Police dismantle major Mediterranean trafficking network, Europol says/in /by
An international police operation led by Spanish authorities dismantled a major criminal network involved in trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean, the European Union police agency Europol and Spain's Civil Guard announced Friday.
Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141/in /by
A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathways.
Cubans forced to adapt to life without electricity as oil blockade drags on/in /by
Blackouts are nothing new in Cuba but since US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, they can last for days. Previously blackouts lasted a few hours and were often scheduled. Now residents have to plan their lives around short and unpredictable bursts of electricity.
Palestinians in Gaza remain wary as Israeli strikes ease/in /by
The relentless sound of warplanes, the buzz of drones overhead, and the strikes across the Gaza Strip have subsided over the past few days, leaving Palestinians wary of what could come next.
Kenyan farmers reject cyanide claims after 15 elephants die in Amboseli/in /by
Farmers bordering Kenya's Amboseli National Park have denied using cyanide after 15 elephants died from suspected poisoning. Wildlife authorities say preliminary tests detected cyanide, but investigations are continuing to determine its source and concentration.
Tunisia tops Morocco among French travellers despite booking dip/in /by
Tunisia has remained the leading Maghreb destination for French travellers this summer, ranking ahead of Morocco in July 2026 bookings despite a slight decline. Morocco, however, posted stronger year-on-year growth, reflecting rising demand for its diverse tourism offerings.
Ghana inflation continues to ease in July as food prices fall/in /by
Ghana’s inflation is easing again. Consumer prices rose 4.6% in July, down from 5.3% in June, the first monthly decline since March.
Spanish enclave of Ceuta still reeling from mass influx of migrants/in /by
Although most of about 80,000 people who swarmed into the tiny North African territory have gone back, it is estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 remain.
Senegal jails three TikTok influencers over posts criticising president Faye/in /by
A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison for posts that allegedly insulted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Lightweight bamboo wheelchairs helping Kenyan children with disabilities/in /by
The aim being to ensure that every wheelchair is perfectly fitted to the needs and challenges of each child that requires one.