Headlines
  • After a temporary suspension, Emirates said the airline "will resume operations."
  • On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said that Iran will be "hit very hard" and that he was thinking about extending the strikes to other targets..
  • At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
  • Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
  • The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
  • Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
  • To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
  • In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
  • Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.

Tag: Africa

January 30, 2024

Archery Traditions Continued by Somali Elders

Every afternoon, elderly citizens gather in the Bondere district of Mogadishu, the troubled capital of Somalia, for an archery contest. The activity is a part of a deeper, historical tradition.

January 18, 2024

As Some Girls Defy the Practice,...

Over 400,000 Zambian girls were married at the age of 15 or under, and about 1.7 million girls under the age of 18 are married, according to the U.N.

Hope for a Fragrant Future in...

One might not be aware when enjoying a fine perfume that the remote Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean produce one of its main ingredients.

January 17, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Malawi Reject Blessings...

Malawi’s Catholic bishops have joined other African bishops in defying the latest Vatican decree that permits same-sex unions to be blessed.

January 15, 2024

Traditional Fish Smoking in Republic of...

The second-largest rainforest in the world is found in the Congo Basin, which is comprised of six African countries. Burning basin wood for traditional fish smoking in the Republic of Congo, one of the states,threatens to accelerate deforestation. Researchers are looking at ways to counter tmthese effexts.

January 11, 2024

Free Surgery Helps Rwandan Women in...

In an effort to restore the health and dignity of women suffering from obstetric fistula, a U.S. non-profit is working with the Rwandan government to provide free surgical care.

January 9, 2024

Survivors of Sexual Violence in Nigeria...

Nigeria is a signatory to several international treaties that aim to end gender-based and sexual violence against women. However, the problem still exists. Some now want new laws to make offenders accountable.

January 6, 2024

Despite Humanitarian Catastrophe, Conflict Continues in...

Negotiations between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces have not been productive in ending the conflict, which is putting the humanitarian situation on the edge of catastrophe.

January 5, 2024

Gambia: Returning Migrants Fight Irregular Migration

With the number of Gambians dying while attempting to enter Europe crossing the Atlantic Ocean rising, the Gambia Immigration Department has launched a manhunt for immigration smugglers. To raise awareness of the risks associated with attempting to flee the country, some returnees are holding workshops.

January 3, 2024

Malawi Sends Workers to Israel Despite...

Amidst the conflict with Hamas, the government of Malawi is sending its youth to work on Israeli farms. The program has exposed unemployment issues in the country, according to critics, but it is also shrouded in mystery.Human rights activists argue that young people are willing to take opportunities abroad, even though there are risks involved.

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