Nearly 200,000 people deported from US since Trump return to office
According to US officials, nearly 200,000 people were deported in the seven months following Trump’s return to office. Figures from mid-August showed just over 59,000 in ICE detention.
Rocks thrown at Argentina’s President Milei during Buenos Aires rally
Protesters hurled rocks at Argentina’s President Javier Milei, as his campaign convoy crossed Buenos Aires province on Wednesday, forcing the abrupt suspension of a major rally.
Aid cuts are putting emergency nutrition programmes in Africa at risk
Save the Children says severely malnourished youngsters are the most vulnerable with at least four countries expected to run out of emergency food pouches soon.
Africa boosts solar power with 60% surge in Chinese panel imports
Experts say the switch could save millions in fuel imports, with solar paying for itself in as little as six months in places like Nigeria.
Deadly bandit attack hits Zamfara village in Nigeria
Eyewitnesses said dozens of men riding on motorcycles stormed the village of Gamdum Mallam, Zamfara state in the afternoon of Saturday, before rounding up mostly women and children and leading them to a forest
Israeli forces raid Nablus as West Bank violence intensifies
Israeli forces carried out a raid in the city of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Wednesday, firing tear gas from armoured vehicles as young Palestinians threw stones and hurled the canisters back.
CHAN 2024: First-time finalists Madagascar steps into the lion’s den
Madagascar is heading for its first African Nations Championship finals on Saturday against the Moroccan Atlas Lions who chases a record-breaking third trophy.
Russia extends gasoline export ban amid shortages, price surge
Officials insist the situation is not yet “system critical,” with Moscow and major cities largely spared. But experts warn that with inflation, high demand, and continuing drone strikes, Russia’s vulnerability on the home front could deepen as the war drags on.
Deadly Russian attack on Kyiv leaves 10 killed, nearly 50 injured
A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, including a rare strike in the center of the city, early Thursday killed at least 10 people and wounded 48, local authorities said.
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi announces 2027 presidential bid
Boniface Mwangi pledged to lead a 'new Kenya' founded on democratic values, justice, and equity.