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Could shipping containers be the answer to Ghana’s housing crisis?
An initiative to help provide much-needed homes in Ghana is turning shipping containers into eco-friendly homes.
‘Children of the Ganges’ – The mallah community of India’s Varanasi
Their lives are deeply entwined with the sacred river Ganges but Varanasi’s boatmen say they have been overlooked.
US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel
Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President Biden to sign into law.
Thousands protest against over-tourism in Spain’s Canary Islands
Demonstrators say mass tourism is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago.
Will India’s election be free and fair?
Opponents and rights groups allege repression has increased in recent years.
US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses
Lawmakers say Hemedti's and the RSF's activities and abuses make them deserving of sanctions from the United States.
Israeli attack kills 10, mostly children, in Gaza’s Rafah
Funerals are held for Palestinians killed in Tal as-Sultan neighbourhood, as Israel continues to target Rafah.
Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game
The 29-year-old chess player and child education advocate played in part to raise money for underprivileged children.
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Palestinian unity after meeting Hamas chief
The 'strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity', Turkish president says.
Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected
Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure Gnassingbe's rule.