Refugee to ramp: Halima Aden breaks beauty barriers and honours her heritage in a hijab
This trailblazing hijab-wearing model and activist has navigated the tensions between self-affirmation and an unforgiving industry, winning battles not just for herself but for every African woman who refuses to conform.
2025-05-19 17:05:05
Turkish President Erdogan marks Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day
'We are protecting homeland, Republic and we are taking steps to advance, elevate Republic of Türkiye, which will endure forever, in every field,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
2025-05-19 17:05:01
Turkish Day Parade in US reflects Türkiye’s legacy, culture, global vision — Altun
Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun praised diaspora efforts and called for global justice while underlining Türkiye’s partnership with the US and regional stability.
2025-05-18 14:00:02
Gabon's ousted President Bongo flies to Angola with family
Ali Bongo was initially placed under house arrest after the coup though officials later said he was free to move as he wished.
2025-05-16 12:20:15
Sudan hospital drone attack kills scores of people
A drone attack on a hospital in Sudan's city of El-Obeid has resulted in several deaths and injuries, according to eyewitnesses.
2025-05-16 04:10:11
S. Sudan medical system 'collapsing': Doctors Without Borders
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has said that attacks on medical facilities are rising in South Sudan.
2025-05-15 20:10:08
Uganda army chief warns women soldiers against parading in trousers
Uganda's army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has warned military commanders against making women soldiers parade in trousers, saying "trousers are for men, not women."
2025-05-15 18:10:07
How solidarity is bridging Africa’s refugee funding gaps
As funding cuts impact the flow of critical aid for displaced communities in Africa, local and regional initiatives aim to fill the vacuum.
2025-05-15 17:00:09
US church refuses to resettle white South Africans granted refugee status
The Episcopal Church said it would end its refugee resettlement program with the US government rather than comply with orders to help resettle the white South Africans.
2025-05-14 10:25:11
White South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee status scheme
The first group of around 50 white South Africans arrived at Dulles Airport in Virginia even after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed claims they were being persecuted.
2025-05-13 10:25:10
Art, faith, and heritage intertwine at Islamic Arts Fair in Ankara
Türkiye’s first International Islamic Arts Fair showcased the spiritual depth and visual richness of Islamic art. The event marked a milestone, in which master and emerging artists revived centuries-old heritage
2025-05-13 10:05:06
Trump defends resettling white South Africans as refugees in US
President Donald Trump has defended the decision to resettle a group of white Afrikaners in the United States as refugees, saying they were fleeing a "terrible situation" in South Africa.
2025-05-12 22:10:12
White South Africans start relocating to US under Trump 'refugee' programme
The first batch of 49 White South Africans deemed ''victims of racial discrimination'' by President Donald Trump fly to the US on Monday.
2025-05-12 13:05:08
Kaizer Chiefs beat arch rivals Pirates to end 10-year trophy drought
Victory ended a painful trophy drought for a Johannesburg-based club that, before the final, had won a record 53 domestic competitions since being formed in 1970.
2025-05-10 20:05:08
Sudan's Darfur air strike leaves 14 family members dead at camp
The members of the same family were killed after the Abu Shouk camp came under "intense bombardment by the Rapid Support Forces on Friday evening", a rescue group said.
2025-05-10 14:05:10
Zambia says taking action over theft after medical aid cut-off
It comes after the US cut $50 million in annual health funding to Zambia over the "systematic" theft of medicine and other supplies meant to be handed out for free
2025-05-09 18:15:05
Trump plans to take in South African 'refugees' to US next week
US officials say first White farmers allegedly affected by South Africa's new land expropriation law will arrive next week
2025-05-09 09:05:09
Burundi’s burden: DRC refugees caught between war and misery
The humanitarian crisis triggered by fighting in DRC has deepened as thousands of Congolese refugees sheltered in Burundi grapple with overcrowding in camps, disease, and declining aid.
2025-05-08 14:15:05
South Africa's Malema denied UK visa to speak at Cambridge University
Julius Malema said he was informed his Visa application was not successful while he was at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport waiting for his flight to London.
2025-05-08 12:10:05
Nigeria scraps scholarships for students abroad
Nigeria is ending a major scholarship programme for university students abroad, citing the improvement of higher education at home.
2025-05-08 00:05:05
Libya health minister arrested over cancer drug imports case
Libya's health minister and other officials have been arrested in connection with a corruption case involving the import of cancer treatment drugs.
2025-05-07 22:05:06
African women sow survival strategies amid climate change
African women, once sidelined in agricultural decision-making, are leading the charge in the battle against climate change, turning necessity into innovation to ensure food security and protect livelihoods.
2025-05-07 17:15:08
Ugandan military captures tourist kidnapping suspect hiding for six years
The Ugandan military says the suspect was arrested in neighbouring DRC six years after the kidnapping.
2025-05-05 13:15:06
Togo confirms nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine
The foreign ministry says the young students had left Togo under alleged scholarships and urges citizens to obtain reliable information before any departure abroad.
2025-05-02 20:15:03