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.
Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public meetings in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday.
Russia shows video of drone it says Ukraine fired at Putin residence
But Russia has called it a “terrorist attack” and a “personal attack” against Putin, saying it will toughen its negotiation stance in Ukraine war talks.
Mali, Burkina say restricting entry for US nationals in reciprocal move
It voiced its “regret” that the United States had made “such an important decision without the slightest prior consultation”.
Trump issues vetoes for first time in his second term
US President Donald Trump scrapped two bills this week, exercising his veto power for the first time during his second term to reject a water pipeline and the expansion of a Native American reservation.
Junta chief Doumboya elected Guinea president
Doumbouya, 41, faced eight rivals for the presidency but the main opposition leaders were barred from running and had urged a boycott of the vote held over the weekend.
