Why Africa’s deadly cholera crisis is worse than ever Nearly 350,000 cases have been reported in the past four years, with 6,000 lives lost The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
Family of American caught up in Congo failed coup says their son went to Africa on vacation The family of an American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo says their son was in Africa on vacation with family friends and had not previously engaged in political activism The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
With Little To Buy, Cubans Abroad Send Home Food, Not Money Maria Paez feels relieved after receiving a package of food items including eggs, ham, and yogurt from her children in Miami -- bought online and shipped to Havana. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
More aid getting from US pier to people in Gaza, officials say, after troubled launch U.S. officials say a six--day-old U.S. pier project in Gaza is starting to get more aid to Palestinians in need but conditions are challenging The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
International force deployment to Haiti delayed due to shortage of critical equipment The force was set to arrive in the country this week, but a lack of armored vehicles and helicopters able to conduct medical evacuations postponed it Latin Times · May 23, 2024
What the International Criminal Court’s anticipated arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Hamas leaders mean for Canada On May 20, Karim Khan, prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), announced that he has applied for arrest warrants for five Israeli and Hamas leaders. These include Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant. This dramatic development marks the first time leaders of a western… The Conversation · May 23, 2024
What is the pandemic accord and why have negotiations been so difficult? The accord – conceived during Covid to prevent and respond to pandemics – will top the agenda at the World Health Assembly The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024
Chad swears in president after disputed election, ending years of military rule Chad has sworn in Mahamat Deby Itno as the president on Thursday after holding elections earlier this month, completing a disputed transition to democratic rule after he seized power three years ago The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
No deportations to Rwanda before July 4 despite millions spent, Rishi Sunak says NO asylum seekers will be deported to Rwanda before the General Election on July 4, Rishi Sunak has confirmed – essentially guaranteeing that the… The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2024
Rishi Sunak admits no Rwanda deportation flights will take off before election The morning after calling a snap contest on 4 July, Rishi Sunak said asylum seekers will be deported to the east African nation only ‘if I am re-elected’ The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
Rwanda flights will not take off before election, says Rishi Sunak Assertion that flights will not begin until after 4 July poll prompts despair from Tories on right of party The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024
Labour says early general election leaves many government commitments ‘in the bin’ – as it happened Bills, including smoking ban for people born after 2009, unlikely to become law before 4 July vote The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024
First aid from US pier in Gaza has reached starving Palestinians, the UN says The U.N. World Food Program says it's handed out in Gaza the first small amounts of aid that arrived from a U.S.-built pier in the territory The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
The food bridge to nowhere: US admits 30% of Gaza aid isn’t getting to civilians The $300m structure became operational six days ago The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
International Business Times · May 22, 2024 Prosecutors Demand Life Imprisonment For Guinea Ex-dictator Dadis Camara Guinean prosecutors on Wednesday demanded life sentences for former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and six other military or government officials over a 2009 massacre, saying they were guilty of crimes against humanity.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2024 From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño's extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger The UN’s World Food Programme says extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger from Zambia to Afghanistan, calling on donors for much-needed help
Al Jazeera · May 22, 2024 Why are Kenyan forces set to intervene in Haiti and how is the US involved? When William Ruto meets Joe Biden in Washington, a Kenyan-led police mission to Haiti will top the presidents’ agenda.
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024 Humanitarian operations ‘near collapse’ in Gaza, says World Food Programme UN says 1m people face catastrophic levels of hunger as food aid piles up on Egyptian side of border
Al Jazeera · May 22, 2024 Maggot infestations and wounds that never heal for Gaza’s malnourished Growing rates of malnourishment are preventing healing for those in Gaza battered by Israel’s war.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2024 Biden is honoring Kenya with state visit as the East African nation prepares to send police to Haiti President Joe Biden is welcoming Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House to kick off a three-day state visit
The Conversation · May 22, 2024 Kenyan president will receive White House praise over troops-to-Haiti move − but lack of action across Americas should prompt regional soul-searching Kenyan President William Ruto will attend a rare U.S. state reception for an African leader on May 23, 2024 – but much of the chat will be about a third country: Haiti.
The Conversation · May 21, 2024 UK-Rwanda migrant deal challenges international protection law In late April 2024 the British parliament passed a law – the Safety of Rwanda Act – enabling it to transport migrants arriving in the UK to Rwanda. When the legislation was approved by parliament, there were 52,000 asylum seekers who could potentially be sent to Rwanda.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2024 Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria Nigeria's army says it has rescued hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, who had been held captive for months or years by Boko Haram extremists in the country's northeast
The Independent UK · May 21, 2024 Congo names third American in a foiled coup plot as mourners gather in Utah to remember plot leader Congo’s army spokesman has released the name of the third American involved a foiled coup plot in Kinshasa
Bored Panda · May 20, 2024 41-Year-Old American And Son Involved In Failed DRC Coup The 41-year-old attacker was reportedly joined by his son, 21-year-old Marcel Malanga. The post 41-Year-Old American And Son Involved In Failed DRC Coup first appeared on Bored Panda.