IOM says 25 killed after traffickers capsize boat off Comoros

At least 25 people, including women and children, died when traffickers deliberately capsized their boat off the Indian Ocean nation of Comoros, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Monday. The boat sank late Friday between the Comoros …

Women, children among 24 dead in boat accident off Comoros Islands, says UN agency

At least 24 people died after their boat sank off the coast of Comoros Islands, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday. The UN agency said women, children, and infants were among the victims of the incident. The IOM said the boat …

Children among 24 dead in boat tragedy near Comoros

Women, children among 24 dead in boat tragedy near Comoros Islands

WTO members address TRIPS implementation review, discuss pandemic preparedness

Under Article 71.1 of the TRIPS Agreement, the TRIPS Council is required to conduct a review of the implementation of the Agreement after two years and at periodic intervals thereafter. However, the initial review in 1999 was never completed and no other …

Brazil Invites Arab Countries To G20 Summit

(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – Brazil has invited eight countries to the G20 Summit set to take place on November 18 and 19 in Rio de Janeiro, including the Arab countries Egypt and United Arab Emirates. The guest list also includes …

NHRC panel finds no evidence of forced abortions by Nigerian military

NOW An independent panel set up by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has cleared the Nigerian military of allegations that it carried out forced abortions on women impregnated by Boko Haram terrorists. The panel, chaired by former Supreme Court …

Scorpions identified for crucial Afcon qualifiers  

- Advertisement - The Gambia announced a star-studded team   yesterday for the final round make or break encounters in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Comoros and Tunisia. Coach Johnny McKinstry gave first time call ups to Alassana Jatta of …

Mauritius has won back Chagos – but not all of it. Why the largest island, Diego Garcia, is so important to the UK

Mauritius and the United Kingdom released a joint statement on 3 October 2024 announcing the UK’s agreement to transfer the Chagos archipelago, including the island of Diego Garcia, back to Mauritius. While the agreement recognises the sovereignty of …

Alassana Jatta earns international call-up after fine form for Notts County

Alassana Jatta’s performances for Notts County have caught the attention of The Gambia, who have called up the striker for the upcoming internationals. Jatta, who has yet to receive a cap for his national team, was called up for their Africa Cup of Nations …