Life & Development

UNICEF: Debt repayment hits education in 15 African nations

The UN warns nearly 400 million children live in countries where debt distress hinders vital investments essential for their development and well-being.

'African nations servicing debt than investing in education'

The UN warns nearly 400 million children live in countries where debt distress hinders vital investments essential for their development and well-being.

South Sudan cholera death toll climbs to 334

Death toll from a cholera outbreak in South Sudan has risen to 334 from 274 in the last month, the government says.

Dar Gnawa: Morocco's iconic window into the Maghreb

Located in Marrakech, Morocco, the Dar Gnawa Museum is a rich collection of stories, rites, and practices inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Marburg virus: Suspected outbreak kills eight in Tanzania

Samples from two patients were awaiting testing at Tanzania's national laboratory for confirmation of the outbreak, WHO said

Protecting youth from harmful ideologies is globally shared duty — Erdogan

President Erdogan stated that the primary objective of gender-neutralisation policies is to undermine the family and the sanctity of the family institution.

Live Updates: Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter kills five Palestinians

Israel's genocide in Gaza — now in its 465th day — has reportedly killed over 46,565 Palestinians and wounded 109,660 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed at least 4,063 people since October 2023.

Morocco's 2024 tourist arrivals break country's record

Morocco welcomed more than 17 million tourists in 2024, breaking its yearly arrivals record.

Zimbabwe drought leaves 19 hippos dead

Severe drought in Zimbabwe has left at least 19 hippos dead.

Tributes for South African music icon Winnie Khumalo

News of Khumalo’s death spread rapidly after it was announced by her family, prompting an immediate outpouring of grief online.

Zambia's kwacha depreciates amid devastating drought

Zambia's kwacha has hit a series of record lows since the start of the year as a severe drought keeps the pressure firmly on the Southern African country's economy.

Nine civilians killed in Mali attack

Nine civilians, including women and children, were killed in an attack on a vehicle in Mali's Segou region last week, a civil society group has said.

'Living in hell': Sudan's refugees face hunger and cold in camps

Residents at the Goz al-Haj Camp say the paramilitary forces treated them as if they were not human and asked for gold, weapons, and mobile phones.

How the world rediscovered Mali's Timbuktu

The revival of a desert festival has brought global tourists back to Timbuktu for an insightful journey into this melting pot of culture, history and hospitality that was blighted by myth and militancy.

Live Updates: Children and women killed in Israeli strike on Gaza 'safe zone'

Israel's genocide in Gaza — now in its 454th day — has killed at least 45,553 Palestinians and wounded 108,379 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,048 people since October 2023 and keeps breaching the November 27 tru

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet sets women's 5km world record

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashed the women's 5km world record in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday.

Live Updates: Israeli demolition of Gaza hospitals 'ethnic cleansing' — report

Israel's genocide in Gaza — now in its 452nd day — has killed at least 45,541 Palestinians and wounded 108,338 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,048 people since October 2023 and keeps breaching the November 27 tru

Live Updates: Israel detains Palestinians in critical health condition in Gaza

Israel's genocide in Gaza — now in its 451st day — has killed at least 45,514 Palestinians and wounded 108,189 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,048 people since October 2023 and keeps breaching the November 27 tru

Live Updates: Israel strikes Gaza hospitals as death toll tops 45,500

Israel's genocide in Gaza — now in its 450th day — has killed at least 45,514 Palestinians and wounded 108,189 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,048 people since October 2023 and keeps breaching the November 27 tru

Live Updates: Hamas denies Israeli claims it was present in Gaza hospital

Israel's genocide in Gaza — now in its 449th day — has killed at least 45,436 Palestinians and wounded 108,038 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,048 people since October 2023 and keeps breaching the November 27 tru

Live Updates: Nearly 50 killed in Israel's strike near Kamal Adwan Hospital

Israel's genocide in Gaza — now in its 448th day — has killed at least 45,399 Palestinians and wounded 107,940 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,048 people since October 2023 and keeps breaching the November 27 tru

US universities advise foreign students to return before Trump inauguration

Many universities in the US have been advising their international students to return early amid concerns that President-elect Donald Trump may reinstate a travel ban.

US same-gender couple gets 100 years in prison for raping adopted sons

Given the severity of their offence, neither of the two men will be eligible for parole, ensuring they will die in prison.

Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening

At least two people were killed and others injured on Tuesday when armed men opened fire on a group of journalists in Haiti.