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Kenya and Haiti sign agreements to revive anti-gang police force plans

March 1, 2024

Kenya and Haiti sign agreements to revive anti-gang police force plans

Kenya and Haiti signed agreements to address gang violence in Haiti by deploying 1,000 Kenyan police officers. Kenya’s President William Ruto was a witness.

UK government's plan to send migrants to Rwanda could cost $630 million, watchdog report says

March 1, 2024

UK government's plan to send migrants to Rwanda could cost $630 million, watchdog report says

The British government's controversial plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda could cost nearly $630 million, according to a report from the National Audit Office.

Dozens of NYC migrants found packed into second illegal makeshift shelter

March 1, 2024

Dozens of NYC migrants found packed into second illegal makeshift shelter

Another building in New York City has been raided for after dozens of migrants men were found living there in cramped and illegal conditions.

Haitian leader heads to Kenya in hopes of reviving anti-gang police force plans

February 29, 2024

Haitian leader heads to Kenya in hopes of reviving anti-gang police force plans

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry arrived in Kenya on Thursday in hopes of salvaging a proposal to deploy 1,000 police officers to the gang-ravaged Caribbean nation.

Prominent opposition leader killed in attack he led against Chad's security agency

February 29, 2024

Prominent opposition leader killed in attack he led against Chad's security agency

Chadian opposition leader Yaya Dillo is now among those confirmed dead following an attack he led against the central African country's national security agency this week.

Ghana's LGBTQ crackdown draws ire of UN, international rights groups

February 29, 2024

Ghana's LGBTQ crackdown draws ire of UN, international rights groups

A bill criminalizing virtually all LGBTQ behavior has passed the Ghanaian parliament, drawing sharp criticism from international organizations and rights groups.

At least 24 dead after migrant boat heading to Europe capsizes off Senegal's northern coast

February 29, 2024

At least 24 dead after migrant boat heading to Europe capsizes off Senegal's northern coast

A boat carrying migrants bound for Europe capsized off Senegal's coast this week, resulting in the death of at least two dozen people and multiple injuries.

Bill criminalizing LGBTQ community advances in Ghana

February 28, 2024

Bill criminalizing LGBTQ community advances in Ghana

The Ghanaian Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill criminalizing the LGBTQ community and its supporters, drawing the ire of activists in the comparatively liberal African nation.

Day after election date set in Chad, opposition group attacks security agency in capital

February 28, 2024

Day after election date set in Chad, opposition group attacks security agency in capital

An attack on Chad's National State Security Agency was carried out by an opposition group headed by the current president's cousin, Yaya Dillo.

ICC awards $56 million in reparations to victims of Ugandan rebel group commander

February 28, 2024

ICC awards $56 million in reparations to victims of Ugandan rebel group commander

The International Criminal Court has granted reparations totaling over $56 million to victims of Dominic Ongwen, a convicted commander in a Ugandan rebel group.