Africa

Ceuta Migrant Crossing a 'Violation' of Spain's Territorial Sovereignty, PM Says

Ceuta Migrant Crossing a 'Violation' of Spain's Territorial Sovereignty, PM Says

Spanish authorities said they would try to expel those who had entered illegally as quickly as possible.
Spain, Morocco Try to Halt Rush Into Spanish Enclave After 60,000 Cross and at Least 34 Die

Spain, Morocco Try to Halt Rush Into Spanish Enclave After 60,000 Cross and at Least 34 Die

The number of illegal immigrants is equivalent to 70 percent of the city's regular population.
Appeals Court Allows Trump Admin to Terminate Ethiopia's Protected Status

Appeals Court Allows Trump Admin to Terminate Ethiopia's Protected Status

The case now heads back to the lower court that initially blocked the termination.
Venezuela, Chad Announce Withdrawal From ICC as Chief Prosecutor Is Removed

Venezuela, Chad Announce Withdrawal From ICC as Chief Prosecutor Is Removed

Both Venezuela and Chad have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.
Judge Blocks Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia

Judge Blocks Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia

The stay allows time for the court to consider merits of the case that cannot be appropriately evaluated in haste, the order said.
Project Legacy Gala Celebrates America 250, Highlights International Relations

Project Legacy Gala Celebrates America 250, Highlights International Relations

Project Legacy’s gala, hosted at the Library of Congress in Washington, brought together leaders from both the private and public sectors.
US Restricts Americans in Congo From Returning Home Immediately Over Ebola Outbreak

US Restricts Americans in Congo From Returning Home Immediately Over Ebola Outbreak

"Travelers who have been in the DRC within 21 days of their flight will not be allowed to board flights with U.S. destinations," the website of the U.S. embassy in the country said.
US Warns Americans Against Travel to Congo Due to Ebola

US Warns Americans Against Travel to Congo Due to Ebola

The State Department had in June advised Americans not to go to Congo because of crime, unrest, terrorism, kidnapping risk, and health concerns.
US Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Africa: CDC

US Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Africa: CDC

The person's condition has not been disclosed.
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to New Areas as Deaths Soar Past 600

Ebola Outbreak Spreads to New Areas as Deaths Soar Past 600

The total number of confirmed cases in Congo is now up to 1,759, with 600 having died.
Clinical Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola Treatments Starts

Clinical Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola Treatments Starts

Patients are being enrolled to test potential treatments against the ebolavirus that is behind the ongoing outbreak in Africa.
NYPD Battles Celebrating World Cup Morocco Fans

NYPD Battles Celebrating World Cup Morocco Fans

Moroccans celebrated heavily in New York City yesterday, after a World Cup win against Haiti.
Congo Imposes Restrictions on Travel Abroad After Ebola Case Detected in France

Congo Imposes Restrictions on Travel Abroad After Ebola Case Detected in France

France is not implementing any restrictions.
Construction of US-Backed Ebola Facility in Kenya Halted

Construction of US-Backed Ebola Facility in Kenya Halted

The stop was announced a day after a Kenyan court found a minister had ignored an order to stop the project.
US Expands ISIS Terrorist List After Iran Deal

US Expands ISIS Terrorist List After Iran Deal

ISIS has been operating without a state since Baghouz was captured in 2019 and their underground network has widened to include Africa.
Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Tops 200

Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Tops 200

The outbreak is believed to be wider than the official figures, in part because authorities struggled to identify Ebola cases in the spring.
Taiwan Scholar Blocked From Kenya Conference, Taipei Cites China Pressure Campaign

Taiwan Scholar Blocked From Kenya Conference, Taipei Cites China Pressure Campaign

Taiwan’s foreign minister says organizers of the ‘Our Ocean Conference’ barred Taiwan from attending.
American Medical Missionary Survives Ebola, Returns to US With Family

American Medical Missionary Survives Ebola, Returns to US With Family

The CDC said no Ebola cases linked to the outbreak have been reported in the United States and that the overall risk to the American public remains low.
‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ Dies in Fall While Climbing Volcanic Crater

‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ Dies in Fall While Climbing Volcanic Crater

Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, was climbing the steep walls of the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in the southern province of Dhale.
Africa CDC Holds Weekly Ebola Outbreak Briefing

Africa CDC Holds Weekly Ebola Outbreak Briefing

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention holds its weekly briefing providing updates on the Ebola outbreak response in Congo and Uganda.
Ceuta Migrant Crossing a 'Violation' of Spain's Territorial Sovereignty, PM Says

Ceuta Migrant Crossing a 'Violation' of Spain's Territorial Sovereignty, PM Says

Spanish authorities said they would try to expel those who had entered illegally as quickly as possible.
Spain, Morocco Try to Halt Rush Into Spanish Enclave After 60,000 Cross and at Least 34 Die

Spain, Morocco Try to Halt Rush Into Spanish Enclave After 60,000 Cross and at Least 34 Die

The number of illegal immigrants is equivalent to 70 percent of the city's regular population.
Appeals Court Allows Trump Admin to Terminate Ethiopia's Protected Status

Appeals Court Allows Trump Admin to Terminate Ethiopia's Protected Status

The case now heads back to the lower court that initially blocked the termination.
Venezuela, Chad Announce Withdrawal From ICC as Chief Prosecutor Is Removed

Venezuela, Chad Announce Withdrawal From ICC as Chief Prosecutor Is Removed

Both Venezuela and Chad have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.
Judge Blocks Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia

Judge Blocks Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia

The stay allows time for the court to consider merits of the case that cannot be appropriately evaluated in haste, the order said.
Project Legacy Gala Celebrates America 250, Highlights International Relations

Project Legacy Gala Celebrates America 250, Highlights International Relations

Project Legacy’s gala, hosted at the Library of Congress in Washington, brought together leaders from both the private and public sectors.
US Restricts Americans in Congo From Returning Home Immediately Over Ebola Outbreak

US Restricts Americans in Congo From Returning Home Immediately Over Ebola Outbreak

"Travelers who have been in the DRC within 21 days of their flight will not be allowed to board flights with U.S. destinations," the website of the U.S. embassy in the country said.
US Warns Americans Against Travel to Congo Due to Ebola

US Warns Americans Against Travel to Congo Due to Ebola

The State Department had in June advised Americans not to go to Congo because of crime, unrest, terrorism, kidnapping risk, and health concerns.
US Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Africa: CDC

US Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Africa: CDC

The person's condition has not been disclosed.
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to New Areas as Deaths Soar Past 600

Ebola Outbreak Spreads to New Areas as Deaths Soar Past 600

The total number of confirmed cases in Congo is now up to 1,759, with 600 having died.
Clinical Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola Treatments Starts

Clinical Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola Treatments Starts

Patients are being enrolled to test potential treatments against the ebolavirus that is behind the ongoing outbreak in Africa.
NYPD Battles Celebrating World Cup Morocco Fans

NYPD Battles Celebrating World Cup Morocco Fans

Moroccans celebrated heavily in New York City yesterday, after a World Cup win against Haiti.
Congo Imposes Restrictions on Travel Abroad After Ebola Case Detected in France

Congo Imposes Restrictions on Travel Abroad After Ebola Case Detected in France

France is not implementing any restrictions.
Construction of US-Backed Ebola Facility in Kenya Halted

Construction of US-Backed Ebola Facility in Kenya Halted

The stop was announced a day after a Kenyan court found a minister had ignored an order to stop the project.
US Expands ISIS Terrorist List After Iran Deal

US Expands ISIS Terrorist List After Iran Deal

ISIS has been operating without a state since Baghouz was captured in 2019 and their underground network has widened to include Africa.
Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Tops 200

Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Tops 200

The outbreak is believed to be wider than the official figures, in part because authorities struggled to identify Ebola cases in the spring.
Taiwan Scholar Blocked From Kenya Conference, Taipei Cites China Pressure Campaign

Taiwan Scholar Blocked From Kenya Conference, Taipei Cites China Pressure Campaign

Taiwan’s foreign minister says organizers of the ‘Our Ocean Conference’ barred Taiwan from attending.
American Medical Missionary Survives Ebola, Returns to US With Family

American Medical Missionary Survives Ebola, Returns to US With Family

The CDC said no Ebola cases linked to the outbreak have been reported in the United States and that the overall risk to the American public remains low.
‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ Dies in Fall While Climbing Volcanic Crater

‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ Dies in Fall While Climbing Volcanic Crater

Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, was climbing the steep walls of the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in the southern province of Dhale.
Africa CDC Holds Weekly Ebola Outbreak Briefing

Africa CDC Holds Weekly Ebola Outbreak Briefing

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention holds its weekly briefing providing updates on the Ebola outbreak response in Congo and Uganda.