Spain’s foreign minister has vowed to send back all individuals who arrived in Ceuta in late July to their countries of origin. This response follows a sudden influx of approximately 72,000 people into the city, affecting Spain’s relations with its neighbors. Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in northern Africa, borders Morocco and has a population of...
Democracy Dies in Darkness A humanitarian official expressed deep concern: “What we are seeing is shocking and far beyond the threshold of an extremely critical emergency.” This statement underscores the dire situation unfolding in Somalia. Image: A medical worker screens a child for malnutrition at the Bay Regional Hospital in Baidoa, Somalia. (Feisal Omar/Reuters) According...
The conflict in Sudan is escalating, particularly along the central front line. This not only disrupts international peace efforts but also worsens the global humanitarian crisis. Resolving the conflict is crucial for moral, humanitarian, and strategic reasons. It could also reshape perceptions of Trump’s peacemaking history. However, the United States must intensify its actions. The...
Thousands of Moroccans were drawn to the border with Ceuta, Spain, driven by rumors spread through social media suggesting that the border was open. The spread of misinformation led to an unprecedented wave of migration attempts. Social Media’s Role In the Moroccan city of Larache, social media buzz fueled the belief that crossing into Europe...
In Johannesburg, South Africa, over 160,000 illegal immigrants have reportedly left the country amid growing protests from locals demanding their departure. Many South Africans are expressing discontent with the government’s perceived lack of control over borders and the alleged inaction on illegal immigration. A South African organization suggests there could be up to 30 million...
The world is witnessing another human rights crisis unfold in Sudan. A rebel group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), known for its atrocities, has nearly surrounded the city of El Obeid. Approximately 600,000 people there are severely lacking essentials like food, water, and medicine. Recent drone attacks by the RSF have already claimed civilian lives....
Amnesty International has reported that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group involved in a civil conflict with Sudanese armed forces, have been accused of systematically targeting civilians in El Fashir, Darfur. This includes acts against children and ethnic cleansing during their occupation of the city last October. In the report released this week, Amnesty...
The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced more Ebola outbreaks than any other country. Since its discovery in the 1970s, named after a river in the north, the virus has struck 17 times. Currently, the nation grapples with one of its deadliest outbreaks, primarily due to late detection. Declan Walsh, the chief Africa correspondent, is...
Residents of Nanyuki, a town in central Kenya, expressed their outrage on Monday over plans to build a field hospital at Laikipia Air Base. The facility is intended by the U.S. military to treat and quarantine Americans who have been exposed to or infected with Ebola. Protesters clashed with police and resorted to setting fires....
On June 1, 2026, in Nanyuki, Kenya, hundreds of youths protested against the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base. This proposal by the United States has sparked significant controversy. The protests occurred shortly after Kenya’s High Court temporarily halted the construction of the facility. This suspension also affects the arrival...