Nigeria seeking $2.25 billion in World Bank loans
Nigeria has said it is seeking up to 2.25 billion dollars in World Bank loans, in a statement by Finance Minister Wale Edun.
Israel-Hamas war: Humanitarian aid parachuted into northern Gaza
The aid drop comes as satellite photos appear to show a new compound of tents being built near Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military continues to signal it plans an offensive targeting the city of Rafah.
Police evict migrants from a makeshift tent camp in Paris
Organisations working with migrants say evictions are intensifying ahead of the Olympic Games due to take place in France from the end of July.
Usain Bolt hails Jude Bellingham’s impact at Real Madrid
Former sprinter and football fan Usain Bolt praised Jude Bellingham's impact at Real Madrid ahead of the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday.
Asylum seekers fearful after Britain approves Rwanda deportation bill
Approval of the controversial legislation was swiftly condemned by international humanitarian organisations.
Zimbabwe: Bell Petroleum Director in Court Over U.S.$95k Fraud
[The Herald] Bell Petroleum (Pvt) Ltd director Daniel Guzha has appeared in court for allegedly defrauding a client of US$95 502 in a fuel deal.
Plastic pollution: global treaty talks underway in Canadian capital
As the problem of plastic pollution escalates, thousands of delegates representing most of the world’s nations are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, this week for the International Plastics Negotiations.
Togo: Women candidates campaign ahead legislative and regional elections
Nearly 600 women are in the running for MPs, the highest the country has ever known.
World Bank suspends funding for Tanzania tourism project
The World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that caused the suffering of tens of thousands of villagers, according to a U.S.-based rights group that has long urged the global lender to take such action.
At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill
About 100 migrants have been rescued and placed aboard a French navy ship. They will be taken to the port of Boulogne, the paper said.