Zambians and Ghanaians clash on social media over president’s outfit

When Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama arrived for a three-day State Visit on Wednesday, he was proudly sporting a fugu - a traditional northern Ghanaian outfit made from hand‑woven, narrow strips of thick cotton fabric stitched together to form a structured, poncho‑style garment. Source link

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Pakistan mosque explosion: where the attack unfolded

At least 31 people have been killed and almost 170 injured after a suicide bomber detonated a device at a Shia mosque, according to police.Eyewitnesses have told the BBC the blast was preceded by the sound of gunfire.An emergency was declared as hospitals began to receive the wounded, with an appeal sent out for blood donations.Pakistan Correspondent Caroline Davies visited the mosque in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, after the fatal attack. Source link

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What we still don’t know about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother

Nearly a week since the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US news presenter Savannah Guthrie, police are investigating a new message sent to a local news station. It comes after the first deadline from an alleged ransom letter passed on Thursday evening. Guthrie's family continues to plea for proof that their mother, who is believed to have been abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona, is still alive. The BBC's Regan Morris is in Tucson and…

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