Exile ends but Afghan returnees struggling to find footing after long spells – some two decades – in Iran and Pakistan
Many of the returnees have spent decades, and in some cases their entire lives, outside Afghanistan. Upon returning, they often find themselves with limited social networks, little familiarity with local systems and customs and restricted access to housing, livelihoods, public services, civil documentation and protection mechanisms, the report said.
Egypt finds lost Byzantine-era city in western desert that had basilica church that dates back to the mid-4th century
A basilica church dating back to the mid-fourth century stands at the settlement’s head, overlooking its main streets, along with remains of two watchtowers to safeguard the outskirts, said Mahmoud Massoud, who chairs the archaeological mission.
South Africa marks Mandela Month against backdrop of black-on-black violence that targets African immigrants
South Africans have been called on to devote their time to helping build a better South Africa as the country commemorates Mandela Month in July and prepares to mark Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18. Nelson Mandela International Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009,...
It is some ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for residents of eastern Congo as WHO starts trials of a new Ebola treatment
The WHO announced the same day that the first participant had been enrolled in the study, which is evaluating whether the antiviral remdesivir, the experimental antibody treatment MBP134 or a combination of both can improve survival among patients infected with the Bundibugyo virus.
South Africa accelerates migration policies implementation with new courts and repatriation measures
South Africa continues to attract large numbers of migrants from neighbouring and other African countries, drawn by its relatively larger economy and labour market. However, long-standing challenges such as high domestic unemployment, strained public services and periodic outbreaks of xenophobic violence have intensified political pressure for tighter border controls and stricter migration enforcement.
Unknown: Mafia syndicates in US, Latin America and Europe determine who wins World Cup; there was no way Cape Verde was going to overcome Argentina
On Thursday, before their press conference for the Argentina match in Miami, Cape Verde’s press officer said that the coach, Bubista, would not be answering questions about Mendes. When The Athletic attempted to ask him about the player, Bubista did not answer, and the press officer reiterated that he would only be taking questions relating to the match. When another reporter attempted to ask about Mendes’ state of mind, he, too, was shut down.
Pushing boundaries: How Kisumu male nail artist overcame cultural and social hang-ups to maintain steady stream of female clients
Traditionally, beauty services such as nail care have largely been viewed as women’s work. Salons have long been spaces associated with female clients and female technicians.
Exams council sets July 30 ‘equivalency’ test deadline for candidates hoping to sit secondary examinations without primary school grades
Kakamega Central Sub-County Adult Learning and Education Officer Hana Namakavuli-Ichingwa said validation, equivalency and registration for the qualifying test are ongoing and will close on July 30, 2026. The examination will be administered online at county education offices in September.
Civil service deputy boss reveals treated water theft in Kenya is costing government billions of dollars, poses serious health risks
Speaking during a Non-Revenue Water Management Conference dinner in Naivasha on behalf of Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei, Gathecha said the losses were felt most by ordinary Kenyans.
President Trump arm-twisting Iranians to buy, eat American food as part of potential ceasefire agreement
Abdolnaser Hemmati, governor of Iran’s central bank, told the Iranian news agency Tasnim that “there is no obligation to buy agricultural inputs from the US.”
