Africa’s most populous nation is preparing to head to the polls in what is tipped to be one of the most hotly contested elections in a generation. But what does it take to win? The BBC’s Yemisi Adegoke highlights some of the factors that play a key role in getting a candidate elected. Produced by Yemisi…
DetailsThe Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Bob John Hassan Koroma, of the clergy of Makeni, until now vicar general and administrator of the Cathedral, as bishop of the diocese of Makeni. Read all
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Recently, French troops were ordered out of Mali by the government. Today, they are on their way out of neighboring Burkina Faso after the government there sent a request to leave. France has 400 troops in Mali who now have barely a few weeks to leave after being in the country since 2018. As if this was…
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https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/02/07/world/07turkey-quake-soccer-player/07turkey-quake-soccer-player-moth.jpgJust hours before Christian Atsu was trapped, he had scored the winning goal for the Turkish soccer club Hatayspor.
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/02/06/multimedia/06ukraine-briefing-lavrov-africa-fjmc/06ukraine-briefing-lavrov-africa-fjmc-moth.jpgMali said it and Russia will seek to strengthen security and defense ties, in a country where Russia already provides helicopters and mercenaries.
Sweeping global trends are changing the world. As climate change heats up the planet and pushes people to migrate, far-right politicians see both a threat and an opportunity. (Image credit: Ricci Shryock for NPR)
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https://gdb.voanews.com/03370000–0aff-0242-c64e-08daedff84de_w800_h450.jpgCanada is touting the arrival of a record number of new permanent residents in 2022, consolidating its status as one of the most welcoming countries for families and individuals seeking to make a new life in a foreign land. That image is reinforced by polling showing that, not only do Canadians strongly support high levels of…
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A rapturous reception as Pope Francis celebrates Mass with a million worshipers in the capital Kinshasa. (Image credit: Alexis Huguet/AFP via Getty Images)
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https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/269b0abf06704981d207f0b304f066ee1c1bd0c6/0_244_7866_4721/master/7866.jpg?width=140&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=053666a52ea7e324d4461c4819042475UK officials in flurry of diplomacy seeking agreement with EU over protocol, but play down talk that deal is close Rishi Sunak is considering a trip to visit Joe Biden in the US as talks between the UK and EU over the Northern Ireland protocol intensify. The prime minister’s officials are drawing up plans for him…
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Phone and electric car batteries are made with cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt Red author Siddharth Kara describes the conditions for workers as a “horror show.” (Image credit: Junior Kannah /AFP via Getty Images)
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