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Deadly Melilla crush anniversary marked by call for ‘justice’
on: by Fernil News
Hundreds of protesters rallied Saturday near Spain’s North African exclave of Melilla, bordering Morocco, to mark a mass attempt by migrants to storm the territory, in which at least 23 people died. The “marches for justice,” organized by several rights groups, denounced
Sudan death toll crosses 2,000 as clashes continue for 3rd month
on: by Radia Sambare
he death toll from Sudan’s devastating war surged passed 2,000 as clashes across the country raged on for a third month Friday. Since April 15, the regular army headed by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has been locked in fighting with paramilitary Rapid
‘Tunisia doesn’t want to be Europe’s anti-migration border guard’
on: by Radia Sambare
Tunisia’s president said his country does not want to be Europe’s border guard or a resettlement location for migrants in the face of deadly migration incidents at sea. President Kais Saied made the comment after meeting in Tunis with the French
Canada to host Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility
on: by Fernil News
As the world experiences the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, Canada continues to show leadership in advancing environmental action at home and around the world by bringing diverse partners together to find solutions for a healthy planet.
Putin, Zelenskyy to visit Turkiye for talks with Erdogan
on: by Fernil News
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to visit Türkiye to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan soon, a report said Wednesday. Both leaders are expected to visit Erdoğan to discuss the situation of the war and
Libya parliament speaker calls for unified govt to hold elections
on: by Fernil News
Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh called for the formation of a unified government to prepare Libya for long-delayed elections, the parliament’s spokesman Abdullah Blehaq said Wednesday. Saleh made the request during a meeting with British Ambassador Caroline Hurndall in the eastern city of
Ghana Becomes First Country to Approve Oxford Malaria Vaccine
on: by Fernil News
A malaria vaccine developed by Britain’s Oxford University has been cleared for use in Ghana. It is the first time the shot has received regulatory approval anywhere in the world. “The vaccine has been approved for use in children aged 5-36 months,
UN human rights chief calls on states with clout in region to help end Sudan conflict
on: by Fernil News
U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk on Thursday urged countries with influence in Africa to help end the fighting in Sudan and said that both warring sides had “trampled” international humanitarian law. “I take this opportunity to urge all States with