France 24

Mawlid festivities cancelled in Ethiopia's Tigray region over fears of drone strikes

Mawlid festivities cancelled in Ethiopia's Tigray region over fears of drone strikesWorldPing

In Ethiopia, festivities marking Mawlid, the Muslim holiday celebrating the birth of the Prophet Mohammed, have been cancelled at the last minute over fears of drone strikes.

This is a short WorldPing brief. The full report was published by France 24.

Read the full report at France 24

Related news

Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalatesWorldPing
France 24

Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates

Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalated sharply.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24

Ebola in DRC: Authorities step up river patrols as Kinshasa fears growWorldPing
France 24

Ebola in DRC: Authorities step up river patrols as Kinshasa fears grow

In DR Congo, the Ebola outbreak continues with at least 5,514 cases recorded, and 2,462 deaths. With fears the virus will reach the capital Kinshasa, authorities have begun stepping up patrols along the Congo River, as FRANCE 24’s team on the ground reports.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24