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The U.N. has extended an arms embargo on South Sudan amid fears of returning civil war. A narrow vote passed a U.S.-backed resolution despite several abstentions. Tensions have risen between …
Divided UN Extends Arms Embargo on South Sudan Amid Fears of Civil War Read More
A cholera outbreak in Sudan has claimed 172 lives, with over 2,500 reported ill recently. The infection is spreading mainly in Khartoum and Omdurman due to poor sanitation and water …
Cholera Outbreak in Sudan: Disease Claims Over 170 Lives Amid Civil Strife Read More
Ugandan lawmakers passed a bill allowing military courts to try civilians, sparking criticism from opposition and rights groups. The legislation follows a Supreme Court ruling against such trials, raising concerns …
Ugandan Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Military Trials for Civilians Amid Criticism Read More
Colombian lawmakers blocked President Petro’s labor reform referendum, which aimed to limit workdays to eight hours and mandate double holiday pay. This is the third attempt at passing reform after …
Colombian Lawmakers Block President Petro’s Labor Reform Referendum Read More
North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, marking its first such activity since March 10 and escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The launch …
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Amid Rising Regional Tensions Read More
Hundreds of activists in Mali staged a historic pro-democracy rally, opposing a bill to dissolve political parties. Demonstrators voiced concerns regarding restrictions on political freedoms under the military government. The …
Activists Rally for Democracy in Mali Amid Growing Political Tensions Read More
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador’s Pacific coast on Friday, causing damage to homes but no injuries. The quake, centered near Esmeraldas, was felt in at least ten provinces, with …
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Ecuador’s Pacific Coast Read More
Oscar Arias, former Costa Rican president and Nobel laureate, announced the U.S. has revoked his visa without explanation. Arias criticized this decision, linking it to his public criticisms of U.S. …
Former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias Criticizes Visa Revocation by U.S. Read More
Algeria downed a military drone near its border with Mali amid rising tensions between the countries. The drone was reportedly an armed reconnaissance craft from Mali, which acknowledged its crash. …
Algeria Shoots Down Malian Drone Amid Growing Tensions Read More
Geoffrey Nyarota, a significant journalist from Zimbabwe, passed away at 74 from colon cancer. He was recognized for exposing government corruption and creating the independent newspaper, The Daily News. His …
Zimbabwe Mourns Geoffrey Nyarota: A Champion of Independent Journalism Read More