M23 Rebels Take Control of Bukavu, Escalating Conflict in DRC
M23 rebels have rapidly advanced into Bukavu, DRC, signaling a significant territorial gain since capturing Goma. The DRC government confirmed...
Year: 2025
Souleymane Cissé, Pioneering Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
Souleymane Cissé, celebrated Malian filmmaker and the first Black African to win the Jury Prize at Cannes, died at 84...
60 Peul Herdsmen Massacred in Central African Republic Violence
Between February 14 and 19, 60 Peul herdsmen were killed in organized attacks by the anti-Balaka militia in the Central...
UNHCR’s Ongoing Support for Refugees in Cuba Amidst Disasters and Legal Challenges
UNHCR assists 197 refugees and asylum-seekers from 16 countries in Cuba, with 40% lacking legal status. Recent hurricanes and earthquakes...
Pioneer of African Cinema Souleymane Cissé Passes Away at 84
Souleymane Cissé, a pioneering Malian filmmaker and prominent figure in African cinema, has died at 84. Recently, he participated in...
Severe Cold Weather Advisory in Iowa Amidst Conservation Concerns in Senegal
A cold weather advisory with extreme wind chills is in effect across Iowa, necessitating caution and protective measures for safety....
Cubans Adapt to Power Outages by Relying on Charcoal for Cooking
Due to frequent power outages, rural Cubans are relying on charcoal for cooking. This shift emphasizes their resourcefulness and the...
Cuban Doctors Innovate with New Eye Surgery for Pediatric Cataracts
Cuban doctors at the Octavio de la Concepcion y de la Pedraja hospital are utilizing a new minimally invasive technique...
Turkey’s Strategic Support for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
On February 18, Ukrainian President Zelensky visited Turkey, inaugurating the new Ukrainian embassy, the first established during the ongoing military...
Chilean Migrants Charged in Nationwide Athlete Burglaries
Seven Chilean migrants have been arrested for a series of multimillion-dollar burglaries targeting professional athletes, including Travis Kelce and Patrick...
