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Reform UK to block visas for Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica over slavery reparations
A row has erupted after Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK, unveiled plans to refuse visas to nationals from countries pursuing compensation for the transatlantic slave trade, drawing…
DR Congo: Uncertainty over the release of FARDC soldiers by M23
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the relocation process for army members released by the AFC/M23 rebel group appears to be at a standstill, according to French radio RFI. On Ma…
Trump backs off Iran strike threat, agrees to two-week ceasefire window
U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the…
Iran stands firm as diplomatic efforts remain indirect
Iran has reiterated its uncompromising position as pressure mounts for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict. A senior Iranian official emphasized that Tehran will not ac…
CARICOM COHSOD chair calls for Innovation, Equity and Financing to Sustain Caribbean HIV Response
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – New HIV infections remain unacceptably high in the Caribbean, with approximately 15,000 new cases each year: one in four among young people aged 15–24. This wa…
Eritrean footballers missing after international match
Seven members of Eritrea national football team have reportedly failed to return home after their side’s recent victory over Eswatini, according to sources familiar with the situat…
Otto Addo names Black Stars squad for Austria and Germany friendlies
A slew of America's biggest tech companies have swung behind Anthropic in its lawsuit against leaders in the Trump Administration. Since Monday, Google, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft…