In the heart of Burkina Faso, 300 kilometers from the capital Ouagadougou, the Bôbô people uphold a rich cultural tradition: the grand funerals, a sacred ritual designed to guide the… Read More »Grand funerals of the Bôbô: Honoring the dead and celebrating unity
Israel’s military on Tuesday destroyed bulldozers and other heavy equipment that had been supplied by mediators to clear the rubble in northern Gaza, Palestinian municipal authorities said.
Synthetic fibres account for two-thirds of worldwide textile production, but it also creates microfibre pollution.
Kenyan President William Ruto landed in Beijing on Tuesday evening for a state visit on invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The two countries are expected to deepen their… Read More »Kenya: President Ruto arrives in China for four-day state visit
In Egypt, regional churches and other denominations have offered their condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025. Among the mourners are Coptic Catholics,… Read More »Egypt: Coptic Catholics mourn Pope Francis
Cameroon faces a major education crisis as a four-day national teachers’ strike begins on April 22nd
West African leaders are gathering in Accra, Ghana, for a two-day meeting to address the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso
The decision, announced on April 22, follows three petitions calling for her removal and was made in consultation with the Council of State, in accordance with the 1992 Constitution.
Francis has chosen to be laid to rest in the St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome.
Tidjane Thiam, leader of Ivory Coast’s main opposition party, has been removed from the electoral list ahead of the October 25 presidential election. On Tuesday, April 22, the court ruled… Read More »Tidjane Thiam removed from electoral list ahead of presidential election