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Firefighters battle California wildfires
A McDonald's restaurant is showered in embers during the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, Jan. 7, 2025. A ferocious wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb devoured buildings and sparked panicked evacuations, as hurricane-force winds tore through the region. More than 200 acres (80 hectares) was burning in Pacific Palisades, a upscale spot with multi-million dollar homes in the Santa Monica Mountains. Across town, on the northern edge of Los Angeles, another fire broke out in Eaton Canyon, near Pasadena, quickly consuming 200 acres (81 hectares) later in the night, according to Angeles National Forest officials.
U.S. officials in the state of California Wednesday deployed fire fighters to Los Angeles to battle wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the West Coast city, destroying homes and clogging roadways.
2023: Africa's Notable Moments in Photos
A man carrying his bicycle crosses through a flooded Muuoni River, where 8 people are said to have drowned overnight while crossing the river at Mukaa area, Makueni county, Kenya's Eastern region, Friday November 24, 2023. Flood-related death toll increased as heavy rains continued to pound across East Africa.
From two coups in West and Central Africa and extreme weather exacerbating a humanitarian crisis in East Africa, to elections in eight African countries and South Africa’s historic win at the Rugby World Cup, VOA Africa looks back at events that shaped the continent in 2023.
Photo Gallery: Christmas Celebrations Around the World
Worshippers of the Legio Maria African Church Mission gather to pray during the Christmas Eve vigil mass in a church near Ugunja, on December 24, 2023.
All around the world, people are celebrating Christmas on December 25. The day marks one of the most celebrated holidays globally, for the religious and non-faithful alike. Here are scenes from different countries marking the holiday:
2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in Photos
Gail Motloung, the Master of Ceremony at the 2023 Mandela Washington Summit, Washington, July 31. 2023
The Mandela Washington Fellowship held its ninth summit in Washington, hosting over 700 young African leaders that spent six weeks at U.S. universities and colleges receiving mentorship and networking opportunities. VOA Africa shares pictures from the three-day summit.
Clashes Between Sudan Paramilitary and Army Continue
File photos of Sudan's Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (L) and Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces commander, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) (R). Fighting in Sudan raged for a second day on April 16 after deadly battles between the rival generals killed tens of people and wounded nearly 600, sparking international alarm. (AFP)
Sudanese paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan's armed forces have exchanged gunfire in Khartoum and elsewhere in the country since Saturday in a continued struggle for control.
Voters in Nigeria Head to the Polls
A man casts his vote at a polling unit, during Nigeria's Presidential election in Agulu, Anambra state, Nigeria February 25, 2023.
Voters in Africa's most populous nation are heading to the polls Saturday to choose a new president, following the second and final term of incumbent Muhammadu Buhari.
This Week in Pictures: November 19 - November 25
A woman and a child look at the destruction as a blaze destroyed many shacks in Masiphumelele township in Cape Town, South Africa, November 21, 2022.
A look at this week’s best news photos from Africa and around the world.
2022 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Qatar
Fireworks explode over the Al Bayt Stadium before the start of the World Cup, group A soccer match between Qatar and Ecuador in Al Khor, Qatar.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicked off Sunday ahead of the opening match between host nation, Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
This Week in Pictures: November 5 - November 11
Maria Modiba cooks by a candlelight during one of the frequent power outages from South African utility Eskom, caused by its aging coal-fired plants, in Soweto, South Africa November 11, 2022.
A look at this week’s best news photos from Africa and around the world.
This Week in Pictures: October 29 - November 4
Fisherman throws his net in the lagoon in Aneho, Togo, on November 3, 2022.
A look at this week’s best news photos from Africa and around the world.
US Voters Cast Their Ballots Early
Local residents wait in line to cast their ballots during early voting for the midterm elections at the South Cobb Regional Library, in Mableton Georgia, U.S., November 4, 2022.
Most states and territories across the United States allow for early voting, with some allowing voters to cast their ballots 46 days prior to voting day. Early voting can be done in person or by mail-in ballot. During this midterm election year, all 435 seats of the U.S House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for reelection.
Five Local Coaches to Lead African Teams in Qatar World Cup 2022
For the first time in World Cup history, five native head coaches will lead African teams in the upcoming world tournament, scheduled to commence on November 20th in Qatar. Here are some highlights from their football careers.
Queen Elizabeth II: Over the Years
Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, poses for her 21st birthday release picture, during a three day rest in the Natal National Park in South Africa on April 11, 1947. (AP Photo)
Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died Thursday at the age of 96. VOA Africa shares some sightings of the late queen in Africa throughout the years.