Author: Widad Widad wahbi
Compensation Trial Begins Over Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max Crash
Edited By: Aminata Diallo A civil trial concerning compensation for the families of two victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash began on Wednesday in Chicago, six years after the tragedy that claimed 157 lives. Boeing has already accepted responsibility for the 2019 crash involving a Boeing 737 Max aircraft, as well as a […]
China rebukes Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria
Edited By: Widad WAHBI China has rejected recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening possible military intervention in Nigeria over alleged attacks against Christians. In comments made this week, Trump accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christian communities from armed groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province […]
M23 Recruits Hundreds of Judges to Cement Control in Eastern DRC
Edited By: Tendai Zola The M23 rebel group, announced on Monday that it has recruited nearly 400 magistrates in areas under its control in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where it continues to establish a parallel administration. In a statement released by spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka, the group said it had published a […]
Kenya: How Art Became a Weapon Against Violence in Nairobi’s Mukuru Slum
Edited By: Tendai Zola In the heart of Nairobi’s Mukuru neighborhood—one of the city’s most impoverished and densely populated areas—a quiet revolution is taking place. Amid the maze of tin-roofed houses, the Wajukuu Arts Collective has turned creativity into a force for healing, empowerment, and social transformation. Founded in 2003 by a group of […]
India Crowned Women’s World Cup Champions After Verma-Sharma Masterclass
Edited By: Aminata Diallo India’s long pursuit of a maiden Women’s Cricket World Cup title finally reached its glorious end on Sunday, as Harmanpreet Kaur’s team triumphed over South Africa by 52 runs in a dramatic final at DY Patil Stadium. The victory capped off a rollercoaster campaign for India, who bounced back from three […]
Netherlands to Return Stolen 3,500-Year-Old Sculpture to Egypt
Edited By: Widad WAHBI The Netherlands has announced plans to return a 3,500-year-old stone sculpture to Egypt, marking another step in international efforts to repatriate looted cultural heritage. According to the Dutch Information and Heritage Inspectorate, the artifact — a stone head of a high-ranking official from the dynasty of Pharaoh Thutmose III — was […]
Egypt Opens the Grand Egyptian Museum — A Monument to Civilization and Modern Ambition
Edited By: Tendai Zola After more than two decades of anticipation and construction, Egypt has officially inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum, an architectural and cultural marvel that now stands as the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. The grand opening ceremony on November 1, 2025, drew dignitaries, presidents, and prime ministers from around […]
Haiti’s Voodoo Worshipers Honor Ancestors Amid Tragedy and Turmoil
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Hundreds of Voodoo devotees gathered Saturday at the capital’s main cemetery to celebrate Fèt Gede, Haiti’s version of the Day of the Dead, an annual ritual of remembrance and communion with the spirits of the deceased. This year’s ceremonies were marked by restraint, following the devastation left by Hurricane Melissa and […]
Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians
Edited By: Aminata Diallo U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Nigeria, threatening possible military action over what he described as “horrible atrocities” committed against Christians. The statement, shared Saturday on his social media platform, accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect its Christian population and instructed the recently renamed Department […]
Mozambique Aims to Become Africa’s Next Gas Powerhouse as TotalEnergies Revives LNG Megaproject
Edited By: Tendai Zola After years of delays caused by jihadist insurgency, Mozambique’s ambition to emerge as a major player in the global energy market is back on track. The French energy giant TotalEnergies has confirmed the restart of its massive liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, marking a […]
WHO Reports Expanding Mpox Transmission Across Africa and Beyond
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that active mpox transmission has been recorded in 17 African countries over the past six weeks, with 2,862 confirmed cases and 17 deaths reported between September 14 and October 19. The agency also confirmed that Malaysia, Namibia, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain have […]
UN Security Council Adopts Historic Resolution Supporting Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Just moments ago in New York, the United Nations Security Council adopted a historic resolution marking a major turning point in efforts to resolve the long-standing dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. The resolution, approved by 11 of the Council’s 15 members, including the United States—the penholder—and South Korea, expressed strong support […]
United States Reduces Refugee Admissions, Gives Priority to White South Africans
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The United States has announced a major reduction in its refugee admissions program for 2026, cutting the overall cap from 125,000 under the previous administration to 7,500, with most of the available slots designated for white South Africans, particularly members of the Afrikaner minority. The Trump administration says the measure responds […]
Global Cholera Surge Highlights Vaccine Shortages and Inequality
Edited By: Tendai Zola Cholera, a disease once thought to be under control, is making a troubling comeback across the globe. According to health agencies, more than 6,800 people have died in 2025, marking a sharp increase compared to the previous year. The resurgence is particularly severe in Africa, where conflict, poverty, and limited access […]
Morocco’s Caftan: A Step Toward UNESCO Recognition
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Morocco has formally submitted the caftan, its emblematic traditional garment, for inclusion on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Once designed for men, the caftan has become a global fashion symbol largely through women who proudly wear it. The long tunic, buttoned at the front and sometimes tied with a […]