Africa
A ghost of Angola's past, Luanda's bullring awaits new life
Around the corner from a congested Luanda street, partially covered by a thick row of little shops and food stalls, stands a dilapidated concrete bullring -- the vestige of Angola's colonial past. Numbers for the stands can still be seen on the worn-out walls, half-covered by graffiti.
Scientists fight to protect DR Congo rainforest as threats increase
A tower bristling with sensors juts above the canopy in northern Democratic Republic of Congo, measuring carbon dioxide emitted from the world's second-largest tropical rainforest. Sibret said more time is required to draw definitive conclusions from the data gathered by DRC's flux tower, but one thing is certain: The rainforest sequesters more greenhouse gases than it emits.
Runs at a premium in England-South Africa decider
South Africa's Keegan Petersen has no doubt first-innings runs hold the key to the outcome of the third and deciding Test against England at The Oval starting Thursday. - 'Step up' - Petersen made a gutsy 42 in South Africa's second innings at Old Trafford but knows such scores rarely win matches.
Ethiopians from war-ravaged Tigray celebrate holiday in Sudan
Donning a festive white dress, with her hair intricately braided and her eyes lined with the traditional kohl paint, Ethiopian Yudita Ihab prepared for the annual Ashenda celebration. As part of the festivities, women wear skirts made of the weaved Ashenda grass over white cotton dresses with colourful embroidery.
Heatwaves and wildfires to worsen air pollution: UN
More frequent and intense heatwaves and wildfires driven by climate change are expected to worsen the quality of the air we breathe, harming human health and ecosystems, the UN warned Wednesday. "We expect a further increase in the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwaves, which could lead to even worse air quality," he said.
Jabeur defeats Tomljanovic to reach US Open semi-finals
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur claimed another piece of tennis history after becoming the first African woman to reach the semi-finals of the US Open on Tuesday with a straight sets victory over Ajla Tomljanovic. Jabeur said she drew confidence from reaching the Wimbledon final, and hoped her success would inspire future generations of female African tennis players.
Uganda bans 'immoral' festival linked to sex, drugs, LGBT
Uganda's parliament on Tuesday slapped a ban on a popular music festival, the second time that authorities have taken steps against the annual event over accusations that it promotes sex, drugs and homosexuality.
US envoy in Ethiopia to seek halt to fighting
US envoy Mike Hammer was in Ethiopia on Tuesday to seek a halt to renewed clashes between pro-government forces and Tigrayan rebels in the country's war-torn north.
ICC mission arrives in Guinea ahead of 2009 massacre trial
International Criminal Court (ICC) officials have arrived in Guinea to monitor preparations for a much-delayed trial over a massacre that left more than 150 people dead. ICC officials including deputy prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang arrived on Monday night.
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