Dressing the divine: Clerical fashion
As the papal conclave gets underway with the regalia of the Roman Catholic Church on full display at the Vatican, we take a look at clerical fashion. From why white and red…
Congo’s army slows M23 rebel’s southern march
Calm returns to the DRC's eastern city of Goma while M23 is advancing south. Also, the Southern African Development Community held a special meeting in Zimbabwe to discuss the situation in DR…
DR Congo fighting: Army confirms fall of Minova
M23 rebels continue to make significant advances in eastern DR Congo. They have seized the strategic town of Minova, a key supply route to the provincial capital Goma.…
Sudan: army takes over strategic city from RSF
In Sudan, there's been jubilation in the capital of Al Jazirah state after it was recaptured by the Sudanese army. People in Wad Madani are hailing the seizure as a possible turning…
Mozambique protests: Army deployed as HRW highlight death toll
According to Human Rights Watch, at least 30 people have died since protests broke out last month against the ruling party. Frelimo has been accused of rigging the election to extend its…
Sudan army chief Burhan hosts Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopia's prime minister becomes the first foreign leader to visit Sudan since its descent into brutal conflict as trapped residents from the besieged city of Al Fashir speak of drones hunting down…
Iran: Army sees no foul play in Raisi helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash last Sunday. An investigation by the Iranian military has now brought in its first results.…
Israeli army calls on Rafah residents to evacuate
Israel has launched attacks on eastern Rafah after ordering people to evacuate. Troops have taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing. Residents and displaced people fear the worst.…
Kyiv’s rules for military-age men abroad causes anger, doubt
Ukraine has suspended consular services for military-age men abroad. Kyiv is battling a Russian onslaught and needs reinforcements on the front line. Authorities want to ensure that Ukrainian men between 18 and…
Myanmar coup: Germany condemns army takeover
The international community has criticized Monday's coup in Myanmar, urging the army to release all political leaders. Germany said the military's actions "jeopardize progress made so far towards democratic change."…
Tunisia arrests over 600, deploys army after violent protests
Unrest spread across Tunisia after the government imposed an anti-virus lockdown amid economic hardship. Many Tunisians are frustrated by the lack of political reforms a decade after the Arab Spring.…