Afriski Mountain Resort has become a popular destination for southern African ski enthusiasts, contributing significantly to Lesotho’s economy through tourism.
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Guyana launches criminal probe as crews scour waters for survivors after ferry capsizes
Guyanese authorities launched an investigation into the capsize of the MV Barima after rescuers discovered dozens of undocumented passengers were likely on board during the disaster.
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Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles
Cuba suffered another islandwide blackout as dwindling fuel supplies and a deteriorating power grid deepened the nation’s ongoing energy and economic crisis. The outage left millions without electricity, prompting frustration among residents while Cuban officials blamed U.S. sanctions and worked to restore power.
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The scars of war among survivors in Sudan
Years of war in Sudan have left countless survivors with life-altering physical and emotional scars, from amputations and the loss of loved ones to sexual violence and displacement. Through personal stories, the article highlights the resilience of those rebuilding their lives despite ongoing hardship and limited access to medical care and support.
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Global Circle for Reparations and Healing congratulated for its historic vision to confront the Vatican on enslavement and reparations
by Global Circle for Reparations and Healing Global action produces global results as Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical acknowledges the Church’s relationship to enslavement and offers an apology Chicago, Il — May 26, 2026 — The Global Circle for Reparations and Healing is being recognized and congratulated for its historic vision, courage, and strategic leadership […]
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Ebola outbreak in Congo escalates as treatment centers come under attack
By Justin Kabumba and Wilson McMakinThe Associated Press BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus, the staff there said May 23. It was […]
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Death toll rises to 87 in Congo’s Ebola outbreak as health workers intensify screening efforts
By The Associated Press undefined BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 87 deaths have been reported in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in eastern Ituri province, the Africa CDC said May 16, warning of an “active community transmission” as health workers raced to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease. Meanwhile, Associated Press […]
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How Iran turned trap and hip-hop into viral war propaganda
Viral AI-generated Lego rap videos tied to Iranian propaganda networks are flooding social media, using hip-hop, memes, and anti-White House humor to reach Americans already exhausted by war fears, inflation, and political chaos.
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Kenya’s rainy season turns deadly again, with 18 killed and 54,000 households hit over a week
Severe flooding from ongoing heavy rains in Kenya has killed at least 18 people in the past week and affected more than 54,000 households, with widespread damage to infrastructure, displacement from mudslides and warnings of continued rainfall.
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Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade
Pope Leo XIV visited the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima in Angola, a Catholic shrine with deep spiritual significance and a painful history as a hub in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. During his visit, he prayed for healing and acknowledged the suffering endured by Angolans over centuries, while scholars and observers reflected on the Catholic Church’s historical role in slavery and the need for further acknowledgment and reconciliation.
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Supreme Court weighs future of 14th Amendment in historic citizenship case
The Supreme Court is preparing to rule on an executive challenge to the 14th Amendment that could replace the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship with a system requiring proof of parental status. Legal experts and advocates warn that this shift could create profound administrative hurdles for marginalized communities and potentially leave millions of American-born children without access to essential services.
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Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they’ll survive rising fuel prices
Rising global oil prices have driven up fuel costs in Haiti, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis by increasing transportation and food prices, forcing families to eat less and struggle to survive.
