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Venezuelans, Cubans, Colombians arrive in African nation under Trump deportation deal

August 20, 2026

Venezuelans, Cubans, Colombians arrive in African nation under Trump deportation deal

Deportees from Venezuela, Cuba and Colombia arrived in Liberia as the West African nation agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals from the U.S. over the next year.

5 Americans killed in helicopter crash in Kenya, including Telemundo executive

August 19, 2026

5 Americans killed in helicopter crash in Kenya, including Telemundo executive

Five Americans, including Telemundo executive José Suárez, were killed when a charter helicopter carrying seven people crashed in a mountainous region of northern Kenya.

Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from US within a year

August 18, 2026

Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from US within a year

Liberia agreed to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. over the next year, with the first group of 20 expected to arrive on Thursday.

Spanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn't doing enough to prevent another migrant rush

August 18, 2026

Spanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn't doing enough to prevent another migrant rush

Ceuta residents say they feel scared after 70,000 migrants flooded Spain's North African enclave, as border security concerns grow amid Morocco tensions.

American missionary Kevin Rideout released after more than 9 months in captivity in Niger

August 16, 2026

American missionary Kevin Rideout released after more than 9 months in captivity in Niger

Kevin Rideout was held captive for nine months after being kidnapped just 150 feet from Niger's presidential palace in the capital city of Niamey.

Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush

August 15, 2026

Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush

Spain's African enclave Ceuta sees soldiers patrolling streets, and Morocco says it arrested those inciting a second mass border crossing on Saturday.

Iran-backed Houthi threat in Red Sea could lead to major US policy shift, analysts say

August 12, 2026

Iran-backed Houthi threat in Red Sea could lead to major US policy shift, analysts say

Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping may push the U.S. to forge closer ties with Somaliland, analysts say, as concerns grow over Djibouti's reliability and China's expanding presence.

Massive fire rips through key Libya oil refinery after drone strike hits fuel tank

August 11, 2026

Massive fire rips through key Libya oil refinery after drone strike hits fuel tank

A fire rips through one of Libya’s key oil refineries after a drone strike hits a gasoline tank holding nearly 1.2 million gallons of fuel.

Nigeria's largest rescue operation frees 308 hostages held by militants in Kwara State

August 8, 2026

Nigeria's largest rescue operation frees 308 hostages held by militants in Kwara State

Victims of a six-month jihadi kidnapping in Nigeria's Kwara State describe starvation, forced births and the burying of fellow captives in a forest hideout.

At least 72 dead amid mass migrant rush to storm Spanish enclave of Ceuta sparking border crisis

August 2, 2026

At least 72 dead amid mass migrant rush to storm Spanish enclave of Ceuta sparking border crisis

At least 72 migrants are dead as Spain searches for more victims and a deadly border crossing sparks renewed political tensions across Europe.