Burkina Faso's authorities secretly held and abused a prominent investigative journalist and dozens of others in a makeshift detention facility in the capital, an international advocacy group said Wednesday, in the latest crackdown on political dissent in the West African nation.
According to several ANE employees, IT specialists at the institution’s data processing centre are refusing to release the results of the second round of municipal, regional and parliamentary elections held on April 26.
According to several ANE employees, IT specialists at the institution’s data processing centre are refusing to release the results of the second round of municipal, regional and parliamentary elections held on April 26.
Cape Verde says it's getting ready to offer further medical assistance to the Dutch cruise ship moored off its coast as it battles a suspected outbreak of hantavirus. The Canary Islands on Wednesday rejected a Spanish proposal to allow the boat to dock there, citing public health concerns.
In the Central African Republic's Haute-Kotto prefecture, the NGO Esperance supporting former child soldiers by providing them with vocational training.
Cape Verde has set up an isolation area and a multidisciplinary team in case passengers or crew of the Hondius cruise ship need assistance, following three deaths on board associated with acute respiratory syndrome, the government announced.
Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City.
The legislation criminalises actions deemed to promote “the interests of a foreigner against those of Uganda” and labels individuals or groups receiving foreign funding as “agents of foreigners.” Those convicted under the law could face prison sentences of up to 20 years.
Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.
A ceasefire between Iran and the United States seemed to be holding on Tuesday in spite of missile and drone attacks against vessels and an emirati port on Monday
Passengers have been isolating in their cabins as health officials coordinate next steps. Emergency evacuations are being arranged for critically ill individuals, while the ship is expected to sail to Spain’s Canary Islands once conditions allow.
Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.
A ceasefire between Iran and the United States seemed to be holding on Tuesday in spite of missile and drone attacks against vessels and an emirati port on Monday
In the Central African Republic's Haute-Kotto prefecture, the NGO Esperance supporting former child soldiers by providing them with vocational training.