Africa

[ad_1] South African cellist Abel Selacoe grew up in South Africa's Sebokeng township. Despite learning classical cello he decided to combine it with traditional South African singing.Abel includes vocals inspired by the deep throat singing of the Xhosa people. His unique style has earned him international recognition with performances lined up with various musicians including the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican centre in London. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] President Hakainde Hichilema says some slums in urban areas are a breeding ground for the disease. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] The UN’s International Court of Justice begins hearing a case brought by South Africa against Israel on Thursday. South Africa last month filed the case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking a declaration that Israel has committed genocide against Palestine. The ICJ, sometimes known as the World Court, is the United Nations venue for resolving disputes between states. South Africa, an ally of Palestine wants this court case […]

[ad_1] The circulation of the video on social media platforms earlier this week prompted widespread condemnation of the soldiers and Nigerian army, with one user on X describing the soldiers' behaviour as "highly cruel, barbaric and nothing but abuse of power". [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] In Gaza, more than 23,350 people have been killed, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, since the war began in the aftermath of Hamas's 7 October attacks on southern Israel. In those attacks some 1,300 people were killed - mainly civilians - and about 240 others taken hostage. [ad_2] Source link