Chimpanzee blows the minds of art critics

Art critics were bemused but impressed when an art exhibition from a chimpanzee opened on September 17, 1957. Congo the chimpanzee had taken to drawing and painting as a two-year-old at London Zoo. A year later, Congo had enough of a collection of...

Seoul Festival Puts African Fashion and Culture in the Spotlight

An African fashion show is held at the 8th Seoul Africa Festival at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul on September 13. SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The 8th Seoul Africa Festival turned into a vivid celebration of style, rhythm...

Penang JKDM Seizes Two Containers Of Smuggled Cigarettes Worth Over RM7 Mln

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Penang Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) seized two containers carrying smuggled cigarettes, worth over RM7 million, at Port Klang on Aug 15 and 20. Its director, Datuk Rohaizad Ali said the containers...

entertainment Kim Jong-kook reveals Running Man castmates' reactions to his marriage news — who cried?

South Korean singer-host Kim Jong-kook finally revealed how the cast of Running Man reacted to him telling them that he's getting married, in his new YouTube video released yesterday (Sept 11). In the video titled Tiger's Wedding Day, Jong-kook,...

Boat Capsizes in Congo, at Least 86 Killed

The state news agency reported that the accident occurred on Wednesday in Basankusu territory, and that most of the victims were students, AP reported. It was not immediately clear what caused the accident although state media attributed it to...

At least 190 reported dead in two boat capsizes in Congo

At least 193 people have died and scores are missing from separate boat accidents this week in north-western Congo. The accidents happened on Wednesday and Thursday, about 150 kilometres apart in the Equateur province, authorities said on Friday,...

193 killed after boat capsizes in Congo due to 'improper loading': Report

Two separate boat accidents this week in northwestern Congo killed at least 193 people dead and left scores missing, authorities and state media reported Friday The accidents happened on Wednesday and Thursday, about 150 kilometres apart in the...

At least 86 people killed after a boat capsized in northwestern Congo, state media reports

86 dead after boat capsizes in Northwestern Congo

At least 86 people have died after a boat capsized in northwestern Congo's Equateur Province. According to state media reports, the incident took place on Wednesday in Basankusu territory. The reports further stated that most of the victims were...

Indigenous peoples and Artificial Intelligence: Youth perspectives on rights and a liveable future

On August 9, 2025, the world marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples under the theme: “Indigenous Peoples and Artificial Intelligence: Defending Rights, Sustaining the Future.” It’s a powerful invitation to ask how emerging...

FIFA clears South Africa in Mokoena yellow card saga

FIFA has unveiled its latest list of disciplinary actions for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with fans watching closely to see if South Africa will be sanctioned The spotlight remains on the Teboho Mokoena yellow card saga, which has fuelled...

Music nights at the AG Leventis Gallery

As summer approaches its end, the AG Leventis Gallery has invited Misharoz Jazz Band for a unique musical evening. Drinks and tunes will be hosted at the rooftop garden of the Leventis Tower, on the 15th floor, for an unforgettable night. The date...

Racism towards Diane Abbott is worse when it comes from her own party

Paul Ovenden, a powerful Labour insider and Keir Starmer’s director of political strategy, has resigned because some old WhatsApp messages were published about a game of “shag, marry, kill” he and his mates had played at a party. Some players...

Charlie Kirk and Israel: The Record His Critics Can’t Rewrite

Charlie Kirk never sat on the fence about Israel. His views were public, repeated over time, and tied directly to his Christian beliefs. As he wrote in a post that made the rounds: “Israel changed my life. Strengthened my faith, made the Bible pop...

‘ Should’

United We In a world rife with conflict, happiness feels increasingly out of reach. Wars rage abroad while divisions deepen at home, eroding the foundations of trust, community, and morality that once held us together. Inflation squeezes working...

When Africa’s internet breaks, this ship answers the call

As the Léon Thévenin eased into Cape Town port last month, Shuru Arendse was ready to rush home to his family. He had a month off and a laundry list of to-do’s: fix a leaky tap, patch a hole in the roof, take his two children to the trampoline...

Pakistan’s Greatest Security Threat Is Water, Not War

Pakistan’s water crisis is not a distant threat—it is unfolding now. With a population of 255 million and rising, the country is officially water-scarce. By 2050, when Pakistan’s population is projected to reach 380 million, it risks becoming one...

This Week in MKE Music: Sept. 11-17, 2025

Ringo Starr, Social Cig, Strummerfest, Bonnie Raitt with Jimmie Vaughn and more—This Week in Milwaukee Music! Thursday, Sept. 11 Wand @ Cactus Club, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (late show w/ Cory Hanson) Los Angeles psych rockers Wand play an early set,...

Five key things that came out during Matlala's bail application

As the Madlanga commission gets under way with the intention to blow on the corruption in the police and criminal justice system controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala who has been linked to top police brass - will find out whether he...

India, Iran join Belarus-Russia military drills

India, Iran and other Moscow allies from Asia and Africa have joined the Russia-Belarus Zapad military drills, Russian state media reported on Tuesday, citing the Kremlin. "The coalition force includes task forces and military contingents from the...