Israel-Hamas Truce Commences, Hostage Release Imminent.
A truce between Israel and Hamas is set to start on Friday at 7 a.m. local time, with hostages expected to be released soon. The release includes 13 women and…
Obama, Clooney, Gates Unite to Eradicate Child Marriage in a Generation.
Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney, and Melinda French Gates, on a mission to end child marriage in a generation, share their passion during an exclusive interview with BBC News. The trio,…
Weah’s Respectful Step Praised by Liberia’s New Leader Elect.
Liberia’s President-elect Joseph Boakai, in his first national address following his victory in the run-off elections, praised George Weah for graciously accepting defeat after a closely contested election. Boakai, a…
SpaceX Starship Test Flight Ends in Failure Shortly After Launch on Second Try.
SpaceX’s spaceship called Starship, designed to take astronauts to the moon and beyond, seemed to have a problem in space shortly after it took off on Saturday. This was the…
Italian Decree Limits Rights of Alone Migrant Kids.
Italy sees many kids arriving alone from across the Mediterranean. The prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, who leads the far-right, has been focused on stopping illegal immigration. Recently, Italy approved a…
Congo Army Recruitment Stampede Claims Dozens.
Last night in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, 37 young people lost their lives in a stampede during an army recruitment event in a stadium, according to…
Former Joburg Mayor Sparks Controversy with Pro-Hamas Gun Photo.
The former mayor of Johannesburg, Thapelo Amad, caused a stir when he posted a photo of himself holding a rifle in support of the Palestinian group Hamas. In the caption,…
Ethiopian Government’s Talks with OLA Rebels Collapse, No Deal Reached.
Ethiopia and Rebel Group OLA Couldn’t Agree in Recent Talks. The government blames OLA for being uncooperative and making unrealistic demands, while OLA accuses the government of trying to control…
South African MPs Suspend Ties with Israel in Landmark Vote.
South African lawmakers voted to shut down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and cut off all diplomatic ties. The ruling African National Congress, dominating parliament, supported the move. The decision,…
South Sudan Army Faces Accusations of Civilian Attacks in Abyei.
South Sudan’s Army Faces Accusations of Attacking Civilians in Abyei, Leaving 40 Dead” Sultan Bulabek, leader of nine chiefdoms in Abyei, told the BBC that the attack involved coordinated assaults…