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Basel’s 700-year-old carnival begins with the 4am Morgenstreich, as lights go out and masked musicians parade with glowing, satirical lanterns.

New York was blanketed by nearly 60 centimetres of snow, shutting schools, silencing traffic and turning Central Park into a playground of sledges and snowmen.

Six people were injured and flights temporarily suspended after a fire broke out at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, late Monday afternoon, airport authorities said.

Rainy seasons in Somaliland have been late and meagre for at least five years, leading to frequent droughts. Now the breakaway region hopes Israeli help can significantly boost the amount of land under cultivation from its current level of just 3 percent.

The study analysed transactions from more than 27,000 bars, clubs and lounges on Moniepoint's payment network. The post Digital payments driving Nigeria’s nightlife – Moniepoint appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In war-scarred Gaza, residents are doing what they can to mark Ramadan as basic supplies continue to run thin on the ground.

A new documentary about Maurice Pellosh has enabled former clients of the Congolese photographer to rediscover their portraits that were taken decades ago.

A fire broke out at the airport facility, prompting an emergency response and the temporary closure of the Lagos airfield. The post Six injured in Lagos airport terminal fire incident – FAAN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Each spring, Georgia’s village of Didi Chailuri revives Berikaoba, a pagan rite with masked berikas, music and wrestling, hoping for fertility and good harvest.

In Gabon, the High Authority for Communication has requested the suspension of social media until further notice. This decision has sparked controversy. We discuss this with Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo, Special Advisor and Deputy Spokesperson for President Oligui Nguema.