The European Parliament has approved a controversial overhaul of migration rules, endorsing plans to establish offshore detention centres and impose stricter penalties on irregular migrants. In a vote held on Thursday, lawmakers backed the proposed EU Return Regulation by 389 votes to 206, setting the stage for negotiations with EU…
Hundreds of spectators gathered in Mogadishu this week to witness a women’s football match an event that, until recently, would have been nearly impossible in the conflict-affected and socially conservative country. The match featured Ilays women’s team, who defeated Nasiib 5–0, in a lively atmosphere that reflected a gradual shift…
An increasing number of African countries are reporting the deaths of their citizens who were allegedly deceived into joining Russia’s war in Ukraine, raising concerns about exploitation and human trafficking linked to foreign recruitment networks. Zimbabwe Confirms Deaths of Recruited Nationals The government of Zimbabwe announced that at least 15…
Journalists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing increasing threats as armed conflict intensifies in the country’s eastern region, according to Reporters Without Borders. The media watchdog warns that the DRC is rapidly becoming one of the most dangerous environments for journalists in Africa’s Great Lakes region. Caught…
A major new immersive exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Cleopatra, Egypt’s last pharaoh, has opened in London, combining cutting-edge virtual reality with rare historical artefacts to reimagine one of history’s most enigmatic figures. Titled Cleopatra: The Experience, the exhibition debuted on March 26 at ExCeL London, where it…