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Patterson agonizes over Cuba crisis!
Photo credit: Jamaica gleaner Former Jamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson has ex[ressed his “indescribable” personal torment over the deepening political and humanitarian crisis in Cuba. He says the crisis was made worse by the absence of the bold political courage once shown in the era of Michael Manley. The Gleaner reports that Patterson was among 10…
5 bodies of migrants washed ashore in Tripoli!
Photo credit: Arab News At least five bodies of migrants, including two women, have been washed ashore in Qasar al-Akyyar, a coastal town in the east of Libya’s capital, Tripoli, a police officer told Reuters on Saturday. Hassan Al-Ghawil, head of investigations at the Qasr Al-Akhyar police station, said that according to people in the area,…
Top 10 best-governed countries in Africa…
African countries are showing steady gains in political rights and press freedom, showing stronger democratic openness. However, weak rule of law and corruption control continue to limit overall governance performance across much of the continent. The Business Insider Africa reports that governance usually sounds like a dry policy word politicians throw around at conferences. But…
Alberta Premier announces fall referendum on immigration …
Photo credit: Toronto Star Premier Danielle Smith wants to hold a referendum in October on measures to limit immigration Alberta and changes she believes would give the province more rights under the constitution. CBC News reports that Smith said she wants Alberta to vote on nine questions on Oct. 19. She said the subject of each question…
The plight of migrant Venezuelan families in Panama
Photo credit: The Tico Times For years, Panama was a transit territory within one of North America’s most intense migration routes. The Darien jungle became a human corridor crossed by thousands of stories marked by urgency. Havana Times reports that in 2023, 520,085 people crossed the jungle, according to the Ministry of Public Security. Of…
Appeal launched to support migrants along key African migration corridors!
Photo credit: IOM A new $91 million appeal has been launched to support migrants along key migration routes in Africa. Relief Web reports that the International Organization for Migration (IOM), together with 48 partners, is seeking funding to deliver life-saving assistance to migrants from the Horn of Africa travelling along the Eastern Route to Yemen and…