Elections in Libya: a new UN plan tested by rivalries
The eastern camp has rejected it, the western one says it supports it and the positions of their foreign sponsors remain far apart: barely...
"I am African and proud of it": in Tunisia, Kaïs Saïed denies any racism...
Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed defended himself on Wednesday March 8 from any racism towards sub-Saharans after the outcry aroused by his inflammatory speech against...
In Georgia, Ruling Party Announces Withdrawal of Controversial "Foreign Agents" Bill
Georgia's ruling party announced on Thursday (March 9) the withdrawal of a controversial bill that has sparked hard-pressed massive protests in the Caucasus country...
Detainee released from Guantanamo and returned to Saudi Arabia
An engineer captured after the attacks of September 11, 2001, but never formally charged, has been released from Guantanamo prison and returned to Saudi...
In Georgia, several thousand demonstrators march against the law on "foreign agents"
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Tbilisi on Wednesday March 8 against a controversial bill targeting the media and NGOs whose adoption at...
In Senegal, journalists worried after a new arrest in the context of the Ousmane...
This March 3, 2023, on the set of "Balance", one of Walf TV's popular shows, Pape Ndiaye speaks on the most sensitive case in...
Train disaster in Greece: more than 50,000 people protest their anger across the country
Anger spreads in Greece. Tens of thousands took to the streets again on Wednesday, March 8. In Athens, at least 40,000 people marched in...
Women demonstrate en masse around the world to defend their violated and threatened rights
Taliban in power in Afghanistan, massive repression of the protest provoked in Iran by the death of Mahsa Amini, questioning of the right to...
Polish mine accident deaths: 12; 11 missing
Two bodies were discovered, indicating that at least six miners died in Saturday's methane gas release and tremor at Borynia Zofiowka mine. Four other...
Russia's war raises cooking oil prices worldwide
However, in April 2019, oil prices were nearly four times more than in 2019. The restaurant increased its prices. Even long-standing customers now look...
Ukraine leader presses for more arms; US officials visit
President Volodymyr Zilenskyy announced that U.S. Secretary Antony Blinken would be visiting the country, along with U.S. Defense secretary Lloyd Austin. This was during...
Putin pulls out of plan to storm the last Ukraine holdout at Mariupol
Putin stated that it would not be possible to storm the facility with its network underground tunnels. According to the Russians, only a few...
Possible mass graves in the vicinity of Mariupol after Russia attacks in East
According to a regional official, Russian forces attacked cities in the Donbas overnight. The attacks also interfered with efforts to evacuate civilians from one...
Tensions about race and religion in France's presidential race
French voters will head to the polls Sunday in a second round vote between incumbent Emmanuel Macron, and Marine Le Pen. This wraps up...
Putin claims victory at Mariupol, but won't storm the steel plant
Instead, he ordered his troops to close off the Azovstal plant so that no fly gets through. Two months of heavy bombardment have reduced Mariupol's...
New Mexico Firefighters are helping with evacuations.
The evacuation orders that were lifted on Friday included approximately 60% of the 4,500 people who had been ordered to evacuate their homes after...
Ukrainian archbishop: Russian victory could put minorities' faiths in peril
This warning came as fighting continued for more than a month following the Russian invasion. The Orthodox, Muslims, and Catholics are at greatest risk, Archbishop...
Kyiv: What's the solution? Russia promises to reduce its presence near the capital
At the conference in Istanbul, the Ukrainian delegation laid out a framework that would allow Ukraine to declare itself neutral, and ensure its security...
Global climate protest by activists, condemning the war in Ukraine
Inspirated by Greta Thunberg (Swedish activist), Fridays for Future called for demonstrations in all directions, including Europe and the United States. Jakarta activists wore red...
Protesters in Jamaica protest against royals' official visit
A few days ago, prominent Jamaican leaders published a letter requesting that Britain apologize for its past colony and pay reparations. They also condemned...
Ukraine claims Russia is forcing civilians to Russia
Some may have been taken to Russia as "hostages" in order to force Kyiv to surrender. Lyudmyla denisova, Ukraine’s ombudsperson said that 402,000 people, 84,000...
Iran's weapons are being hawked in Qatar under severe sanctions
This was an unexpected sight at the conference that also featured American companies and fighter jets. In the corner of the carpeted convention centre, commanders...
Court stops construction of Amazon's new Africa headquarters.
The development would have a negative impact on an area they consider sacred. For years, the First Nations Indigenous groups have worked to stop the...
The U.S. is a little closer to Ukraine — at least for now
WASHINGTON -- Wednesday, Ukraine President Zelenskyy speaks to Congress in an attempt to request more U.S. aid. NBC's Carol E. Lee reports that President...
Russia launches an offensive against Ukraine as the U.S. increases economic pressurev
Russia stepped up its military offensive against Ukraine Friday. It launched air strikes in western Ukraine for the first time, while its ground forces...
The U.S. bans Russian oil: What does this mean for Americans at the pump?
The ban by President Joe Biden on Russian oil came as gas prices rose to an all-time high. This has left Americans wondering how...
U.S. intelligence agencies: Up to 4000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the Ukraine...
U.S. intelligence agencies believe that between 2,000 to 4,000 Russian soldiers were killed during the two-week invasion in Ukraine. This could be more than...
Ukraine evacuates civilians in besieged cities as 2 Million flee Russian attack
Ukraine claimed that Russia targeted civilians, as it began to evacuate residents from Sumy, the besieged city in Sumy, Tuesday. This was the first...
Record high gas prices of $4.17 per gallon
According to AAA (formerly the American Automobile Association), gas prices in the U.S. rose to record levels Tuesday, reaching $4.17 per gallon for unleaded. This...
Biden admin is carefully reviewing legal issues surrounding arms supply to Ukraine
However, officials from Biden's administration said that legal review is not slowing down things. Multiple Congressional officials briefed to NBC News say that there are...
Kuwait's crackdown is followed by a fierce battle for women's rights
Conservatives deemed it an attack on Islam when a Kuwaiti instructor advertised a desert yoga retreat. Clerics and lawmakers railed about the dangers and...
Northern Europe is battered by a third major storm; 14 people are killed
This disrupted travel and prompted hundreds of flood alerts throughout the region, which is still recovering from last week’s hurricane-force winds. On Sunday afternoon, Storm...
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What you need to know about this escalating crisis
Putin's actions, which were made while shelling continued in those regions, could indicate that the Kremlin is planning to send troops and weapons to...
President of Ukraine: "We don't fear anyone"
He spoke in a chaotic day when Russia seemed to be closer to invasion. President Vladimir Putin recognized separatist areas of eastern Ukraine, and...
Burkina Faso Award-winner promises to continue defending rights
The 39-year old is one of the most vocal human rights defenders in the country. He has documented over 1,000 extrajudicial killings by security...
Ethiopia begins partial power generation at the Blue Nile dam
The landmark was achieved Sunday morning by one of the 13 turbines at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam that started power generation. This event...
Canada's Trudeau invokes the emergency powers of Canada to end protests
He also announced plans to strike at their bank accounts as well as their livelihoods. He declared that "these blockades were illegal" and that if...
Swiss voters support public assistance plan for media and newspapers
International internet giants have taken over the advertising market, allowing them to sell advertisements that have long supported daily, weekly, and monthly publications. The government...
Protests continue to grow as protests mount against the blockades at Canada's border with...
The tension at the Ambassador Bridge, linking Detroit and Windsor (Ontario), eased slightly early in the morning when Canadian police persuaded demonstrators of moving...
Locke's death: Cop safety cited in no knock warrant
The search warrants were executed at the apartment complex Feb. 2, and the applications were released on the same day Locke's family renewed their...