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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Underwater Drones Take Aim at Russian Oil Ships

In a bold move, Ukraine has reportedly targeted two Russian oil tankers using underwater drones. These tankers are part of Russia's "shadow fleet, " a group of ships that help Russia bypass international sanctions. The attacks happened on Friday and Saturday, causing serious damage to both vessels.

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Sep 16 2025POLITICS

What's Really Happening to Deported Africans?

Ghana says it has sent back 14 African immigrants deported by the U. S. to their home countries. But lawyers for some of these immigrants say that's not true. They claim their clients are still being held in Ghana. This has caused a big disagreement between the Ghanaian government and the lawyers.

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Sep 14 2025POLITICS

U. S. Judge Questions Government's Role in Risky Deportations

A federal judge has raised serious concerns about the U. S. government's recent deportation actions. Judge Tanya Chutkan accused the administration of trying to bypass legal protections for individuals fleeing persecution. This came after a group of African migrants, including those from Gambia and

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Jun 15 2025POLITICS

36 Countries on the Brink of a New Travel Ban

The Trump administration is thinking about making its travel ban even bigger. They might add 36 more countries to the list. This news comes from a memo that was seen by The Washington Post. The memo was sent by the State Department and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It was sent to U. S. d

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Apr 22 2025HEALTH

Nigeria's Hidden Mosquito Menace: The Overlooked Spread of Secondary Vectors

Nigeria is usually in the spotlight for its primary malaria vectors, but there's another side to the story. Secondary mosquito species have been quietly gaining ground. These lesser-known mosquitoes have been flying under the radar, but their role in spreading malaria is becoming more significant. T

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Apr 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's Appointments Face Uncertainty as Embassy Closures Loom

Some high-profile individuals, chosen by President Trump for ambassador roles, might soon be without a place to work. The administration is considering shutting down several embassies and consulates. This move could leave these appointees in a tricky situation. One of these appointees is Some

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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

Student Activist's U. S. Departure: A Stand for Free Speech

A graduate student from Cornell University has decided to leave the United States. This student is Momodou Taal. He is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia. He is leaving the country after his visa was revoked. This happened after he took legal action against the Trump administration.

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Mar 23 2025POLITICS

Student Activist Faces Deportation Threat

A student activist, Momodou Taal, is in a tough spot. He is a Ph. D. student at a well-known university. He is also a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia. Taal has been living in the U. S. with a visa. He has been admitted into the country multiple times without any issues. However, things

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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

Student's Stand Against Trump's Orders Leads to Deportation Fears

Momodou Taal is a PhD student at Cornell University, studying Africana Studies. He is originally from the UK and Gambia, and he is in the US on a student visa. He has been vocal in his support for pro-Palestinian protests, which has landed him in hot water. In 2024, Taal was suspended twice from Co

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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

Student Activist Faces Deportation After Challenging Trump's Orders

A PhD student at Cornell University recently took legal action against the Trump administration. Momodou Taal, a dual citizen of the UK and Gambia, is one of three students suing to stop Trump's orders targeting foreign students accused of "antisemitism. " Taal is pursuing a PhD in Africana Studies

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