At least 12 killed in Nigeria mining site attack, group says
ABUJA, Dec 17 – At least 12 people were killed and three others abducted when gunmen attacked a mining site in Atoso village in Nigeria’s restive Plateau state, a local…
Tunisians revive protests in Gabes over pollution from state chemical plant
TUNIS, Dec 17 – Around 2,500 Tunisians marched through the coastal city of Gabes on Wednesday, reviving protests over pollution from a state-owned phosphate complex amid rising anger over perceived…
Germany approves landmark $75b in military purchases
Berlin is ramping up its defence spending to face the threat posed by Russia. Read More
Ireland moves to buy military radar system from France after Zelensky drone incident
Ireland is preparing to host the rotating EU presidency in 2026. Read More
South Africa arrests Kenyans working on US refugee applications
JOHANNESBURG/WASHINGTON, Dec 17 – South Africa on Wednesday said its authorities had arrested and would deport seven Kenyan nationals illegally working on processing refugee applications for the U.S. government. Read…
Venezuelan Nobel winner Machado leaves Norway for unknown destination
Her whereabouts are currently unknown. Read More
Warner Bros Discovery board rejects rival bid from Paramount
Warner Bros’ board said it found Paramount’s offer “inferior” to the merger agreement with Netflix’s. Read More
Cyberattack on French interior ministry’s email servers compromised more than 20 files
PARIS, Dec 17 – A cyberattack that hit the French interior ministry’s email servers last week compromised at least a few dozen files, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Wednesday,…
Supporters of Tunisia’s Saied rally amid deepening political divisions
TUNIS, Dec 17 – Tunisian President Kais Saied’s supporters rallied in the capital on Wednesday calling the opposition “traitors”, following mounting street protests in recent weeks that have highlighted widening…
Brazil Senator Flavio Bolsonaro woos business leaders ahead of presidential run
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, Dec 17 – Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, is meeting this week with business and finance leaders to address skepticism over…