Over 10,457 migrants lost their lives in their attempts to reach Spain by boat from West Africa in 2024, a new report has found. The report published by migrant rights group Walking Borders revealed at least 30 people lost their lives each day while attempting to cross the Atlantic route from West African countries such as Mauritania…
The United States House of Representatives approved on Thursday a bill imposing sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to their prosecutions against Israel. According to the New York Times, this decision is seen as a “direct attack on the Court,” following its intention to indict senior Israeli leaders for war…
The United States has expanded the list of nationalities eligible for visa-free entry under its Visa Waiver Program. The United States has announced plans to expand its visa-free travel regime, aiming to increase tourist flows and welcome a more diverse range of visitors. Obtaining visas is a costly and tedious process for many travellers unless…
Lebanon has elected Joseph Aoun as its new president, ending a political vacuum that lasted for more than two years. Aoun, the former commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, secured 99 votes in the 128-seat parliament during the second round of voting. His election is seen as a significant step towards stabilizing the country and…
The discovery of the nearly 1,500-year-old Bible chapter is a significant archaeological breakthrough. Researchers used ultraviolet (UV) photography to uncover this hidden chapter, which was buried under three layers of text in an ancient manuscript kept at the Vatican. This chapter is believed to be one of the earliest translations of the Gospels and offers…
French President Emmanuel Macron recently accused African leaders of being ungrateful for France’s intervention against Islamist militants in the Sahel region. Macron claimed these countries would still be sovereign nations without French military support. This has sparked backlash from leaders in Chad and Senegal, who have accused Macron of arrogance and a contemptuous attitude towards…
In a controversial and polarizing statement, President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to take sweeping action against transgender rights, promising to halt what he calls “transgender madness” on the first day of his presidency. Speaking at a conservative youth event in Phoenix, Arizona, Trump outlined his plans to sign executive orders that would significantly impact the…
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached by Parliament In a historic and dramatic turn of events, South Korea’s National Assembly has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. The decision, made on December 14, 2024, follows President Yoon’s controversial declaration of martial law earlier this month, which lasted only six hours but caused significant…
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Cameroon is ranked among the six countries where acts of torture persist according to a UN report published on November 24, 2024 in Geneva. Summary executions, arbitrary arrests, and illegal detentions are among the human rights violations denounced by the Committee against Torture. Although a signatory to the Convention against Torture, Cameroon is criticized for…
