Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes
Kyiv – Ukrainian emergency services said Friday that a massive Russian missile and drone attack that pummelled Kyiv the... Read more
15 May
Chad denies targeting civilians in operation against Boko Haram
Ndjamena – The Chadian government denied Thursday that it deliberately targeted civilians during military operations against Boko Haram jihadists... Read more
15 May
Africa’s Lobito Corridor chief tells AFP business, not geopolitics, drives strategy
Lobito – The chief executive of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) project to link southern African mines to an... Read more
15 May
Zimbabwe tobacco hits new highs under smallholder contracts
Bulawayo – Rows of green tobacco plants stretched towards the bush in a vast field of a crop that... Read more
15 May
Drones to fight school shooters? One US company says yes
Austin – A new idea for combatting America’s horrific problem of school shootings is to unleash an unarmed drone... Read more
15 May
Mbappe, Dembele head up France squad for 2026 World Cup
Paris – Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his... Read more
15 May
Here is Oscar Mbo’s viral post amid mourning for his mom
Cape Town – Oscar Mbo faced backlash on social media after posting a video of himself and his son... Read more
14 May
WATCH | ‘The one and only Mrs Kolisi’: Fan reaction to Rachel’s viral apron video
Cape Town – Author and motivational speaker Rachel Kolisi has sparked conversation online after removing the “Mrs” from an... Read more
14 May
‘No Jobs, no speech’: ANCYL ultimatum to Ramaphosa ahead of Youth Day
Cape Town – The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) says President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be allowed to address young... Read more
14 May
In Washington, the fight to preserve Black cemeteries
Washington – Georgetown, one of present-day Washington’s most expensive neighborhoods, used to be a hub of Black life in... Read more
14 May
