Witnesses Report Soldiers Firing At Nigerian Protesters
Amnesty International said there's “credible but disturbing evidence” that security forces fired those shots, killing two protesters.
Rwanda says Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame to be freed
Paul Rusesabagina has asserted that his 2020 arrest was in response to his criticism of President Paul Kagame over alleged human rights abuses.
American aid worker freed after years held hostage in Africa
Jeffery Woodke was freed after being held hostage for over six years in West Africa. A French journalist was also released.
Nearly 60 dead as cyclone slams southern Africa
This marks the second time the cyclone, which has been causing destruction in southern Africa since late February, made landfall in mainland Africa.
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US, Canada end loophole that let asylum-seekers cross border
Authorities from both sides have been eager to end the process that allowed immigrants to pursue asylum cases without using official crossings.
FAA calls on airlines to help prevent another travel meltdown
The FAA is changing some practices due to recent runway incursion events, and addressing possible effects of staffing shortages.
Why are some citizens protesting in France?
Hundreds of people were arrested in clashes amid some the biggest protests so far against the raising of France's retirement age.
