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.
Ivory Coast President Ouattara, 83, says will seek fourth term
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday he will seek a fourth term in the west African country, as tensions rise over the exclusion of many heavyweight opposition candidates.
Gaza reminiscent of Ethiopia, Biafra famines – UN
“This is unlike anything we have seen in this century,” WFP emergency director Ross Smith told reporters in Geneva.
Liver cancer to double worldwide, most of it preventable – Study
It is also the third deadliest of all cancers, with the study predicting it would take 1.37 million lives by the middle of the century.
Iran vows stronger response if attacked again by US, Israel
Iran’s foreign minister warned on Monday that it would respond to the United States and Israel in a “more decisive manner” should they attack Iran again.
Trump warns of ‘real starvation’ in Gaza as aid deliveries pick up
US President Donald Trump warned Monday that the people of Gaza are facing “real starvation”, as aid agencies sought to take advantage of an Israeli “tactical pause” of some military operations to rush in food aid.
