Life & Development

S. African teacher shot dead in front of learners

A teacher in Durban, South Africa has been fatally shot in front of her learners, authorities said on Monday.

Live Updates: Israel intensifies its deadly raids on West Bank's refugee camp

Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 296th day, has killed at least 39,258 Palestinians — the majority of them women and children –– and wounded 90,589 others, with 10,000+ estimated to be buried under the debris.

Apartheid-era Sharpeville massacre site wins World Heritage status

The Sharpeville massacre is considered a turning point in the struggle that led the apartheid government to ban the ANC.

Türkiye pioneers new smart drug study for lymphoma patients

Drug to be applied to special subtype of lymphoma patients, says doctor at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

Nigeria film board warns content creators against abuse of hijab

The film board says it received complaints about an upcoming Nigerian movie that allegedly links hijab with negative moral vices.

SA president signs Climate Change Bill into law

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Climate Change Bill into law.

Kenya's Ruto swaps defence, environment minister nominees

Kenya's President William Ruto has nominated Aden Duale as environment minister and Soipan Tuya as defence minister.

How Giraffes bring peace to Kenyan communities

The East African nation's spectacular wildlife is not only helping to boost tourism, it also fosters peaceful co-existence between communities at odds.

Greece decides to close several Turkish minority schools — report

Athens' reported decision is seen as violating the Lausanne Treaty and a broader effort to assimilate minorities.

Moroccan ex-human rights minister jailed for embezzlement

The charges relate to funds his Moroccan Liberal Party (PML) received in a 2015 electoral campaign.

Malian music star Toumani Diabate dies

Mali's "king of kora" Toumani Diabate has died at the age of 58 after short illness.

Poliovirus detected in Gaza sewage causes new health crisis

Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that attacks the nervous system and can cause total paralysis within hours.

Hunger, drought force children in southern Africa to drop out of school

In Zimbabwe's rural Mudzi district, the drought has devastated crops and exacerbated a hunger crisis, endangering the futures of nearly 2 million children.

Live Updates: New health crisis in Gaza as poliovirus found in sewage

Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 287th day, has killed at least 38,848 Palestinians — mostly women and children –– and wounded 89,459 others, with more than 10,000 estimated to be buried under the debris and over 9,500 a

Zambia arrests two fake doctors practicing since 2017

Zambian authorities have arrested two people for impersonating medical practitioners.

Israel must be suspended for violating FIFA statutes — human rights lawyers

Israel has violated Palestinians' human rights, breaching Article 3, according to report, adding that It discriminates based on race, national origin, and birth, violating Article 4(1),.

Thousands in Burundi get free dental treatment from Turkish health team

Burundian dentists and nurses also participated in sessions, gaining experience and updating their knowledge.

Morocco medical students reject plans to cut training years

Students argue a reduced school programme could compromise the quality of their medical training.

Exodus: Ugandan gospel artist preaching mental health awareness

Exodus revealed in March that he has been battling depression since 2013, after the death of his mother.

Live Updates: Türkiye denounces Israel's attack on Gaza hospital

Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 284th day, has killed at least 38,664 Palestinians — the majority of them women and children –– and wounded 89,097, with 10,000+ estimated to be buried under the debris and 9,500+ abducte

Euro 2024: Spain eyes fourth title as England seeks to end trophy drought

Spain will start as the favorite after winning all six of its matches at Euro 2024 and being widely regarded as the best team at the tournament.

UNICEF 'devastated' over deaths of students in Nigeria school collapse

The collapse of a school in Nigeria's Plateau state left at least 22 students dead, officials say.

Nigeria school collapse kills students sitting exams

The National Emergency Management Agency said they were carrying out search and rescue operations amid fears the death toll could rise.

Nigeria school collapse kills over a dozen students sitting exams

The National Emergency Management Agency said they were carrying out search and rescue operations amid fears the death toll could rise.