Jul 08, 2024

New UK Prime Minister Ditches Rwanda Deportation Plan

peaking on Saturday (Jul. 6), newly elected PM Keir Starmer said the asylum and migration plan that was first signed in 2022 was never effective....

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  Jul 06, 2024

U.S. to Complete Withdrawal from Niger Air Base, Plans Exit from Drone Base

The U.S. is set to complete its withdrawal of forces and equipment from an air base in Niamey, Niger's capital, on Sunday, with a joint ceremony marking the occasion....

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  Jul 06, 2024

Kenyan President Ruto Proposes Spending Cuts and Borrowing to Fill Budget Gap

Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday proposed spending cuts and additional borrowing in roughly equal measure to fill a nearly $2.7 billion budget hole caused by his withdrawal of planned tax hikes in the face of nationwide protests....

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  Jul 05, 2024

China Condemns Attack in Congo, Confirms Death of Citizens

China confirmed on Thursday that at least 6 of its citizens have died and several others are missing following an attack by armed militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)....

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  Jul 04, 2024

DR Congo Sentences 25 Soldiers to Death for Fleeing M23 Rebels

Twenty-five soldiers in the DRC have been sentenced to death for fleeing M23 rebels, following a swift military court trial....

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  Jul 03, 2024

Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage with New Legislation

Sierra Leone has introduced a new law banning child marriage, celebrated with much fanfare at a ceremony organized by First Lady Fatima Bio in the capital, Freetown....

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