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Tensions remain high in the borer between the DRC and Rwanda after the death of a Congolese soldier following an exchange of fire. According to witnesses, a Congolese soldier, who was at the border, crossed the neutral zone that separates the two border posts, while firing in the direction of Rwanda. A Rwandan soldier returned fire, killing the Congolese soldier… Read More

Last updated: 10 hours ago Frightening ‘devils’ walk the streets of Naiguata, a coastal city in Venezuela, wearing colourful masks and costumes with belts laden with bunches of bells, for the famous Dancing Devils festival. This event, held every year on the Thursday of the feast of Corpus Christi, is a religious tradition recognised as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by… Read More

One month after Mali said it would withdraw from the G5 Sahel alliance, the country’s Major General announced the decision would be effective starting from June 30. Malian General Oumar Diarra addressed the Commandant of the G5 Sahel troops Tuesday. In a letter, he solemnly notified the Commandant of “Mali’s decision to terminate the engagement” of its troops serving on… Read More

One month after Mali said it would withdraw from the G5 Sahel alliance, the country’s Major General announced the decision would be effective starting from June 30. Malian General Oumar Diarra addressed the Commandant of the G5 Sahel troops Tuesday. In a letter, he solemnly notified the Commandant of “Mali’s decision to terminate the engagement” of its troops serving on… Read More

In Senegal, roads leading to the home of prominent opposition leader Ousmane Sonko were closed off by barricades and police in anti-riot gear. Sonko was barred from attending Friday prayers at the mosque after he called for a protest despite the authorities issued a ban on public order grounds. Supporters who tried to get near the building in an upmarket… Read More

In Senegal, roads leading to the home of prominent opposition leader Ousmane Sonko were closed off by barricades and police in anti-riot gear. Sonko was barred from attending Friday prayers at the mosque after he called for a protest despite the authorities issued a ban on public order grounds. Supporters who tried to get near the building in an upmarket… Read More

Last updated: 11 minutes ago At the foothills of the Fagaras Mountains (part of the Carpathian Chain), in Avrig, Romania lies Brambura Adventure Park. Its latest attraction is a house where everything is upside down – known unsurprisingly as the upside-down house. With its 7 degree incline even the smallest items and details are turned on their head. “The purpose… Read More

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa facing calls to step down over claims that he tried to cover up the theft of millions of dollars in U.S. currency that was hidden inside furniture at his game farm. The allegations made by the former head of South Africa’s intelligence agency also include that the suspects in the robbery two years ago were… Read More

Pangolins are among the most endangered species in the world.  Their scales are made of keratin and are highly prized in Asia. This hospital in South Africa is looking after pangolins seized during police operations. “We haven’t yet figured out exactly what the parasite is, but he’s suffering from a blood parasite. And what the blood parasite is doing is… Read More

Fifteen million people in Sudan face acute food insecurity.  This is the conclusion contained in the latest joint report from the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Behind the crisis are the compounded effects of climate change, political turmoil and rising global food prices. “WFP Sudan has just completed its food security assessment. Unfortunately, our worst fears… Read More