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Recently, reports surfaced regarding a group of individuals currently held in the intriguing, yet small, southern African nation of Eswatini. These detainees hail from diverse corners of the globe, including Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba, and Yemen. Their stories may be as varied as their backgrounds, but they share a common thread of uncertainty. The local authorities have disclosed that these individuals are kept in separate jail facilities as they wait for the processing of their repatriation. According to a report by…

Marginalized and Impoverished IDP Families Find Shelter in Washington Camp In the heart of Northeastern State, where hope often feels just out of reach, numerous families from marginalized communities have started a new chapter of survival in the Washington internal displacement camp. The current year has proven to be a tumultuous one, and the stark reality they face is nothing short of alarming. Urban life has grown increasingly unattainable for them; whether it’s due to exorbitant living costs or the ever-present…

Ethiopia's Diplomatic Struggle for Red Sea Access Amid Tensions CAIRO, Egypt — The political landscape surrounding the strategic Red Sea waterways has taken a significant turn. In an evolving saga reflective of both ancient rivalries and modern geopolitical interests, Ethiopia finds itself on uncertain ground. Recently, Egypt and Eritrea have taken a firm stance, emphasizing that the stewardship of Red Sea security should remain the preserve of coastal states.…

Putin Shrugs Off Western Estrangement at BRICS Gathering, Plays Host to 36 Dignitaries to Boost Worldwide Clout KAZAN, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin made a splashy comeback on the world platform, gathering 36 international figures at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan. His move highlights Russia's undiminished sway, despite global attempts to sideline the nation over the Ukraine conflict. Held from October 22 to 24, 2024, this summit is a strategic gambit by Putin, signaling unity with the broadened BRICS posse…

In a striking turn of events, the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) has made history by clinching a significant win in the recent Austrian parliamentary elections. However, this victory has left the party somewhat in a lurch, balancing precariously under the scrutiny of a prominent adversary: the president, who holds the reins in guiding the search for a workable coalition government. For the first time ever, the Eurosceptic and pro-Russia Freedom Party garnered 29% of the vote, yet this figure falls short of securing a…

In Sudan, the crisis triggered by the October 25 coup is still deadlocked. Violent repression continues and the prospects for negotiations between the Putschists and the civilian opposition are still uncertain. At the same time, the Sudanese economy is being…

Gorée, the historic island off Dakar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, had banned the arrival of non-residents to protect against the coronavirus pandemic. A closure that had stifled the island's economy. This Saturday, October 10, eight boats out of twelve of the Dakar-Gorée line will be restored to the great delight of the people. as reported from Dakar, Camera around their necks, Congolese students stroll through the shady alleys of the island of Gorée. They have been waiting for this…