High-voltage power cable snaps in Kinshasa market, killing 26
Twenty-six people died after a high-tension power cable snapped and fell on houses and a market on the outskirts of the Congolese capital Kinshasa.
By Reuters 2 years ago
High-voltage power cable snaps in Kinshasa market, killing 26
Lithuania delivers letters 50 years after they were posted
The letters, from the late 1960s and early 1970s, were likely hidden by an unscrupulous postal worker.
By Moses Michira and Reuters 2 years ago
Lithuania delivers letters 50 years after they were posted
‘Silicon Savannah’ targets loan apps abusing user data
Kenya’s borrowers, mostly low-income, have complained of harassment when they delay payments by only a day.
By Thompson Reuters Foundation 2 years ago
‘Silicon Savannah’ targets loan apps abusing user data
Arch's body won’t be buried or cremated, it will be aquamated
Desmond Tutu wished to be interred behind the pulpit at the St George's Cathedral, Cape Town.
By Sara Okuoro and Reuters 2 years ago
Arch's body won’t be buried or cremated, it will be aquamated
Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham reach League Cup semi-finals
A much-changed Chelsea side featuring several academy players beat Brentford 2-0 to reach the League Cup semi-finals where they were joined by Tottenh
By Reuters 2 years ago
Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham reach League Cup semi-finals
Food delivery drivers raise concerns over safety nets
Millions of food delivery drivers around the world find themselves torn between the desperation to make a living and the fear that each ride may be...
By Thomson Reuters Foundation 2 years ago
Food delivery drivers raise concerns over safety nets
Ole Gunnar breaks silence on Man United future after their 4-1 defeat to Watford
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes he can save his side's sinking season but there was precious little optimism or goodwill left
By Reuters 2 years ago
Ole Gunnar breaks silence on Man United future after their 4-1 defeat to Watford
Can seeing climate crisis as rights issue up action?
There are no words for “climate change” in the language of the Turkana people in northern Kenya.
By Thomson Reuters Foundation 2 years ago
Can seeing climate crisis as rights issue up action?
Turning heat to cooling, inventor reduces food waste and adds jobs
Solar-powered cooling technology aims to cut crop losses. Innovation has found new markets such as storing vaccines
By Thomson Reuters Foundation 2 years ago
Turning heat to cooling, inventor reduces food waste and adds jobs
Facebook changes corporate name to Meta in rebrand
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the company will change its corporate name to Meta as part of a rebrand.
By Robert Abong'o and Reuters 2 years ago
Facebook changes corporate name to Meta in rebrand
DRC seeks UNESCO listing to reclaim rumba’s rhythms
Rumba remains at the core of African music, and a movement has emerged to cement its reputation and secure its protection.
By Hereward Holland, Reuters 2 years ago
DRC seeks UNESCO listing to reclaim rumba’s rhythms
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Pandora leaks take political turn as allies and rivals dig in
President Kenyatta appeared to downplay the Pandora Papers global expose but did not refute the same. His allies have come out to defend him.
By Allan Mungai and Reuters 2 years ago
Pandora leaks take political turn as allies and rivals dig in
Reports: Ronaldo in talks with Man United over return to the club
Cristiano Ronaldo is in talks with Manchester United over a return to the club, according to Sky Sports, after reported negotiations with Manchester C
By Reuters 2 years ago
Reports: Ronaldo in talks with Man United over return to the club
Greener PPE: Inventors tackle Covid-19 plastic waste
The garments are made from a fabric similar to the coating used on surfaces in viral research laboratories.
By Thomson Reuters Foundation 2 years ago
Greener PPE: Inventors tackle Covid-19 plastic waste
Growing eviction risk as rent freezes end in Europe
Official data shows nearly 11,000 Spanish individuals and families were evicted from their homes in the first quarter of the year.
By Thomson Reuters Foundation 2 years ago
Growing eviction risk as rent freezes end in Europe
Covid-19: Are digital health passports a good idea?
Digital tools to certify Covid-19 immunity could help revive key business sectors and lift travel curbs
By Thomson Reuters Foundation 2 years ago
Covid-19: Are digital health passports a good idea?
Wide disagreements, low expectations as Biden, Putin meet
Both have said they hope their talks in a lakeside Geneva villa can lead to more stable and predictable relations even though they remain at odds
By Reuters 2 years ago
Wide disagreements, low expectations as Biden, Putin meet
Micro homes a model for slum upgrade
Flimsy shacks of tin and ply have given way to sleek, painted houses - small, clean and leak-free - in Bangkok’s biggest slum
By Thomson Reuters Foundation 2 years ago
Micro homes a model for slum upgrade
Ex-South Africa President Zuma pleads not guilty to graft charges
Zuma appeared in court on Wednesday to face 16 charges among them, corruption, money laundering and racketeering.
By Betty Njeru and Reuters 2 years ago
Ex-South Africa President Zuma pleads not guilty to graft charges
PSG trophy chances dented with draw on Sunday
Paris St Germain's Ligue 1 title hopes took a major knock on Sunday when the defending champions were held to a...
By Reuters 2 years ago
PSG trophy chances dented with draw on Sunday
Mexico City rail overpass collapses, killing 15 and injuring 70
Fifteen people were killed and 70 hurt when an overpass carrying Mexico City metro train cars partially collapsed on to a road on Monday night.
By Reuters 2 years ago
Mexico City rail overpass collapses, killing 15 and injuring 70
Odera picks Simbas squad to start virtual training
Kenya 15’s Head of programmes, Paul Odera, has called up 102 players to the 2021 Simbas training squad that will...
By Jonathan Komen and Reuters 2 years ago
Odera picks Simbas squad to start virtual training
KPA expects slight operations interruption after Suez Canal blockage
Acting Managing Director Rashid Salim said the impact on port operations will be minimal.
By Fredrick Obura and Reuters 2 years ago
KPA expects slight operations interruption after Suez Canal blockage
Men outnumber women three to one on COVID-19 task forces
The study found 32 countries failed to factor gender into their recovery policies and programs at all.
By Thomson Reuters Foundation 3 years ago
Men outnumber women three to one on COVID-19 task forces
Bayern Munich complete job against Lazio to ease into last eight
Holders Bayern Munich cruised through to the Champions League quarter-finals for the ninth time in the last 10 seasons after beating...
By Reuters 3 years ago
Bayern Munich  complete job against Lazio to ease into last eight
Tanzania VP hints that Magufuli could be unwell
Suluhu said it is "normal for someone to go for routine checkups for flu and cold".
By Jael Mboga and Reuters 3 years ago
Tanzania VP hints that Magufuli could be unwell
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Dar issues threats over rumours on Magufuli
Tanzania government officials seek to control information on whereabouts of head of state.
By Daniel Wesangula and Reuters 3 years ago
Dar issues threats over rumours on Magufuli
Denmark suspends AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
They said six other European countries had halted the use of a vaccine batch from AstraZeneca.
By Thompson Reuters Foundation 3 years ago
Denmark suspends AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
Ex-Tanzania Central Bank governor dies
By Fredrick Obura and Reuters 3 years ago
Ex-Tanzania Central Bank governor dies
UN condemns attack on Ugandan journalists
Video clips from Ugandan media showed police officers beating up journalists who had gone to cover opposition leader Bobi Wine.
By Betty Njeru and Reuters 3 years ago
UN condemns attack on Ugandan journalists
Messi, Trincao give Barca comeback victory over Betis
Lionel Messi came off the bench to haul Barcelona back from a goal down against...
By Reuters 3 years ago
Messi, Trincao give Barca comeback victory over Betis
South Africa welcomes Covid-19 vaccines, eases restrictions
Ramaphosa maintained that nobody will be given this vaccine against their will, nor will it be administered in secret.
By Betty Njeru and Reuters 3 years ago
South Africa welcomes Covid-19 vaccines, eases restrictions
Patrick Njoroge's heart-warming message to first female US Treasury secretary
The governor recorgnised Yellen as a great economist and human being who is a trailblazer for central bankers as well as women in finance.
By Fredrick Obura and Reuters 3 years ago
Patrick Njoroge's heart-warming message to first female US Treasury secretary
Everything you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here's everything you need to know about the coronavirus right now
By Standard Sports and Reuters 3 years ago
Everything you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Museveni leads in poll as Bobi Wine says he won
Presidential contender has referred to himself as president-elect and says he will challenge election results.
By AP and Reuters 3 years ago
Museveni leads in poll as Bobi Wine says he won
Country blocks all social media platforms, messaging apps indefinitely
Uganda is in the throes of a presidential election whose campaigns have been characteristically violent
By Daniel Wesangula and Reuters 3 years ago
Country blocks all social media platforms, messaging apps indefinitely
US homeowners fight racial bias in buy contracts
But there has never been a process mandated to systematically remove the offending language from property ownership documents.
By Thomson Reuters Foundation 3 years ago
US homeowners fight racial bias in buy contracts
British PM’s father goes for French citizenship
Senior Johnson, who voted to remain during the referendum in 2016, says he is seeking French citizenship as Brexit continues to divide his family
By BBC and Reuters 3 years ago
British PM’s father goes for French citizenship
From child marriage to revenge porn: 10 set-backs for women in 2020
UN experts predict the gender poverty gap will widen in 2021 amid the economic downturn
By Thomson Reuters Foundation 3 years ago
From child marriage to revenge porn: 10 set-backs for women in 2020
Poll violence will have consequences, US tells Uganda
"Political violence, repression, and intimidation have no place in democracies."
By Jael Mboga and Reuters 3 years ago
Poll violence will have consequences, US tells Uganda
39 magistrates promoted to facilitate case backlog
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