The jetlag-free winter sun destination that’s now dramatically cheaper to visit

Angola used to be one of the most expensive countries in the world - now it offers good value, and huge scope for wildlife, adventure and coastal exploration “Tudo bem em Angola?” a man asks me as he guides his unsteady toddler son between the...

The United Nations at 80: How African leadership can transform the international community

LANDRY SIGNÉ: Before we begin, could you please state your full name and title for the recording please? RUI MIGUENS: My name is Rui Miguens de Oliveira, usually known as Rui Miguens and my position on the Angolan government is as Minister of...

Baily takes water knowledge to the Statehouse

ANGOLA — Just a year ago, Bailey Bailey could be found life-guarding at the YMCA of Steuben County and teaching families how to enjoy the water safely. Today, she is representing the YMCA before state lawmakers, advocating for water safety...

Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash in Defiance County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on October 28, 2025 at approximately 1:56 P.M, at the intersection of The Bend Road and Buckskin Road in Delaware Township, Defiance County. A...

Children in Gaza mistaking unexploded Israeli bombs for toys

Yahya and his twin sister Nabila were playing in the ruins of their house in Gaza City when they came across a round object. Their grandfather Tawfiq Shorbasi said they thought it was a toy. When they reached for it, all it took was one touch and...

2 die in 2 separate Defiance County vehicle crashes

Two Ohio residents died in crashes Tuesday in Defiance County, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. A two-vehicle crash was reported about 11:20 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Ohio 249 in Washington Township. Cierra Jaquillard, 26, of...

Montpelier Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash In Defiance County

PRESS RELEASE – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on October 28, 2025, at approximately 1:56 P.M, at the intersection of The Bend Road and Buckskin Road in Delaware Township,...

Five Polio Cases Confirmed Last Week

(Vax-Before-Travel News)When the U.S. CDC reissued a Level 2 - Practice Enhanced Precautions, Travel Health Notice in August 2025, it identified 39 countries at-risk for the spread of poliovirus. According to recent reports, polio cases continue...

Fremont Head Start facing Nov. 1 shutdown

ANGOLA — The children were dancing. They were working on their lessons. Their teachers were leading them in school work and showing them how to cover that cough or sneeze. By and large, the children were happy. And the staff members appeared the...

Mahama, Macron strengthen Ghana-France ties at Paris Peace Forum

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and French President Emmanuel Macron held extensive bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, discussing security cooperation, economic development, and regional stability on the sidelines of the 2025...

AU moves to back African-made aircrafts, shipping lines, driving job creation

Lerato Mataboge, commissioner for infrastructure and energy at African Union (AU) has explained that the AU is initiating a decisive conversation around building African shipping lines and aircraft, ensuring that the advancement in maritime,...

Closing the Gap: Managing Journal Entry Risk in the Record-to-Report Process

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IOM Scales Up Ebola and Mpox Response Across 15 African Countries

Organization supports 90 border points with screening, surveillance, and community engagement efforts The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is expanding health security operations across Africa, responding to the Ebola outbreak in the...

Comments to USTR on the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers

October 29, 2025 Docket Number USTR-2025-0016 Download the PDF and see submission to USTR. Public Citizen welcomes the opportunity to provide written comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the 2026 National...

US Aid cuts could fuel TB surge in African children

Sub-Saharan Africa could face a devastating resurgence of childhood tuberculosis (TB) in the next decade as a result of sharp cuts in United States global health funding a new study has warned. The collapse of US bilateral health aid could lead to...

How I Decide What to Preach

Audio Transcript Pastor John was recently in prison — to preach. Not for the first time, hopefully not for the last, either. You may recall that, in 2009, Pastor John preached inside Angola Prison in Louisiana — a notorious maximum-security...

List of 10 African countries with lowest IMF debt in 2025

Several African countries, including Kenya, rely on the International Monetary Fund for loans amid high budget deficits However, some nations are less reliant on the Bretton Woods institution, since its loans come with conditions Among the nations...

Halloween activities abound across county

ANGOLA — Halloween events are gearing up in the greater Steuben County area. With Halloween falling on Friday next week, some activities have been spread out to take advantage of weekends, though trick-or-treating in most communities remains on...

US scrambles to catch up with China’s grip on Africa’s rare earths

This is a fascinating story from Fox News with the headline: Trump administration works to break China’s rare earth mineral stranglehold on Africa. THIS is a fascinating story from Fox News with the headline: Trump administration works to break...

MSDSC expands background checks to ensure safe hiring practices

ANGOLA — Keeping kids safe in school is a full-time job and the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County's Board of Trustees approved an action to reduce risks during their regular meeting Tuesday night. Chief Operating Officer Andrew Wagner...