Nigeria looks to boost security cooperation with Benin and Niger
Nigeria is expanding military cooperation with Benin and Niger to ward off jihadist groups from the Sahel trying to enter its northwest. A new tri-border military sector is being created to secure the Nigeria-Benin-Niger border, Nigeria’s defense minister said on Thursday. The plan is a "work in progress," Christopher Musa said, without giving a definite timeline. He also said he plans to visit Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in the coming months, all governed by military rulers
First batch of 273 Ugandans arrives from South Africa amid unrest
Uganda has launched the first phase of a large-scale evacuation of its citizens from South Africa, bringing home 273 nationals amid rising anti-illegal immigration protests and xenophobic violence. More charter flights are planned as hundreds more Ugandans seek voluntary repatriation. A total of 273 Ugandan nationals arrived at Entebbe International Airport aboard a special Uganda Airlines charter flight in the early hours of Friday, marking the first phase of the government'
More storms and flooding close schools and cause train cancellations in Malaga & Tarragona
New storms in Spain caused school closures and train cancellations on Wednesday, two weeks after flash floods in Valencia and other parts...
Germany: Paper questions punctuate election date debate
Germany 's top election officials at both federal and state levels were due to meet on Monday to discuss how to prepare for snap...
Family pays tribute to ‘bright, kind-hearted’ teen who was allegedly killed in Wilton
The family of a 15-year-old boy allegedly murdered during a camping trip south of Sydney has described him as a “bright, kind-hearted”...
Russian court issues arrest warrant for ICC judge
The judge is responsible for issuing warrants for Russia’s chief of general staff and its former defense minister A Moscow court on...
China's inbound tourism outpaces outbound travel during National Day holiday
The growth rate of inbound tourism has outstripped outbound travel during China's National Day holiday this year, thanks to China's...
Clashes erupt during public forum over an impeachment motion against Kenya's VP
Supporters and opponents of Kenya's deputy president clashed Friday at public forums over an impeachment motion against him, which was...
Thousands demonstrate in Accra against illegal mining in Ghana
Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Ghana's capital, calling for an end to illegal mining in the country, also known as...
