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Where to Escape Europe’s Heatwaves: Best Cooler Summer Destination 2026
Looking for cooler summer destinations in Europe for 2026? These are the best places to escape heatwaves, from Iceland and Norway to the Alps and Azores.
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ZAINAB BAKARE
Mali Conflict Escalates: Rebels Strike Convoy with Russian Mercenaries
A joint convoy of Malian soldiers and Russian Africa Corps fighters was attacked in northern Mali, with separatist groups claiming responsibility. This incident underscores the ongoing intensification of conflict in the region, as Mali continues to battle insurgents despite Russian military support.Precious Eseaye
Zimbabwe Faces Political Unrest: Opposition Rises Against Constitutional Changes
A broad coalition in Zimbabwe, now known as the Constitutional Restoration Movement, has launched a nationwide campaign to challenge the recently enacted Constitutional Amendment Act No. 6 of 2026. This movement seeks to invalidate the amendments through a Constitutional Court challenge and mobilize peaceful mass action, aiming to restore constitutional order and protest changes critics say entrench President Mnangagwa's rule.Precious Eseaye
10 Reasons Benin Republic Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List
Benin Republic is West Africa's most underrated travel destination from Ganvié's floating city and Ouidah's slave trade memorial to Pendjari's affordable safari and UNESCO royal palaces. Here's why it belongs on your bucket list before the crowds arrive.Zainab Bakare
Africa’s Top 5 Most Powerful Passports in 2025: What They Reveal About Mobility and Global Influence
Which African passport can take you to over 140 countries without a visa? The 2025 VisaGuide Passport Index has revealed Africa’s mobility champions, and the results may surprise you. From Seychelles’ global reach to South Africa’s diplomatic clout, here’s how the continent’s strongest passports stack up, what makes them powerful, and why passport privilege matters more than ever.Owobu Maureen