South Africa

Ethiopia Hit By 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake, Sparks Fears Of Volcanic Eruption

04 Jan 2025 06:33 AM IST

Earlier, Anadolu Ajansi reported a volcanic eruption at Mount Dofan in central Ethiopia.

Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions Ease As Defence Minister Visits For First Time Amid Somaliland Dispute

02 Jan 2025 19:02 PM IST

Ethiopian Defence Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa’s visit to Somalia signals efforts to mend ties strained by a controversial naval base deal with Somaliland. Discussions could address regional stability and al Shabaab threats.

South African Choreographer Dada Masilo Passes Away At 39

01 Jan 2025 15:29 PM IST

Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, known for blending African dance with European ballet, has died at 39. Her transformative contributions reshaped contemporary dance and left a lasting legacy.

Ivory Coast President Declares End to French Military Presence

01 Jan 2025 12:13 PM IST

Ivory Coast is ending French military presence, signaling a shift in West Africa's alliances and sovereignty efforts.

Elon Musk Starlink Eyes South Africa As Tesla Investment Sparks Game-Changing Deal

31 Dec 2024 16:54 PM IST

Elon Musk discusses bringing Starlink to South Africa, seeking eased regulations while offering Tesla investments in renewable energy and job creation, marking a transformative opportunity for the nation.

Horrific Road Disaster In Ethiopia: Overloaded Truck Falls Into River, 71 Killed

30 Dec 2024 14:35 PM IST

At least 71 people died when an overloaded truck carrying passengers plunged into a river in Ethiopia’s Sidama region. The victims, many returning from a wedding, include men and women of all ages.

Is Sudan Facing Famine Or Fabrication, As Government Denies UN Hunger Crisis Report

30 Dec 2024 02:21 AM IST

UN report indicates famine in five Sudanese areas, affecting 638,000 people, while the government disputes its accuracy, accusing agencies of politicizing aid and denying updated field data access.

Nefertiti’s Legacy: Why the Ancient Egyptian Queen Still Shapes Modern Culture

28 Dec 2024 15:31 PM IST

Over 3,300 years after her reign, Queen Nefertiti still impacts fashion, art, and global beauty standards.

33 Dead in Mozambique Prison Riot Amid Election Unrest

26 Dec 2024 15:08 PM IST

A Christmas Day prison riot in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, left 33 dead and 15 injured.

Mauritius Government Questions Chagos Islands Deal with UK

25 Dec 2024 13:16 PM IST

Mauritius Government has rejected the terms of a Chagos Islands deal with UK, seeking better financial arrangements. Negotiations are ongoing, with both UK and US involved in the discussions.

13 Mummies with Gold Tongues, Fake Nails Found in Ancient Egyptian Tomb

21 Dec 2024 17:01 PM IST

A team of archaeologists in Egypt has discovered 13 mummies with golden tongues and fingernails in a cemetery at the Oxyrhynchus site. The discovery, which includes mummies placed alongside ritual scenes of deities previously unknown in the region, was made after the team excavated a burial shaft leading to a

US report on religious freedom based on “misinformation, flawed understanding”: India

16 May 2023 23:24 PM IST

India rejected the US State Department report on international religious freedom and said it was based on “misinformation and flawed understanding.” According to a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs, spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “We are aware of the release of the US State Department 2022 Report on