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Trump once again claims without him there would be ‘no Israel right now’

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9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to finally face trial in 2028, nearly 27 years after horrific attacks

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Russian military planes enter South Korean air defence zone amid rising tensions with North Korea: What's happening

Ron Weasley Is Back! Rupert Grint set to return to Harry Potter universe on Broadway

400-year-old 'vampire' grave in Poland reveals non-existent genetic lineage

Dolly Parton, global icon and queen of country music, dies at 80

Nepal flash floods: Kailash Mansarovar yatra affected, close to 400 pilgrims out of contact

'If he is dead, they're putting on a pretty good show': Trump casts fresh doubt over Mojtaba Khamenei's fate

Man arrested near US Capitol with guillotine in pickup truck: What happened?

Why the Su-30MKI cockpit is painted bright turquoise green

Cameroon President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, turned 92 after more than four decades in power but remains tight-lipped on whether he will run for another term in elections this year. Watch in for more details!

Cameroon leader turns 92 after nearly half his life in power

Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected Saturday as the chairman of the African Union's Executive Commission. Youssouf won 33 votes, beating veteran opposition Kenyan politician Raila Odinga to succeed Chad's Moussa Faki Mahamat for a four-year term.

Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected as AU Commission chair

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was briefly hospitalised after his health deteriorated following a hunger strike but was back in prison. He was abducted in Kenya in November and has been facing the death penalty on treason charges in a court martial that his wife, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima, has called a "sham". Watch in for more details!

Detained Ugandan opposition veteran on hunger strike

The United Nations has made a shocking announcement that the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has committed "summary executions" of children in Bukavu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN Rights Office warned that the situation in Eastern DRC is deteriorating sharply, leading to serious human rights violations and abuses.

DR Congo war: UN condemns summary executions of children

Sherif Abdulrafiu, a Nigerian artist, is making a name in the industry with his unique technique of creating beautiful portraits by cracking glass, a method he calls “knacking.”

Nigerian artist uses cracked glass to bring art to life

The Sudanese military has called for diplomatic support for a new government that it says it wants to form after it recaptures the capital, Khartoum, from rival forces.

Sudan army chief Al-Burhan mulls forming new government

Public health researchers in Kenya and computer scientists from the University of California are developing an AI tool that predicts where people, particularly children, are at risk of malnutrition.

AI tool predicts where people are at risk of malnutrition

UN Human Rights Council has given the green light to open an investigation into alleged violations and abuses committed in the deadly clashes gripping the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

DR Congo: World leaders call for dialogue as M23 advances

The US exit from the WHO and the freeze announced on USAID funding are devastating moves that will have drastic effects on the health of millions of people in Africa. President Trump's move has angered many on the continent.

Outrage following President Trump's freeze of USAID

Sudan’s civil war has devastated the country and strained relations with neighbouring South Sudan. Events in January 2025 have stirred up xenophobic feelings in Sudan and outrage in its southern neighbour, heightening the risk of regional instability. Watch in for more details!

Sudan war: Rivalry between Sudan army & RSF spills over to South Sudan

Moroccan women celebrate the art of henna tradition, now recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage for 16 Arab countries

Morocco celebrates as henna tradition is recognised by UNESCO

There is a good chance that inside your mobile phone is a miniscule amount of a metal that started its journey buried in the earth of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where a war is currently raging. Watch in for more details!

DRC Conflict | How your smartphone could be fueling the war

The largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere was officially inaugurated in Johannesburg, South Africa, marking a historic moment for global Hindu community

Largest Hindu temple in southern hemisphere opens in Johannesburg

In Benin, cotton is much more than a crop-- it is the country’s "white gold" and the pillar of its economy.

Benin aims to be Africa's top cotton producer

Some of those who were lucky to survive the horrors of the abandoned gold mines, in South Africa's Stilfontein say few of theirs colleagues resorted to cannibalism due to sheer desperation of hunger.

South Africa's Stilfontein mine survivors turned to cannibalism to survive

There are growing international calls for peace talks to end the escalation of violence in the east of the democratic republic of congo. The fate of the economic and trading hub Goma is still unclear.

Congo-Rwanda: Conflict in DRC's east escalates as M23 rebels barge into Goma

A privately-owned development outside the Kenyan capital is attracting residents and businesses with its strict rules and modern infrastructure. Watch in for more details!

TATU CITY: Kenya's model for African urbanization

Researchers across Africa are employing artificial intelligence to diagnose crop diseases and trace pests. Watch in for more details!

Farmers use 'AI' to diagnose crop diseases

Benin seeks to combat negative stereotypes of voodoo, a 500-year-old religion that celebrates a rich pantheon of deities and spirits. Watch in for more details!

Benin festival seeks to dispel voodoo stereotypes

Former Ghanaian president nana Akufo-Addo left a gift for the continent. He says, all African passport holders are now able to visit Ghana without needing a visa, with the policy coming into effect this year.

Ghana Opens Up Visa-Free Travel To All Africans

As winter sets in, Ukraine’s army faces new and difficult challenges on the battlefield. Harsh weather conditions and the need for adapted strategies are testing the resilience and preparedness of Ukrainian forces amid ongoing conflict.

Russia-Ukraine War: Over 100,000 Ukrainian Troops Charged With Desertion

From South Africa to Nigeria, different nations had their own unique way of ushering in 2025, most of them organised street parades like the minstrel carnival in Cape Town & Fanti festival in Lagos.

Cape Town Sparkles In Minstrel, As Lagos Holds Fanti | World Of Africa

Several youths reported missing in Kenya were freed from their captors and discovered in towns across the country. The releases follow pressure from activists demanding justice for those who disappeared after criticizing president William Ruto's governance and alleged corruption.

Police Abductions In Kenya Spark Riots and Anger

Morocco is working to secure a place for the 'caftan' on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, building on previous recognitions like the art of Gnawa, couscous, and Tbourida.

Morocco’s Traditional Caftan Garment Aims For UNESCO Status | World Of Africa

President Alassane Ouattara says the Ivorian government had decided to expel French troops because the Ivorian army is “now effective”. Why is there a sudden urge to cut military ties with France, especially from its former colonies?

Ivory Coast Becomes 6th African Country To Expel French Troops | World Of Africa

22 Elections were held in African countries, spanning Presidential, legislative, and local levels. These elections showcased a mixture of continuity, change, and the complexities of governance in the region. Watch in for more details!

Elections Were A Test For Democracy, Institutional Capacity

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