US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday urged Ethiopia to “deepen the peace” in the war-torn north as he moved cautiously to repair relations shaken by the brutal two-way conflict. The top US diplomat was paying his first visit to the longsta…
‘Shazam!’ back on the big screen
At the film’s LA premiere, “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” stars Zachary Levi, Lucy Liu and Helen Mirren praise the superhero franchise for respecting, empathizing with kids. (March 15)
Cyclone Freddy Floods Homes and Kills Hundreds in Malawi, Mozambique
Severe floods and rains damaged roads and left houses submerged in Malawi on Tuesday after cyclone Freddy hit southern Africa for the second time in a month, killing at least 190 people. In Mozambique, at least 20 people died. Photo: Amos Gumulira/Agen…
Cameroon ‘Diaspora Kitchen’ festival: Around 20 chefs celebrate in Mouanko
The organisers of the “Diaspora Kitchen” have chosen the town of Mouanko, Cameroon, for a sharing of experience between Cameroonian and African-American chefs around cooking, with the aim of promoting the traditional culinary art. Our team on the groun…
PM: We have a proud record of helping modern slavery victims
PM: We have a proud record of supporting modern slavery victims.
Roll over Labrador, French bulldog now top US dog
For the first time in three decades, the U.S has a new top dog breed. According to the American Kennel Club, the French bulldog, the sturdy, push-faced, big-eared and distinctively droll pooch became the nation’s top purebred dog last year. (Production…
Award-winning South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies
Smooth-voiced South African jazz musician Gloria Bosman has been lauded for her contribution to the country’s music industry in a career spanning more than two decades