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Last updated: 1 hour ago The Black and White Carnival is one of Colombia’s most symbolic festivals, reflecting the cultural traditions of the region. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2009, it brings together foreign tourists and people from all over Colombia every year. The origins of this celebration go back to those organised by the indigenous groups… Read More

The alleged arsonist behind the fire that ravaged South Africa’s parliament complex last Sunday appeared briefly in court this Tuesday. The Cape Town Magistrates Court charged the suspect, a 49-year old, for arson. The hearing is now adjourned to January 11th. The fire started at the early hours of Sunday morning and was brought under control on Monday. Strong winds,… Read More

Last updated: 16 hours ago The Beijing Winter Olympics begin in a month. Diplomatic boycotts, the coronavirus and the fate of Peng Shuai are weighing heavily on the Games. From 4 to 20 February, the Chinese capital will become the first country to host both the Winter and Summer Olympics, after hosting the 2008 Games, which were seen at the… Read More

Last updated: 11 hours ago Indian health authorities on Monday began vaccinating teenagers aged 15 to 18, as more states began implementing tighter restrictions to stem a new wave of infections caused by the infectious omicron variant. Indian state governments have been administering the doses in schools, hospitals and special vaccination sites, So far, India has recorded nearly 35 million… Read More

At least 21 schoolchildren in Nigeria have been rescued hours after they were abducted by armed groups in the West African country’s troubled northwestern region. Police spokesperson, Mohammed Shehu said in a statement over the weekend that The schoolchildren were abducted on Friday while they were moving from the Bakura area with their teacher to an Islamic school in neighboring… Read More

On their knees, blindfolded, five young people listen to blessings in Yoruba, a language brought by African slaves more than four centuries ago, while swearing to be brave, good parents, children and friends, respectful and upright: they are the new Abakuas, a cult unique Cuban in Latin America. Economic difficulties and the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many young Cubans to take… Read More

Last updated: 2 hours ago South Africa’s National Assembly building in Cape Town was gutted on Monday, after a major fire tore through the 138-year-old parliamentary complex the day before. Footage showed fires burning in windows, with firefighters deployed to try to put out the flames. Sunday’s fire destroyed offices and caused some ceilings to collapse in a site that… Read More

On Monday afternoon, the Capetonian fire brigade was once again deployed to contain the fire threatening to consume South Africa’s parliament. Under the eye of Capetonians, a dozen firefighters were using a crane lift to direct their hose towards the roof of the 19th century building that houses the South African National Assembly. On Sunday, the fire was believed to… Read More

With the announcement of his resignation on Sunday evening, former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdock throws in the towel just over a month after he signed an agreement with the military. In a televised speech on Sunday evening, Hamdok admitted that his efforts to bridge a widening gap between political forces had failed and called for political dialogue. Sudanese woke… Read More

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has been tested positive for COVID-19 and place in mandatory self- isolation, a government spokesperson said on Monday. “The president is not showing any symptoms and is under close medical monitoring,” he said, adding that Mokgweetsi Masisi tested positive during a routine check. Vice President Slumber Tsogwane will replace him until further notice, the government said.… Read More