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Mali files case against Algeria at ICJ over drone shooting
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Mali files case against Algeria at ICJ over drone shooting

Mali's transitional government has filed a case against Algeria at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbour of aggression for shooting down a Malian military reconnaissance drone. Mali's transitional government has filed a case against Algeria at the International Court of...

Lesotho's biggest diamond mine lays off 20% of its workers
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Lesotho's biggest diamond mine lays off 20% of its workers

Lesotho's biggest diamond mine, Letseng, has laid off 240 workers, a fifth of its workforce, as it battles persistently low gem prices due to weak demand. Lesotho's biggest diamond mine, Letseng, has laid off 240 workers, a fifth of its workforce, as it battles persistently low gem prices due to...

Hot mic: Xi and Putin discuss long life, human immortality
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Hot mic: Xi and Putin discuss long life, human immortality

Russian President Putin tells his Chinese counterpart Xi that new biotechnology could enable humans to live longer lives and possibly achieve immortality. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed immortality just before a massive military parade in Beijing...

Rwanda kuzindua teksi za hewani zinazojiendesha zenyewe
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Rwanda kuzindua teksi za hewani zinazojiendesha zenyewe

Mpango huu unaimarisha nafasi ya Rwanda kama kitovu cha Afrika cha majaribio ya teknolojia ya kisasa ya anga, ilisema serikali ya nchi hiyo. Serikali ya Rwanda, kwa ushirikiano na Shirika la Barabara na Madaraja la China (CRBC), inaanza safari ya kwanza kabisa barani Afrika ya teksi za ndege za k...

Pope Leo calls for stop to 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Sudan
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Pope Leo calls for stop to 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Sudan

"It is time to initiate a serious, sincere and inclusive dialogue between the parties to end the conflict," pontiff says Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on the international community to stop the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, according to the Vatican News. "I make a heartfelt appeal to thos...

Africa’s first self-flying air taxi flight launched in Rwanda
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Africa’s first self-flying air taxi flight launched in Rwanda

The initiative solidifies country’s position as Africa’s hub for testing and implementing cutting-edge aviation technology, government says Rwanda, in partnership with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has launched Africa’s first-ever public flight of a self-flying electric air taxi, the...

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91
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Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, founder of the luxury brand carrying his name, has died at the age of 91, the company announced on Thursday. Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, founder of the luxury brand carrying his name, has died at the age of 91, the company announced on Thursda...