West Africa, a new hub of global cocaine trafficking – Report
Dozens of cocaine packages piled up, weighing in at four tonnes and valued at $317 million -- the seizure by Liberian police in July was a stark symbol of west Africa's expanding role in the global cocaine trade.
Gaza war rages on 100th day
The Israel-Hamas war reached a grim milestone of 100 days on Sunday, with more civilian deaths in Gaza, and relatives of dozens of hostages still awaiting their freedom.
Torrential rains leave at least 11 dead in Brazil
Torrential rains that turned avenues into rivers killed at least 11 people in Rio de Janeiro, the fire department told AFP Sunday.
Ghana secures debt deal as part of IMF loan
Ghana has reached an agreement with external creditors for a debt restructuring that was key to its $3 billion credit line with the IMF, the government and the lender said.
US, UK interests ‘legitimate targets’ after Yemen strikes – Houthi rebels
The United States and British interests are “legitimate targets” for Yemen’s Houthis after a series of strikes overnight, the Iran-backed rebels said on Friday.
Cape Verde becomes third African country to eliminate malaria
Cape Verde has become the third African nation to be declared malaria free, even as the disease continues to kill hundreds of thousands of people on the continent, the World Health Organization said Friday.
