Cocaine Seized Concealed in Ceramic Bananas in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic authorities seized 32.64 kilograms of cocaine hidden in 303 ceramic bananas at the Port of Manzanillo. This discovery,...
Day: February 20, 2025
Evo Morales Announces Presidential Bid Amid Disqualification
Evo Morales, Bolivia's ex-president, has officially announced his candidacy for the presidential elections in August, despite being disqualified from running...
Senegal Workshop Enhances One Health Collaboration in West Africa
The Senegal workshop from July 22-26, 2024, convened stakeholders from One Health platforms in West Africa to enhance health security....
Souleymane Cissé, Influential Malian Director, Dies at 84
Souleymane Cissé, the esteemed Malian director known for winning the Cannes Jury Prize for "Yeelen," has died at 84. He...
Madagascar Faces Rising Death Toll and Displacement from Heavy Rains
Heavy rains in Madagascar since February 14 have resulted in 11 fatalities, affecting more than 16,000 people. Key regions impacted...
Italian Ambassador Marco Ricci Presents Credentials in São Tomé and Príncipe
Ambassador Marco Ricci has presented his credentials to President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe, signaling the start...
M23 Rebels Take Control of Bukavu, Escalating Conflict in DRC
M23 rebels have rapidly advanced into Bukavu, DRC, signaling a significant territorial gain since capturing Goma. The DRC government confirmed...
Souleymane Cissé, Pioneering Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
Souleymane Cissé, celebrated Malian filmmaker and the first Black African to win the Jury Prize at Cannes, died at 84...
60 Peul Herdsmen Massacred in Central African Republic Violence
Between February 14 and 19, 60 Peul herdsmen were killed in organized attacks by the anti-Balaka militia in the Central...
UNHCR’s Ongoing Support for Refugees in Cuba Amidst Disasters and Legal Challenges
UNHCR assists 197 refugees and asylum-seekers from 16 countries in Cuba, with 40% lacking legal status. Recent hurricanes and earthquakes...
