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US ramps up Caribbean presence, Vieques residents recall painful memories
As the US ramps up its presence in the Caribbean on a mission to strike alleged narco-trafficking boats and considers direct attacks on Venezuela, 10…
Four killed in Cameroon as protests intensify ahead of presidential results
There’ve been violent protests in Cameroon, ahead of Monday’s announcement of presidential election results. At least four people have been killed. Security forces have fired…
US strikes spread fear among Caribbean fishermen
At least 37 people have been killed in US attacks on boats suspected of carrying drugs from South America to the US. Most of those…
Venezuela-US tension: Trump says another vessel targeted in the Caribbean
Tension is rising between the US and Venezuela. The latest threats from the US warning of stronger measures against Nicolas Maduro’s government — have sparked…
DR Congo’s ex-President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in absentia
A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has just sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death. Kabila was tried in absentia…
Military-run Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce joint ICC withdrawal
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger say they are withdrawing from the International Criminal Court. The three West African countries accused the ICC of being an…
Togo protests erupt over president’s extended rule
Police in the West African nation of Togo have used tear gas and batons to break up anti-government protests in the capital, Lome. Demonstrators are…
South Africa floods kill at least 49, extreme weather batters Eastern Cape
At least 49 people have been killed in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province following days of heavy rainfall and severe flooding. The extreme weather –…
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu dies aged 68
Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68. His family says he passed away in South Africa where he had been…
Burkina Faso attack: Al-Qaeda affiliate says 200 soldiers killed in attack on military base
In Burkina Faso, there are reports that 200 soldiers have been killed in attacks by an Al Qaeda affiliate. It happened in the northern province…
