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A search operation is underway after a military plane carrying Malawi’s vice president went missing, according to the president’s office. The jet was carrying 51-year-old Vice President Saulos Chilima along with nine others, and left the country’s capital, Lilongwe, on Monday morning. Aviation authorities lost contact with the plane when it ‘went off radar’, according to a statement from Malawian… Read More

The government of the Central African Republic has suspended the activities of a Chinese mining company in the country, accusing it of cooperating with armed militias, according to a government decree. The country’s Ministry of Mines has accused Daqing SARL, a Chinese gold and diamond mining company, of “intelligence with armed groups, illegal mining, illegal introduction of foreign subjects into… Read More

Three Valencia fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to insulting Real Madrid striker Vinícius Júnior. This is the first conviction for cases of racism in professional football in Spain. Supporters will not be allowed into football stadiums for two years and will have to pay for any legal proceedings. Fans were arrested after a… Read More

Herdsman In Rwanda makes ends meet through Cow tourism. In 2021, amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ngabo embarked on a remarkable journey that would reshape his community’s narrative and breathe new life into rural tourism. What began as a simple act of sharing photos of his cows on social media evolved into a thriving enterprise known as Ibere… Read More

Last updated: 33 minutes ago The protest was part of the 17th annual World Naked Bike Ride which aims to promote the use of bicycles over cars and advocates for cyclist safety. Some of the demonstrators cycled entirely naked or in underwear while navigating the crowded city streets of Mexico City. Organised by Ulises Velázquez, the event emphasized that cyclists… Read More

5 years to be ready for war. That is what Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told lawmakers on Wednesday. Boris Pistorius is convinced that his country will need to fight. This comes after he called for a review of the military late last year. He also has pointed to the danger of a possible retaliatory Russian attack on a NATO… Read More

Leaders of the United Methodist Church have expressed regret after the Ivorian branch decided to leave the union following the repeal of a long-standing ban on LGBTQ+ clergy. The events are the latest in a series of repercussions in Africa, where United Methodists are in the majority outside the United States, due to disputes over sexuality and theology. In May,… Read More

The owners of an East African eatery in Detroit are among the dozens of finalists for this year’s prestigious James Beard Chef and Chefs Awards. The nominees cover a diverse range of cuisine and chef experience, a recent shift following turbulent pandemic-era years for the James Beard Foundation. The most-anticipated categories include awards for outstanding restaurateur, chef, and restaurant. For… Read More

Ghana’s capital Accra was rocked by a massive demonstration on Saturday as civil society groups took to the streets to demand an end to chronic power shortages in the country. Timed to start to at dusk, the time when several neighborhoods of the capital go dark due to electricity cuts, the rally momentarily brought vehicular traffic to a standstill along… Read More

A new episode in the row between the West African neighbors who have trading accusations of hostility since May. This week Benin arrested five Nigerien nationals on accusations of entering the port of Seme illegally. Niger responded by accusing Benin of kidnapping staff of its oil company who it said were at the port to witness the loading of an… Read More