Africa
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
The first flight to the Central African Republic is expected to take about 20 people, including two women facing the risk of torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran.
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola, WHO's Tedros says
Dozens kidnapped in northwest Nigeria after bandits invite them to talks
Ghana and Israel go tit for tat deporting each others' citizens in diplomatic storm
"If Israel deports 10 Ghanaians, we will deport 10. 20, we'll deport 20. 50 we'll deport 50. We are not going to accept this," said FM Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Ohana, Johnson launch bid to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Meeting at the US Capitol for the first time since the ceasefire took effect, Ohana and Johnson signed a joint letter to the Nobel Committee urging Trump’s selection.
Over 100, including children, killed in attack on Sudan kindergarten, hospital
Sudan's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks that it said were carried out by the Rapid Support Forces using drones.
Benin President Patrice Talon thwarts military coup attempt, vows swift punishment for plotters
A government spokesperson, Wilfried Leandre Houngbedji, said that 14 people had been arrested in connection with the coup attempt as of Sunday afternoon, without providing details.
Benin soldiers announce coup, gov't says plot is under control
The move was latest threat to democratic norms in the region, coming after a coup in Guinea-Bissau last month marked the ninth in West and Central Africa since 2020.
Ethiopia accuses Egypt of driving up tensions in Nile dam standoff after int'l law accusations
The criticism centers on Egypt’s response to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, with Ethiopian officials alleging Cairo is using threats and regional pressure.
Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, federal officials say
Also on Thursday, federal officials said they had arrested dozens of people in New Orleans, another Democratic-run city.
Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal
Washington staged a Congo-Rwanda peace signing, but continuing M23 clashes and stalled commitments raised doubts about its impact.
Ancient Sudan burial site reveals 4,000-year-old funeral ritual in forgotten Nubian kingdom
“Even a seemingly modest site can provide important clues for reconstructing past environments and climates," the researchers wrote.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak contained, health officials declare
Congolese health officials declared the Ebola outbreak over after the DRC used a revamped national surveillance system to rapidly contain transmission in Kasai Province.
