Europe Changes Tunisia Aid Policy Following Migrant Abuse Revelations
The European Commission is overhauling its funding strategy for Tunisia after a Guardian investigation revealed abuses by the country’s EU-funded security forces, including sexual violence against migrants. According to reports, EU officials are deliberating on human rights-related conditions that Tunis must meet to qualify for payments, amounting to tens of millions of pounds, over the […]
Mozambique’s Opposition Leader Vows to Continue Fight Against Frelimo
Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, has vowed to continue challenging the ruling party, Frelimo, following the disputed 2024 elections. Mondlane accused the party and its presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, of fraud, after Chapo was declared the winner. He then urged his supporters to demonstrate in protest. However, the authorities violently suppressed the demonstrations, leading to […]
Somalia Dismisses Concerns Over Territorial Integrity at Davos
Somalia remains confident in the stability of its territorial integrity, despite reports suggesting the Trump administration may recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Yusuf Hussein, a senior presidential adviser, affirmed Somalia’s strong alliance with the US in economic and security matters, emphasizing no significant policy shifts since […]
Sierra Leone Probes Claims Dutch Drug Lord Found Refuge in the Country
Sierra Leone is investigating reports that Dutch cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers, sentenced in absentia to 24 years in prison for smuggling over seven tons of cocaine, is residing in the country with high-level protection. Leijdekkers, one of Europol’s most-wanted fugitives, has reportedly been in Sierra Leone since early 2023. Verified images have confirmed his presence […]
Madagascan Community Rallies to Rescue Endangered Tortoises
In southern Madagascar, locals and sanctuary staff united to save thousands of critically endangered radiated and spider tortoises swept away by Cyclone Dikeledi’s devastating floods. The Lavavolo Tortoise Centre, home to 12,000 tortoises rescued from wildlife traffickers, suffered unprecedented flooding during the cyclone, leaving the reptiles struggling for survival. However, community members, police, and staff […]
