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Vodun is an animist religion rooted in the forces of nature and the connection with ancestors

Out of the 26 federal government-owned airports in Nigeria, only Lagos Airport, with 485,005, was named among the Top 10 by departing seats in December 2025 in Africa, while Egypt had two airports on the list – Cairo International and The post Lagos airport ranks among top 10 by departing seats in December 2025 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Switzerland paused to honor 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire with a minute of silence. Residents gathered, and flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial.

Switzerland held a national day of mourning for 40 people killed in a bar fire during New Year in Crans-Montana. Leaders including Macron attended the memorial.

Thousands fled when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces captured the city in late October.

Venezuela's government has started freeing detainees considered by rights groups as political prisoners, in what officials have referred to as a goodwill gesture. US president Donald Trump said the move came at the request of the United States.

Ousmane Sonko said his government would not seek a deal to restructure its debt despite facing repayment difficulties

Somalia’s government insists Somaliland remains an integral part of the country and warns that international recognition could destabilise the Horn of Africa.

The Ugandan presidential candidate known as Bobi Wine wears a flak jacket and helmet while campaigning to protect himself from gunfire. But the safety gear offers no protection from the stinging clouds of tear gas that often follow him on the campaign trail

It said the capture President Nicolas Maduro and his wife was a serious violation of international law.