In a surprising turn of events, over 40 monkeys have made an unexpected escape in a small community in the U.S., prompting officials to advise residents to batten down the hatches. The primates, specifically rhesus macaques, were aptly described as "nervous" or "skittish" by local law enforcement in Yemassee, South Carolina. They managed to break free from a research facility run by Alpha Genesis, which is known for its work in primate-based biomedical studies, just a day prior. According to social media updates from the…

Bosaso (AX) - The Northeastern State regional administration has reiterated that Bosaso airport remains secure, welcoming both domestic and international flights, following a brief closure prompted by a Northeastern State Security Force (PSF) warning. On Monday, the Northeastern State Ministry of Aviation confirmed the airport's full operational status, asserting there are no security threats at Bosaso airport. The ministry stated that aircraft, both from within the country and abroad, successfully landed and departed the…

The security situation deteriorated sharply on Friday 18 December in the Central African Republic, nine days before the presidential and legislative elections. Several cities in the western part of the country have been attacked by members of various armed groups, according to the UN. La Minusca has deployed significant reinforcements there, saying it is on "high alert" in other regions, including the…