Africa

• Terrorism threat high in Africa and Afghanistan, rising in Europe: UN experts

  The experts said the the Taliban and al-Qaida remain close, and “the high concentration of terrorist groups” in Afghanistan is undermining security in the region.

  World

  Feb 1
  
• Saskatoon bike shop launches second annual Bikes for Africa

  Bikes from one Saskatoon bicycle shop are taking a trip out of province to the African continent.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2023
  
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• Africa seeks more influence, funding to address climate change at summit

  African leaders, environmentalists and young activists at the inaugural African Climate Summit are determined to bring in far more financing and support for the continent.

  Environment

  Sep 4, 2023
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• Gabon coup leader sworn in as interim president to cheering crowds

  In a speech, General Brice Oligui Nguema proposed reforms including a new constitution to be adopted by referendum, new electoral and penal codes, and economic measures.

  World

  Sep 4, 2023
• Niger junta closes airspace as deadline to reinstate ousted president passes

  Niger's mutinous soldiers closed the country's airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack, as the junta defied a deadline to reinstate the ousted president.

  World

  Aug 7, 2023
• Putin pressed by African leaders to revive Black Sea grain deal

  African leaders pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to move ahead with their peace plan to end the Ukraine war and renew a deal on the export of Ukrainian grain.

  World

  Jul 28, 2023
• Putin promises food security for Africa after Black Sea grain deal collapse

  Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was confident that Russia could replace Ukrainian grain exports to Africa, which have stopped since the end of the Black Sea grain deal.

  World

  Jul 27, 2023
• About 15 per cent of guests at Canadian AIDS conference claimed asylum

  Canada issued 1,638 visas for the conference, and the documents show that at least 251 people, or about 15 per cent, claimed asylum after entering Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2023
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• Police in Mississauga, Ont. recover stolen cars headed for Africa

  Peel Regional Police said in a news release Saturday that a search warrant executed on Friday led to the seizure of eight stolen vehicles with an estimated value of $650,000.

  Crime

  Jun 11, 2023
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• ‘This is war’: Cochrane man stranded in Khartoum as explosions, gunfire rage through Sudan’s capital

  Cochrane man stranded in Sudan as fighting rages around his hotel. What started out as a work trip with a clear deadline has turned into a guessing game.

  World

  Apr 17, 2023