AFRICA

THOUSANDS FLEE MOZAMBIQUE AMID DEADLY POST-ELECTION TURMOIL

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Over 13,000 Mozambicans have sought refuge in neighboring Malawi, fleeing violent unrest sparked by the disputed October elections. The exodus follows Mozambique's Constitutional Council's confirmation of the Frelimo party's victory, a decision rejected by the opposition as fraudulent. The ensuing protests have turned deadly, with at least 261 fatalities reported.

OPPOSITION LEADER, MAHAMA, WINS GHANA ELECTION

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Ghana's former President John Mahama, current opposition leader to the outgoing government, has promised "a new beginning, a new direction" for the country after being officially declared the winner of Saturday's presidential election.

DEATH PENALTY ABOLISHED IN ZIMBABWE

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has enacted legislation immediately abolishing the death penalty in the country. Amnesty International praised the decision as a positive step for the abolitionist movement in the region, while also noting concern that the death penalty could be reintroduced during a state of emergency.

OPPOSITION LEADER WINS GHANA ELECTION

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NEFERTITI: THE QUEEN WHO REDIFINED BEAUTY AND POWER

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Over 3,000 years ago, in the golden sands of ancient Egypt, a queen's radiance captivated the world. Her name? Nefertiti, which fittingly translates to "The Beautiful One Has Come." Yet, Nefertiti was much more than a figure of beauty; she was a ruler, a revolutionary, and a timeless icon whose influence continues to shape the world's imagination.

IMAGING NAIROBI’S UTOPIA THROUGH KAIROS FUTURA’S VISIONARY EXHIBITION

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Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital, is often referred to as “the green city in the sun” because of the unique blend of urban development and natural landscapes. Yet, this can be a misleading nickname since beauty is not experienced uniformly throughout the city by its residents. While some people enjoy lush greenery from their comfortable homes, others in the slums of high-density and ecological disasters like flooding and landslides experience poverty.

THE GREAT SUCCULENT HEIST:SOUTH AFRICA'S FIGHT AGAINST PLANT POACHING

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The Succulent Karoo, a desert paradise in South Africa, is under siege. Known for its dazzling variety of succulents—some resembling buttons and others adorned with colorful blooms—this biodiversity hotspot has become a target for illegal poaching.

NIGERIA IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS, TINUBU TELLS MACRON

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On his first state visit to France, President Bola Tinubu said on Thursday Nigeria is "open for business" with Paris which is looking to boost ties in English-speaking Africa following a series of setbacks with former allies on the continent.