Foreign News Archives - Page 4 of 14

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

No Foreign Holidays For Gabon Government Officials

Gabon's interim president who seized power in a coup a year ago has barred members of his transitional government from holidaying abroad. Gen Oligui Nguema has also limited government officials to a maximum of one week of holiday leave. These new

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

UN Slams Venezuela Repression and Lack Of Transparency

A group of United Nations experts has said that Venezuela's presidential election lacked "basic transparency and integrity". The UN panel of experts has echoed the criticism levelled by the Carter Center, whose independent observers said earlier that the election "could not

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

North Darfur’s Remaining Hospital Risks Closure As Sudan’s Civil War Intensifies

The last operating public hospital in Sudan’s North Darfur state is at risk of closure, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned Wednesday, amid fierce fighting between the country’s rival military factions that have left more than 18,000 people dead and 33,000 injured.

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Kenya Starvation Cult Leader Pleads Not Guilty

The leader of a Kenyan cult who allegedly encouraged over 400 followers to starve themselves to death has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, in one of the worst ever cases of cult-related mass deaths. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie appeared in court

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Boat Engine Explosion Kills At Least 20 In Southern Nigeria

The engine of a wooden boat exploded and sank in a river in southern Nigeria, killing at least 20 people, local police said Thursday. The explosion and sinking on the Ezetu 1 River a day earlier was the latest in a

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Northern Ireland Bishops Condemn Far-Right Violence

A joint statement has been released by two Church of Ireland bishops in response to an outbreak of racially-motivated violence in Belfast. Crowds shouting anti-immigrant slurs gathered outside Belfast City Hall over the weekend, with many targeting the businesses of shop

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

UK Protests: Ghanaians Fear Attack As Violent Demonstrations Continue

Ghanaians in the United Kingdom are stranded and unable to leave their homes for fear of being attacked by anti-immigration protesters demonstrating across the country. Over the past week, these protests have become increasingly volatile, with some demonstrators resorting to violent

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Breaking News: Bangladesh Prime Minister Resigns, Flees Country

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country after anti-government protests in which hundreds of people have been killed Reports say she and her sister have been taken by army helicopter to safety. Hasina's whereabouts are unclear - she's

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Nigeria’s President Calls For End To Protests Against Economic Hardship

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue, his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week. Amnesty International

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

Secret Service Chief Kimberly Cheatle Resigns Over Trump Shooting

The head of the United States Secret Service is stepping down over the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, after days of mounting pressure and criticism for failing to prevent the shooting. The Associated Press news agency said Kimberly Cheatle sent an