The United Nations has launched an emergency appeal seeking $296 million to support relief operations in Venezuela following a devastating earthquake that has killed more than 3,600 people. The appeal was announced on Wednesday as humanitarian needs continue to rise, with thousands of residents left homeless and many others still missing, particularly in the badly affected La Guaira region where rescue efforts…
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau have declared “total control” of the country, heightening political tensions following a disputed presidential election. The announcement comes just days after reports emerged of violence in the capital, Bissau, as President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his challenger, Fernando Dias, both claimed victory. Details about the scope of the military takeover remain…
Angolan President Joao Lourenço has commended security forces for restoring order after violent protests over a fuel price hike left 30 people dead. The unrest, which began as a strike, spiraled into widespread violence across Luanda and other provinces. Shops and warehouses were looted, vehicles attacked, and over 270 people were injured—10 of them from…
