Diaspora

Romanian family buries loved one in fully furnished grave with classy living room design

A Romanian family went viral for burying their loved one in a grave designed like a living room, sparking emotional and humorous reactions online.

Tanzanian police cordon off, deregister bishop Josephat Gwajima's church after anti-government sermon

Tanzanian preacher and politician Bishop Josephat Gwajima faces intense government backlash, including the deregistration of his church and police action, after publicly condemning abductions.

Some Play, Others Glide: Cole Palmer stars in cool new beats by Dre campaign

The 22-year-old forward features in a campaign titled Some Play, Others Glide, celebrates Palmer’s chilled-out personality, both on and off the pitch.

Trump pardons rapper NBA Youngboy, reality TV Chrisley Knows Best couple implicated in Sh4 billion scandal

The 24-year-old Louisiana rapper had been sentenced in 2024 after pleading guilty to possessing firearms despite being a convicted felon.

Yoweri Museveni, First Lady apologise for mistakes made in 40-year rule in Uganda

"As the top leaders of our movement, we humbly apologise for all the mistakes made by ourselves, our agents, and representatives," both of them stated while reading from a prepared statement.

Woman accused of poisoning in-laws with mushrooms tells court she 'loved' victims

Erin Patterson, accused of killing her in-laws with a poisoned beef Wellington, told police she "loved" them and insists the fatal meal was a tragic accident.

Pope Leo XIV sends Swahili message to African catholics celebrating Africa Day

Pope Leo XIV shared his first public message to African Catholics in Kiswahili and English, praising their faith and sparking responses.

Rev. Lucy Natasha, hubby Prophet Carmel celebrate lavish Indian wedding in Kerala

The lovebirds, who initially tied the knot in a traditional wedding in Nairobi back in January 2022, marked another milestone in their relationship with a stunning cultural ceremony.

Saudi Arabia to allow alcohol sale in 600 venues starting 2026

Saudi Arabia has announced it will allow the controlled sale and consumption of alcohol starting in 2026, a seismic shift for a country long known for its strict ban on booze.

French first lady's 'playful' push on president Macron goes viral as couple land in Vietnam

In the footage Macron steps forward to greet the cameras, but just before making his entrance, Brigitte, partially hidden behind the fuselage, appears to gently push his face away

Football star Aziz Ki exits Tanzania's Yanga SC: "You gave me home, wife"

The 28-year-old forward attacking midfielder is left-footed, was also the highest earning footballer in East Africa, and is likely to earn ore as he moves to Morocco's Wydad Athletic Club.

Cat nabbed attempting to sneak illicit substances into prison

Prison guards in Costa Rica have intercepted a black and white cat attempting to smuggle narcotics into the Pococí Prison.

Billionaire David Portnoy discloses ex-wife has full access to his bank account: "My best friend"

David Portnoy stated that his ex-wife was his best friend and was by his side when he began the Barstool Sports from scratch into a multimillion-dollar empire

Mike Sonko threatens action over deaths of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia: "This must stop"

The politician has threatened to “mobilise Kenyans to storm the Saudi Embassy” in protest.

Pope Leo XIV begins pontificate in historic inaugural mass at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV began his papacy with an emotional inaugural Mass at the Vatican, receiving sacred symbols of his office before a crowd of 200,000 and global leaders.

Former Mauritania president who illegally amassed Sh9 billion sentenced to 15 years in prison

Former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for corruption, in a landmark case of African presidential accountability

Pope Leo XIV joins Instagram, attracts over 12 million followers in 24 hours

Pope Benedict XVI was the first Pope to open a social media account, sending the first papal tweet when he was 84-years-old, on what was then Twitter, on December 12, 2012.

Pope Leo XIV rocks fancy Apple Watch, warns AI threatens workers' dignity

Pope Leo XIV, clad in traditional papal attire, made a subtle but striking nod to modernity during his first Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, an Apple Watch peeking from beneath his white sleeve.

Crowned in Vatican tradition: 7 sacred items welcoming Pope Leo XIV to papacy

The chimneys of the Sistine Chapel whispered history once again, 8th May, 2025, as the unmistakable plume of white smoke danced into the Roman sky symbolising a new pope had been chosen.

'Just a regular kid': Pope Leo XIV's family reacts as he takes over from Pope Francis

Pope Leo XIV shocked the world and his own family by becoming the first American pope, fulfilling a childhood prophecy and beginning his papacy rooted in compassion and humility.