Tunisia pins tourism hopes on 'unafraid' Russians
Sousse (Tunisia) (AFP) – With its economy hit hard by the pandemic, Tunisia is counting on Russians and eastern... Read more
26 May, 2021
Indian Covid-19 variant found in at least 53 territories: WHO
Geneva (AFP) – The coronavirus variant first detected in India has now been officially recorded in 53 territories, a World... Read more
26 May, 2021
Sudan security officer condemned to death for killing protester
Khartoum (AFP) – A Sudanese court Monday sentenced a senior officer with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to death... Read more
24 May, 2021
Volcano death toll rises as aftershocks shake DR Congo
Goma (DR Congo) (AFP) – Five people were found choked to death on toxic fumes from the eruption of... Read more
24 May, 2021
Sketching out trauma: art, puppets heal children of Mozambique conflict
Metuge (Mozambique) (AFP) – Twice a week, dozens of Mozambican children gather under the shade of a big mango... Read more
24 May, 2021
UN chief declares 'war' on Covid as India toll tops 300,000
Geneva (AFP) – The UN chief on Monday declared the world “at war” against Covid-19, as India’s death toll... Read more
24 May, 2021
Five things to know about Ethiopia's election
Addis Ababa (AFP) – Ethiopia’s twice-delayed polls are now scheduled for June 21, giving the electoral board less than... Read more
24 May, 2021
Two months after Palma raid, Mozambique survivors still on run
Pemba (Mozambique) (AFP) – A constant nervous smile on Julia Francisco’s face masks the anguish of fleeing extremist militants... Read more
23 May, 2021
Goma city 'spared' as river of lava from DRC volcano halts
Goma (DR Congo) (AFP) – A river of boiling lava came to a halt on the outskirts of Goma... Read more
23 May, 2021
Nigeria buries army chief after air crash
Abuja (AFP) – Nigeria’s top-ranking army commander Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru was laid to rest in the capital Abuja... Read more
22 May, 2021
