Measles Outbreak in Morocco
Despite ten weeks of declining cases, new infections continue — especially in border regions. The World Health Organization warns that Morocco’s position as a travel hub could fuel regional transmission.
France Expels Algerian diplomats amid escalating tensions
The strained relations carry significant implications, affecting security, trade, and social ties, given that about 10% of France’s population has connections to Algeria.
Trump in Qatar after meeting Syria’s ruler in Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump arrived Wednesday in Qatar, where he was greeted by the country’s ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, as he kicked off the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour this week
Africa’s youngest leader divides opinion over Russia ties
Traore, who was in Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, is Africa’s youngest leader at 37, a strong appeal for the continent's young population that is used to much older leaders.
FIFA exhibition opens in Paraguay ahead of the organisation’s 75th congress
The exhibition in Asunción is part of the 120th birthday celebrations of the world football body.
Amnesty report exposes abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia
“The contract I signed in Nairobi was changed the moment I landed,” she said. “The agent said I had no choice but to work.”
Congo’s rebel-held coltan mines continue to pump ore for world’s tech
Mines like Rubaya have been at heart of discussions around M23’s takeover of part of eastern Congo, with the Congolese government alleging they want control of the minerals and are smuggling them illegally to Rwanda
Episcopal church won’t assist resettling South Africans ‘refugees’ in US
It said on Monday that the church’s migration ministries will instead halt its decades-long partnership with the US government.
UN raises alarm over Egypt’s proposed criminal procedure code
Egypt has faced growing scrutiny in recent years over its judicial and security practices, particularly regarding prolonged pre-trial detention and limits on civil liberties.
Gaza: Palestinian UN envoy blasts Israel for deliberately blocking aid
Nearly half a million Palestinians are facing possible starvation, living in “catastrophic” levels of hunger, and 1 million others can barely get enough food, according to findings by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a leading authority on hunger