Headlines
Kenyan labourers claim they have been mistreated in the Middle East, often by their employers. However, a humanitarian organisation is attempting to rehabilitate and reintegrate them. Hundreds of survivors of forced labour can now get help from a group that offers a safe refuge for those who need it
Afghanistan’s position as the world’s biggest producer of opium is one of the most persistent issues it faces. Afghanistan’s economy and culture are linked with growing, cultivating, and selling the by-products of the indigenous poppy plant
Former Afghan prosecutors say they are now in danger after working at the Bagram prison’s law and justice centre, where thousands of Taliban and other militants were detained
Authorities confirmed northeastern Syria is currently experiencing the worst coronavirus outbreak in the country’s history, with infection rates increasing, death rates climbing, and the region suffering from severe vaccination and oxygen shortages
Overfishing in Senegal has resulted in an environmental crisis that is causing havoc on small-scale fishermen
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is plagued by a failing economy, intra-party fighting, and never-ending corruption allegations.South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is plagued by a failing economy, intra-party fighting, and never-ending corruption allegations. On November 1st, municipal elections will determine whether allegiance to the party that brought apartheid to an end will triumph or whether they will move in favour of a new political order
Colorado is a mountainous state in the United States known for its pleasant climate and popular ski resorts. It’s hardly the kind of spot where an alligator sanctuary would be expected
A labor union in Spain that represents hotel maids, many of whom are migrants, is planning to introduce a new reservation app that, in addition to service and amenities, assesses hotels based on how they treat their employees
International aid organisations are helping millions of Afghans who have been displaced due to the war
COVID is causing more people to fish illegally, Kenyan officials say. According to Kenya’s Maritime Fisheries Research Institute, poaching has tripled since last year, resulting in a daily catch decline from an estimated 600 tonnes to 200 tonnes