Senegalese girls can become wrestlers and win, but only until marriage
In the Casamance region, home to the Jola ethnic group, women traditionally wrestle alongside men. At a recent training session in Mlomp, most teenagers on the sandy ground were girls.
By VOA 3 months ago
Senegalese girls can become wrestlers and win, but only until marriage
OpenAI blocks Iranian group from ChatGPT, says it targeted US election
OpenAI said it had taken down accounts of an Iranian group for using its ChatGPT chatbot to generate content meant for influencing the U.S. presidential election.
By VOA 3 months ago
OpenAI blocks Iranian group from ChatGPT, says it targeted US election
Youth unemployment in China jumps to 17.1pc in July
Youth unemployment in China ticked up to 17.1 per cent in July, official figures showed, the highest level this year as the world's second-largest economy faces mounting headwinds.
By VOA 3 months ago
Youth unemployment in China jumps to 17.1pc in July
Malians suffer economic hardship after four years of military rule
Four years after the military ousted Mali's then-president and came to power, many residents say economic troubles are worsening and constant power cuts are hurting businesses.
By VOA 3 months ago
Malians suffer economic hardship after four years of military rule
24 Sierra Leonean soldiers given long jail terms for failed coup
A military court in Sierra Leone sentenced 24 soldiers to lengthy prison terms Friday for their roles in a failed attempt to overthrow the government of President Julius Maada Bio in November 2023.
By VOA 3 months ago
24 Sierra Leonean soldiers given long jail terms for failed coup
Iran Nobel winner hurt in prison clashes with guards, family says
Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi and other female inmates were hurt in clashes that erupted at Tehran's Evin prison following a spate of executions.
By VOA 3 months ago
Iran Nobel winner hurt in prison clashes with guards, family says
Iran to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia soon, intel sources say
Dozens of Russian military personnel are being trained in Iran to use the Fath-360 close-range ballistic missile system, two European intelligence sources told Reuters
By VOA 3 months ago
Iran to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia soon, intel sources say
Thousands protest lithium mining in Serbia
Tens of thousands gathered for a rally against lithium mining in Serbia despite officials' warnings of their alleged plot to topple populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.
By VOA 3 months ago
Thousands protest lithium mining in Serbia
Israeli airstrike on Gaza school used as shelter kills at least 80
An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people and wounding nearly 50 others, Palestinian health authorities said.
By VOA 3 months ago
Israeli airstrike on Gaza school used as shelter kills at least 80
Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran
Trump said on Saturday some of its internal communications were hacked and blamed the Iranian government, citing past hostilities between Trump and Iran without providing direct evidence.
By VOA 3 months ago
Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran
Torrential rains kill 17 in war-torn northern Sudan
Heavy rains have triggered building collapses that have killed 17 people in northern Sudan, as the country reels from almost 16 months of fighting between rival security forces.
By VOA 4 months ago
Torrential rains kill 17 in war-torn northern Sudan
Nigerian authorities warn against calling for coup after protests
Nigerian government said it will not tolerate calls for coups after some protesters in northwest Kano and Kaduna states waved Russian flags while marching in the streets Monday.
By VOA 4 months ago
Nigerian authorities warn against calling for coup after protests
Families of Americans detained in China seek action after US-Russia swap
State Department does not disclose the number of wrongful detention cases due to privacy concerns and the sensitivity of efforts to secure the release of wrongfully detained U.S. nationals.
By VOA 4 months ago
Families of Americans detained in China seek action after US-Russia swap
Nigerian police teargas protesters, arrest dozens
Nigeria's police arrested dozens of protesters and fired teargas to disperse those trying to march to government offices in Abuja, on a third day of demonstrations.
By VOA 4 months ago
Nigerian police teargas protesters, arrest dozens
China stands by Maduro in Venezuela to safeguard its investments
While the U.S has thrown its support behind opposition challenger Edmundo Gonzalez, China and Russia swiftly endorsed the incumbent, Nicolas Maduro, who has held power for 12 years.
By VOA 4 months ago
China stands by Maduro in Venezuela to safeguard its investments
Al-Qaida affiliate says it has 2 Russian hostages in Niger
Two men claiming to be Russian nationals taken captive in Niger by militants linked to al-Qaida appeared in a video published on a media platform affiliated to the extremist group.
By VOA 4 months ago
Al-Qaida affiliate says it has 2 Russian hostages in Niger
Human rights defenders condemn arrest, alleged torture of activists in Zimbabwe
Human rights defenders are condemning the arrests and alleged torture of Zimbabweans who called for the release of opposition activists arrested in late June.
By VOA 4 months ago
Human rights defenders condemn arrest, alleged torture of activists in Zimbabwe
Ethiopia's Abiy says talks underway with armed groups; one group denies any discussion
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that negotiations are in progress with armed militias in the Amhara region to peacefully resolve the ongoing conflict there.
By VOA 4 months ago
Ethiopia's Abiy says talks underway with armed groups; one group denies any discussion
Violent protests over high cost of living rock Nigeria
Thousands of people continue to march the streets in Nigeria calling for a reversal of government reforms.
By VOA 4 months ago
Violent protests over high cost of living rock Nigeria
China's proposal to create a cyber-ID system faces criticism
Concern is rising among China's more than 1 billion internet users over a government proposal portrayed as a step to protect their personal information and fight against fraud.
By VOA 4 months ago
China's proposal to create a cyber-ID system faces criticism
Iran holds funeral for assassinated Hamas leader
Iran held a funeral Thursday for Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, whose killing in Tehran has added to fears of a regional conflict.
By VOA 4 months ago
Iran holds funeral for assassinated Hamas leader
Ukraine and Russia swap bodies of nearly 300 slain soldiers
Ukraine said Friday it received the bodies of 250 slain soldiers in one of the largest exchanges with Moscow since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
By VOA 4 months ago
Ukraine and Russia swap bodies of nearly 300 slain soldiers
Who did the West release in Thursday's prisoner exchange?
A convicted murderer, two sleeper agents and two people convicted of cyber fraud were among the eight Russians who were welcomed back to Moscow on Thursday.
By VOA 4 months ago
Who did the West release in Thursday's prisoner exchange?
Freed activist feared dying in Russian prison
The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, who had been serving a 25-year prison sentence following a 2022 arrest, was freed Thursday in a historic prisoner swap negotiated by the US.
By VOA 4 months ago
Freed activist feared dying in Russian prison
US military sending reinforcement to the Middle East
U.S. warships and fighter jets are headed to the Middle East and nearby areas to bolster American defenses in support of Israel, as both countries brace for a possible military strike by Iran.
By VOA 4 months ago
US military sending reinforcement to the Middle East
US Democrats start voting to nominate Harris as presidential candidate
Harris won the support of 99% of the delegates who signed petitions in the party's nominating contest.
By VOA 4 months ago
US Democrats start voting to nominate Harris as presidential candidate
Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated Maduro in Sunday's election
Venezuela's opposition say they have proof that challenger Edmundo Gonzalez defeated President Nicolas Maduro in Sunday's presidential elections.
By VOA 4 months ago
Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated Maduro in Sunday's election
94 large wildfires burn across US
More than 27,000 firefighters and support personnel have been deployed to combat the fires nationwide, the fire center said.
By VOA 4 months ago
94 large wildfires burn across US
Netanyahu pledges 'severe' response to Golan Heights attack
The attack has further raised fears of an escalated conflict in the region where Hezbollah and Yemen's Houthi militants, both of which are backed by Iran, have been carrying out attacks.
By VOA 4 months ago
Netanyahu pledges 'severe' response to Golan Heights attack
South Africa's African National Congress expels ex-President Zuma
Zuma was a member of the African National Congress, or ANC, for 65 years.
By VOA 4 months ago
South Africa's African National Congress expels ex-President Zuma
Prosecution calls for 25 death sentences in DR Congo rebellion trial
The Tutsi-led M23, backed by Rwanda, has seized huge swathes of territory in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo since late 2021.
By VOA 4 months ago
Prosecution calls for 25 death sentences in DR Congo rebellion trial
Nigerian authorities hold emergency meeting on planned protests
Many will be watching to see how authorities respond to demonstrations - and whether the protests can change the policies of Nigeria's government.
By VOA 4 months ago
Nigerian authorities hold emergency meeting on planned protests
Nepal plane crash kills 18
The pilot has injuries to his eyes but his life is not in any danger.
By VOA 4 months ago
Nepal plane crash kills 18
Namibia bemoans popularity of lab-grown diamonds on global market
Namibia is one of Africa's top five diamond exporters, right behind Angola, Botswana, and South Africa.
By VOA 4 months ago
Namibia bemoans popularity of lab-grown diamonds on global market
Hamas reaches agreement with rival Fatah in China for unity
The two sides violently split when Hamas fighters drove Fatah forces out of Gaza in 2007 and seized control of the coastal enclave.
By VOA 4 months ago
Hamas reaches agreement with rival Fatah in China for unity
UN: Nearly 40 million had HIV in 2023, many died due to lack of treatment
Gender inequality is exacerbating the risks for girls and women, the report said.
By VOA 4 months ago
UN: Nearly 40 million had HIV in 2023, many died due to lack of treatment
South Africa presses to maintain preferred trade status with US
Tension has existed between the United States and South Africa's longtime ruling African National Congress party since 2000.
By VOA 4 months ago
South Africa presses to maintain preferred trade status with US
Uganda charges dozens of anti-graft protesters
President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the East African country with an iron fist for almost four decades, had warned over the weekend that the demonstrators were "playing with fire."
By VOA 4 months ago
Uganda charges dozens of anti-graft protesters
Five things to know about Turkey's interests in Africa
Turkey is pushing for diplomatic and economic influence on the world stage not least in Africa, where it announced plans this week to search for oil and gas off Somalia.
By VOA 4 months ago
Five things to know about Turkey's interests in Africa
Unregistered Senegal youth struggle for legal status
Of the more than 300,000 students registered for the end of elementary school exams, almost 70,000 had no civil status documents, the examinations department said.
By VOA 4 months ago
Unregistered Senegal youth struggle for legal status
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