Africa: Press Killings in 2025 Equal Record High of 126 Killed in 2024

Africa: Press Statement of the 1316th Meeting of the PSC On the Emergency Situation in the Republic of Benin, Held On 7 December 2025

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1316th meeting, held on 7 December 2025, considered the emergency situation in the Republic of Benin. Council took note with grave concern and strongly condemned in the strongest possible terms the attempted unconstitutional change of government in the Republic of Benin by…

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Africa: Press Killings in 2025 Equal Record High of 126 Killed in 2024

West Africa: MDC 2025 – Experts Raise Concerns Over Declining Press Freedom, Welfare in Nigeria, West Africa

The concerns were raised during a panel discussion session titled “Independent Media and Resilient Civic Space” at the opening of the four-day Media and Development Conference (MDC 3.0) organised by the CJID Media leaders and civil society actors on Monday warned that Nigeria’s independent media is facing mounting pressure, citing political ownership, weak regulation and…

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5,000-year-old wine press and evidence of religious rituals unearthed during highway construction project in Israel

5,000-year-old wine press and evidence of religious rituals unearthed during highway construction project in Israel

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an ancient religious practice in northern Israel in addition to a wine press dating back roughly 5,000 years — one of the oldest ever uncovered in the country, according to the the Israel Antiquities Authority. The wine press, which is likewise the earliest relic of wine production in Israel, was found…

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Africa: Press Killings in 2025 Equal Record High of 126 Killed in 2024

Africa: Department Press Briefing – June 17, 2025

Travel Ban; Africa Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference, UNICEF Tammy Bruce, Department Spokesperson Washington, D.C. June 17, 2025 MS BRUCE:  Thank you, ma’am. Thank you. Hi, everyone. Hi. Welcome back. Appreciate you being here. Thank you. Everyone set? We’re good? Great. Welcome aboard, everyone. Thank you again for being here. For generations the Middle East has…

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White House holds press briefing

White House holds press briefing

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