Congo mine collapse leaves over 200 dead!

Photo credit: Thr Independent A landslide last week collapsed several mines at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead, rebel authorities said Saturday. The Korea Herald reports that the collapse took [lace Wednesday at the Kubaya mines, which are controlled by the M23 rebels, Lumumba Kambere Muyosa, the spokesperson…

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Libya deports Nigerian migrants …

Photo credit: infomigrant Libya’s Ministry of Interior has announced the deportation of illegal Nigerian migrants through Mitiga International Airport, as part of the national program to address illegal migration. The Libya Observer reports that the ministry confirmed in a social media post .on Wednesday that the deportation was carried out after completing all legal and humanitarian…

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Refugee claimants to co-pay for some health care!

Photo credit: Toronto Star Starting May 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will introduce co-payment for supplemental  health products and services for  eligible people covered under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), meaning that refugee claimants will have to  pay for some of their health-care coverage. FCJ Refugee Centre reports that the IFHP provides limited and temporary…

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Italian officers to go on trial for migrant shipwreck that killed 94!

Photo credit: the Hill A case that is bound to have far-reaching ramifications on how European countries respond to search and rescue  operations of migrants taking risky voyages on the Central Mediterranean Sea will soon open in Crotone, Italy. The Maritime Executive reports that human rights groups have been critical of government efforts and policies that they contend impede…

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Military activity in Lebanon to address weapons…

Photo credit: Arab News Lebanon is preparing political and military conditions to ensure the success of an upcoming visit by Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal to the United States. consolidate stability at home, and pave the way for a Paris conference in March to support the Lebanese Armed Forces. Asharq Al-Awsat reports that the effort includes coordinated steps,…

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