Foreign News Archives

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024

Nigerian Military Jet Bombing Kills Civilians In Sokoto

At least 10 civilians were tragically killed and several others injured when a Nigerian military fighter jet, targeting bandits, mistakenly bombed two villages in the northwestern state of Sokoto on Wednesday. Governor Ahmed Aliyu confirmed the incident, stating that the military

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024

69 Migrants Lose Lives in Morocco Boat Tragedy

At least 69 migrants, including 25 citizens of Mali, tragically perished when an overcrowded boat capsized off the coast of Morocco on December 19th. The vessel, carrying approximately 80 individuals, was attempting the perilous journey from West Africa to Spain. Only

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Trump Plans Mass Deportations and Stricter Immigration Enforcement in Second Term

Former President Donald Trump is preparing to take aggressive action on illegal immigration if he is elected to a second term, with plans to declare a national emergency and initiate widespread deportations beginning on January 20. Trump’s plan focuses on deporting

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

U.S. Embassy Congratulates Ghana on Peaceful Elections

The United States Embassy in Ghana has extended its congratulations to the country for successfully conducting the 2024 general elections. In a post on their official X account, the embassy hailed the elections as a clear reflection of the will of

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Emmanuel Macron Pledges To Appoint New Prime Minister Soon

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will appoint a new prime minister "in the coming days" following the resignation of Michel Barnier after a no-confidence vote in parliament. In a 10-minute address to the nation on Thursday, Macron rejected

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara Floods Honduras, Isolating 1,700 Communities and Causing Widespread Damage

Tropical Storm Sara has brought devastating torrential rain to Honduras, isolating over 1,700 communities and causing widespread flooding throughout the country. While officials have confirmed one death, more than 110,000 individuals have been affected by the storm's impact. Meteorologists anticipate that

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024

Amid Growing Criticism, Ruto Promises Commitment To Kenyans Following Deputy’s Impeachment

Under increasing scrutiny for unfulfilled promises, President William Ruto assured Kenyans that his administration is now focused and ready to deliver on its campaign commitments in the three years remaining before the end of his term in 2027. Speaking at a

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Eastern Cuba, Compounding Recent Storm Damage and Challenges

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 struck eastern Cuba, compounding the difficulties faced by a nation still recovering from recent storms and widespread power outages. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicated that the quake occurred approximately 40 km (25 miles) south

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Human Rights Watch Calls for Urgent Action to Safeguard Civilians in Burkina Faso Amid Armed Group Attacks

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Burkina Faso to urgently focus on the protection of civilians amidst the escalating violence from armed groups. In a report released on Tuesday, the NGO condemned the government's handling of a recent attack by

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Zelensky Presents ‘Victory Plan’ To Ukrainian Parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented MPs with a long-awaited "victory plan" that aims to strengthen his country's position enough to end the war with Russia. Zelensky told parliament in Kyiv that the plan could finish the war - which began