Turkey begins major restoration of Hagia Sophia’s historic dome

Istanbul, April 16, 2025 Photo: imgix.net      Turkey has launched an ambitious restoration project focused on the dome of the 1,486-year-old Hagia Sophia, marking one of the most significant repair efforts in the monument’s long history, experts announced on Monday. The comprehensive project will reinforce the main dome and half domes of the historic structure,…

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Armed Herdsmen Invade Another Benue Community, Kill Residents, Set Houses Ablaze

 Suspected armed herdsmen have launched a deadly attack on Otobi community in Akpa District of Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, leaving several residents feared dead and properties destroyed in a fiery onslaught that began at about 5pm on Sunday.   It was gathered that the attackers stormed the village unexpectedly, opening fire on residents…

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African Union Mediator Faure Gnassingbé Visits Angola for DRC Peace Talks

Newly appointed African Union (AU) mediator and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé is in Luanda today, Wednesday, as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Gnassingbé is expected to meet Angolan President João Lourenço, who currently chairs the African Union. The talks will focus on advancing peace initiatives…

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