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U.S.- Ghana deportation deal faces lawsuit after new arrivals
A group of 14 people have become the latest West Africans deported from the U.S. to Ghana under an accord between the countries, said a lawyer whose group filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block the arrangement.
Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya, dies in India
Raila Odinga, former Kenyan Prime Minister, dies at Ayurvedic hospital in Kerala at 80 after cardiac failure
14 West Africans deported from U.S. to Ghana amid legal challenge
A group of 14 people have become the latest West Africans deported from the U.S. to Ghana under an accord between the countries, said a lawyer whose group filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block the arrangement.
Morocco expands aerospace ambitions with new Safran aircraft engine complex
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan attended on Monday the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a new aircraft engine complex by France’s Safran Group in Nouaceur, near Casablanca.
Family of murdered Kenyan woman demands extradition of former British soldier
Agnès Wanjiru was killed in 2012 after a night out with British soldiers. Her niece met with the UK Defence Secretary on Tuesday to demand the extradition of a former British soldier.
Palestinians welcome home prisoners freed under Israel exchange deal
Palestinians across the occupied West Bank celebrated on Monday as prisoners released under a new exchange agreement with Israel were freed from Ofer Prison and arrived in Beitunia.
Madagascar military declares takeover following President’s impeachment
In a dramatic escalation of Madagascar’s political crisis, Colonel Michael Randrianirina of an elite military unit announced Tuesday that the armed forces are taking control of the country.
South Africa’s health minister hails planned rollout of new HIV prevention jab
Aaron Motsoaledi warned, however, that initial distribution of the drug would be limited to nearly half a million people.
Pope Leo XIV urges Italy to remain open to migrants
The pope made his plea during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Tuesday.
Tens of thousands join national strike in Belgium over welfare cuts
Belgian police used a water cannon to clear thousands of protesters in Brussels on Tuesday as trade unions called a national strike over austerity measures.