New Home Secretary denounces dailed Rwanda migrant scheme
The U.K.'s new home secretary criticized a failed proposal by ex-British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to relocate migrants to Rwanda, calling it a "shocking waste of taxpayer money" totaling 700 million pounds
Africa: 200 Oil Producers, Stakeholders From Southern Africa Gather in Pretoria
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will this week host the 3rd South African Conference on Essential and Vegetable Oils, bringing together 200 oil producers and stakeholders from across South Africa and Southern Africa.
Drought wreaks havoc on Morocco’s cereal harvest
Drought in Morocco has ravaged this year's cereal crops, leaving farmers worried for the future. Experts say climate change is to blame and that the country is becoming less capable of feeding itself and more reliant on imports.
Spain’s parliament to vote on relocation bill for young migrants
Amidst growing numbers of young migrants arriving in the Canary Islands, Spain's parliament will vote on Tuesday on a proposed bill that would force other regions to take responsibility for some of the minors.
Nigerian lawmakers mediate rift with Africa’s richest man
On Monday, Nigerian legislators launched a probe into the reported importation of polluted fuel into the nation, in a bid to resolve disputes between Africa's wealthiest man Aliko Dangote's oil refinery and the regulatory body.
Nigeria: Refinery – Petroleum Minister Hosts Crucial Meeting With Dangote, NNPC, Others
[Premium Times] The minister emphasised the importance of cooperation and synergy among all stakeholders to ensure the success and optimal performance of the oil and gas sector
Secret service director grilled for failures in Trump threat response
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle admitted on Monday that her agency did not fulfill its duty to safeguard former President Donald Trump.
Harris praises Biden’s ‘unmatched’ legacy in first public comments since Biden dropped out of race
Harris, whom Biden backed after ending his candidacy, is thus far the only declared candidate and was working to quickly secure endorsements from a majority of delegates
Director of MSF talks about the repercussions of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Hawkins said the report details how the war has led to indiscriminate violence, killing, torture and sexual violence, in addition to continuous attacks on health workers and medical facilities.
Moscow residents indifferent to Biden withdrawing from 2024 US presidential race
Russian officials, meanwhile, have dismissed the importance of the US presidential race, insisting that no matter what happened, Moscow would press on in Ukraine.