Eastern EU nations can suspend asylum amid Belarus-Russia tactics
The European Union has authorized Poland and several other eastern European countries to temporarily suspend asylum rights when they believe Belarus and Russia are manipulating migrants to undermine the stability of the region.
Hundreds of African migrants in Lebanon await repatriation after Ceasefire
Hundreds of migrant workers in Lebanon are waiting to be repatriated after the ceasefire ending the 14-month war between the Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel went into effect last month.
Ten soldiers killed in terrorist attack in western Niger
The attack occurred Tuesday in the village of Petel Kole, where hundreds of militants on motorcycles targeted a military position. The army reported that 26 attackers were "neutralized."
Kylian Mbappe’s Stockholm visit: rape investigation dropped
Swedish prosecutors announced that they have closed a rape investigation linked to soccer star Kylian Mbappe's trip to Stockholm in October.
Heavy security as Haiti’s main airport reopens a month after shutdown
The airport was closed in November for the second time this year after commercial aircraft came under gunfire from gangs.
CAF president Motsepe congratulates Morocco for hosting 2030 World Cup
CAF president Patrice Motsepe congratulated Morocco after it was officially confirmed as co-host of the 2030 FIFA Men's World Cup with Spain and Portugal on Wednesday.
Clashes erupt between Somalia’s federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local election
The clashes underscore a deepening rift between the federal government and Jubbaland’s administration, raising fears of further instability in the strategically significant region near the Kenyan border.
Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali
“The Malian army with the Wagner Group and Islamist armed groups have been targeting civilians and their property in violation of the laws of war,”
Syrian rebel leader Jolani denies getting foreign backing
Inside the Imam al Shafi'i Mosque in the neighbourhood of Mezzeh, Abu Mohammad al Jolani, praised the efforts of his fighters who, he said, took charge of Syria without any foreign support or interference, also noting that all former 'colonisers' had failed to control the country
Mystery disease in Congo might be malaria – Authorities
“Of the 12 samples taken, nine were positive for malaria but these samples were not of very good quality, so we are continuing to research to find out if this is an epidemic,"