Africa
Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets
Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered two leading media outlets closed, saying he does not believe in a free press and that journalists should be guided by government loyalists.
Mossad rehearsed 2018 Iran nuclear archives raid in Africa, former chief Yossi Cohen reveals
The West cannot save Ethiopia by misunderstanding it - opinion
Al Qaeda-linked terrorists claim attack on Niger airport that killed 13
Fighting antisemitism with gin: Kosher spirits project backs Jewish life in Spain
A luxury kosher gin project turns collectible spirits into a funding source for Jewish life and legal support amid rising antisemitism in Spain.
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
The first flight to the Central African Republic is expected to take about 20 people, including two women facing the risk of torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran.
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
The Iranians include two women who face potential torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran, their lawyer, Emily Trostle, said.
Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola, WHO's Tedros says
The outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO.
Dozens kidnapped in northwest Nigeria after bandits invite them to talks
According to police statements, the victims were meeting relatives of a bandit leader in an attempt to broker peace and ease restrictions on movement imposed on the community.
Health Ministry prepares Israel’s hospitals in event of Ebola case amid Central Africa outbreak
The ministry believes that the risk of an Ebola outbreak in Israel remains low, but has started preparations in the event that someone suspected to be infected arrives in the country.
Nigerian forces rescue hundreds of abductees held by Boko Haram
The rescue operation was carried out by a joint task force that includes special forces, who forced JAS fighters to abandon their positions, the military said.
'Many' Iranian, African journalists denied visas to cover FIFA World Cup in US - report
Several teams, including Ivory Coast and Tunisia, require multi-entry visas because they have games scheduled in the United States as well as in Canada or Mexico.
French national gets 20 years in Mali over alleged destabilization plot
Yann Vezilier is expected to serve his sentence in Mali following a conviction handed down late on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Jew-hatred, Israel, and the battle over ethical monotheism - opinion
From ancient persecutions to modern conflicts, antisemitism continues to shape attitudes toward Israel.
