dust, according to local media reports. The Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program confirmed that…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed proposed changes to a controversial 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. Ukraine’s European allies are believed to have produced a revised version…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said U.S. President Donald Trump told her to “call me anytime” during their phone conversation on Tuesday, their first since Tokyo became embroiled in a diplomatic dispute with…
Australian Senator Pauline Hanson has been suspended from Parliament for one week after wearing a burqa in the Senate chamber to promote a bill seeking to ban the garment, which is commonly worn by Muslim women.…
The Nyabarongo II Hydropower Project has reached 57 percent completion, according to the latest update from the Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL). The US$214 million project is expected to be fully…
A gold pocket watch belonging to a wealthy passenger aboard the Titanic has sold for a record £1.78 million at an auction. Isidor Straus and his wife, Ida, were among the 1,500 people who died when the Titanic,…