Under the guise of hotel internships, russia lures young women from Africa to a drone factory. The workers are subjected to exploitation, working without proper protection and under constant surveillance.
The European Asylum Agency (EUAA) recently released data on asylum trends in the European Union for the first half of 2024.
Niger's military government postponed the start of the school year to October 28 due to heavy rains and flooding. More than 300 people have died and 800,000 have been affected by the worst floods in 30 years in the region.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 150 incidents have occurred that have affected humanitarian aid. Despite this, Ukraine continues to help other countries by sending food.
According to the CDC, 1,200 new cases of mpox were reported in the African Union this week. Since the beginning of the year, the total number of infections has reached 18,737, with 541 deaths.
Armed gunmen have kidnapped at least 20 medical students in Benue State, Nigeria. The incident occurred while the students were traveling to a conference in Enugu State, and police are investigating the case.
Seven Polish citizens have been detained in Nigeria for displaying Russian flags during anti-government protests. The Polish Foreign Ministry is investigating the circumstances of the incident in cooperation with the Nigerian authorities.
In Libya, the attorney general ordered the arrest of the unnamed oil minister for behavior incompatible with his position. Against this backdrop, NOC suspended production at the country's largest field due to force majeure.
In Nigeria, tailors and their sponsors were detained for making Russian flags for anti-government protests. The authorities regarded the use of a foreign flag at the rallies as treason.
russian LNG supplies to France more than doubled in the first half of this year. French companies imported almost 4.4 bcm of russian LNG, making France the largest importer in the EU.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced the creation of 'The Parents Network' programme to support families facing online bullying. The couple plan to highlight the importance of protecting young people online during their visit to Colombia.
An explosion occurs in a cafe in Nigeria, killing at least 16 people. Police suspect the involvement of the Boko Haram terrorist group, which has been fighting the government since 2009.
Turkey ratified the free trade agreement with Ukraine signed in February 2022. This is expected to increase bilateral trade from $7.3 billion to $10 billion in a short period of time.
Ukraine hopes for Turkey's active participation in ensuring food security and navigation safety in the Black Sea. The parties also discussed the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement and strengthening economic cooperation.
Since the launch of the Grain from Ukraine initiative in the fall of 2022, Ukraine has exported 221. 41 thousand tons of agricultural products to 10 countries in Africa and Asia, ensuring food security for 8 million people.
A series of bombings at a wedding, a hospital and a funeral in Borno State, Nigeria, killed at least 18 people and injured 48 others.
Ukraine sends 2,453. 26 tons of sunflower oil as humanitarian aid to African countries and Palestine for the first time as part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative.
Militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram attacked a village in Niger State, Nigeria, killing at least 10 people and kidnapping 160 others, mostly women and children.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to visit Nigeria in May to discuss the future of the Invictus Games for wounded veterans.
Drones attacked the territory of an enterprise located in the city of Elabuga in Tatarstan. The attacked enterprise was engaged in the production of drones.
Kenyan marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach are killed in a car accident in Kenya.
The Ivory Coast national team defeated Nigeria 2-1 to win its third title at the Africa Cup of Nations.
This year's first vessel under the Grain From Ukraine initiative with 25,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat for Nigeria sailed through the Ukrainian Black Sea corridor as humanitarian aid.
