Libyan militia says it detained 300 migrants in the desert to contain rising sea crossings
The oil-rich country plunged into turmoil after a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Since then, the country has been divided between duelling governments in the east and west, each backed by militias and foreign powers. Human traffickers have for years benefited from the political chaos.
Black women feel betrayed by increased minority support for Trump, giving politics wide berth
Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote in their communities. They had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Harris, who would have been the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to win the presidency.
Madagascar says death toll now 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsize
Many young Somalis embark every year on dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities abroad. The UN agency has previously raised concerns over the rise in irregular migration from Horn of Africa countries as people flee from conflict and drought.
Ceasefire in Lebanon imminent as Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
Israel says its military offensive is aimed at enabling tens of thousands of Israelis to return to homes they evacuated when Hezbollah began firing across the Lebanese border into Israel more than a year ago. Hezbollah’s campaign followed the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel that precipitated the Gaza war.
Book review: ‘Crossing Borders’ is a new release that vaults reader into exciting world job market
Whether the reader is a recent graduate, an experienced professional seeking a new direction, or a career changer, Crossing Borders lays out a clear and inspiring path. Through powerful stories and hard-earned lessons, Silper invites readers to discover the resilience required to thrive in this challenging field and gives practical steps for achieving success in humanitarian role around the world.
Trump threat to deport immigrants raises stakes in agricultural sector that runs on expatriate labour
Donald Trump, a Republican, vowed to deport millions of immigrants in the US illegally as part of his campaign to win back the White House, a logistically challenging undertaking that critics say could split apart families and disrupt US businesses.
‘Abducted’ opposition leader’s wife tells Ugandan president ‘to reflect on solution of criminalising and eliminating opposition’
Uganda’s government spokesperson, Chris Baryomunsi, said last week his country does not carry out abductions, and that arrests abroad were done in collaboration with host countries, but did not comment on the specific case.
Experts: Sticking points in push to address global plastic crisis may not be resolved at South Korea meet
Led by Norway and Rwanda, 66 countries plus the European Union say they want to address the total amount of plastic on Earth by controlling design, production, consumption and where plastic ends up.
HRW report says Mozambican police, army killed 10 children during election protests
The leftist party, known as Frelimo, has often been accused of rigging elections to remain in power. There were violent protests after last year’s local elections, but these demonstrations have been the biggest challenge to Frelimo’s long rule.
South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85 in Paris
South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former white-minority government’s apartheid policy of racial oppression, has died in Paris, his family announced on Sunday. He was 85. Breytenbach was a celebrated wordsmith, a leading voice in literature in Afrikaans – an offshoot of Dutch that...
