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In a speech to senior officials in the presidential palace Friday (Jul.14), Tunisia’s president doubled down on accusations that criminal networks supported the presence of undocumented migrants in the north African country. His remarks come as local NGOs sounded the alarm over the dire situation of sub-Saharan African migrants expelled from the city of Sfax. “This immigration is a displacement… Read More

 The suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was charged after a month in detention under a court directive Thursday that officials act against the man or let him go, the secret police agency announced. Godwin Emefiele was charged after being investigated for alleged “criminal infractions,” said Peter Afunanya, spokesman for the secret police, the Department of State Services.… Read More

For a week, athletes playing in an international street-style soccer tournament in Sacramento, California can forget their problems and concentrate on competing. They’re taking part in the Homeless World Cup, being held in the U.S. for the first time since the event began twenty years ago. Every player on the pitch has experienced homelessness in the past two years. Pedro… Read More

Hollywood actors were poised to go on strike Thursday, joining writers in the first industry-wide shutdown in 63 years after last-ditch talks failed, with nearly all film and television production likely to grind to a halt. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), which represents 160,000 performers including A-list stars, said negotiations late Wednesday had ended without a deal on their demands… Read More

The Tunisian coastguard said Thursday it had recovered the bodies of 13 migrants after a shipwreck off Sfax, the port where violent clashes erupted last week between migrants and residents. A Tunisian rights group warned about the plight of migrants expelled from the port of Sfax, calling for emergency shelters to be set up to accommodate them. Hundreds of migrants… Read More

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty at a retrial Friday of one count of raping a woman and the attempted rape of another woman. Mendy, 28, broke down in tears as the verdicts were given by the jury foreman following a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court in northwest England. He stood for the verdicts but… Read More

The Senegalese government announced on Friday that the death toll had risen again, to 14 and four injured, following the capsizing of a pirogue on Wednesday in Saint-Louis (north), on the migratory route linking the country to the Spanish archipelago of the Canaries. A previous death toll established on Thursday by Interior Minister Antoine Felix Abdoulaye Diome, during a visit… Read More

After promising starts to the year, the All Blacks and world champion Springboks face a moment of truth in their contest for the Rugby Championship and preparation for the World Cup when they meet Saturday in Auckland. South Africa beat Australia 43-12 and New Zealand defeated Argentina 41-12 in first-round results in the Championship which were almost equal on merit.… Read More

Africa, with its vast coastline spanning 18,950 miles across 54 countries, is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking beaches.  Offering diverse landscapes and a range of activities, these coastal gems cater to romantic getaways, family vacations, and thrilling adventures. Let’s explore ten must-visit beaches in Africa that showcase the continent’s awe-inspiring natural wonders. 1. Anse Source D’Argent, La… Read More

Former South African President Jacob Zuma, deposed in 2018 for corruption and prosecuted in several cases, is currently in Moscow for medical treatment, his spokesperson said on Friday, the day after a court decision reaffirming that he should be in jail. Mr. Zuma, 81, “went to Russia last week for health reasons and he will return to the country when… Read More