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Africa is hurting from a global crisis it had no part in starting
Millions of Africans are reeling from the economic impacts of the faraway conflict in the Middle East, which began Feb. 28 with joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The Associated Press reports that for many Africans, the fuel price hike because of the Strait of Hormuz being largely closed off worsens the hardships they already struggle with in some…
Venezuelan migrant held for killing University student
Photo credit: Fox 32 A 25-year-old Venezuelan migrant, Jose Medina, has been ordered to remain in custody for allegedly shooting dead an 18-year-old Loyola University freshman in Chicago. The Times of India reports that the victim, Sheridan Gorman, was killed on March 19 near Tobey Prinz Beach in the Rogers Park neighbourhood. According to prosecutors,…
Africa’s unending migration crisis and a cause for human dignity
Photo credit: the Star Across Africa, individuals migrate in search of employment and stability, seeking readily available opportunities. The Star reports that as these movements occur, migrants travel without documentation or legal protection, which exposes them to dangers, including coercion, abuse, and trafficking. A recent article published by Diplomatic Courier highlights irregular migration as a major human rights concern. However,…
Europeans accuse Russia of supporting Iran
Photo credit; endnews European powers on Thursday accused Russia of helping Iran target US forces jin the Middle East war and said they would raise the issue with US Secretary of StateMarco Rubio at a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in France. The Arab News reports that Rubio is joining the second day of the gathering of ministers…
Toronto outlines mobility plans for World Cup
Photo credit: NOW Toronto With less than three months until the FIFA World Cup comes to Toronto, city officials outlined a traffic management plan with a clear message. If you’re going downtown, leave the car at home. Toronto Today reports that the strategy was billed as a “transit first” approach in managing the flow of…
The children forced to wage war in DRC
Photo credit: Accord The Ituri region, which borders Uganda and South Sudan, is a victim of some of the fiercest fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The region is home to dozens of warring ethnic militias and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), the DRC branch of ISIS. It is heavily involved in – but still affected…
Carney defends record on immigration
Photo credit: National Post Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his government’s record on immigration on Wednesday, following a report from the auditor general this week that showed the international student program lacked proper controls. The National Post reports Carney as saying, “We’re taking back control on immigration,” as he entered a caucus meeting. “You’ve seen…