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- 1France 24 investigation examines Trump deportations to Africa●Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy • FRANCE 24
France 24 has published an international investigation into the Trump administration's migrant policy, focusing on deportations of migrants to African countries. The report examines where deported individuals are being sent, the conditions they face, and the agreements behind these removals. The investigation has drawn significant attention as the deportations remain one of the most contested aspects of the administration's immigration agenda.
- 2Deported by Trump to Liberia: 'I didn't know it existed'●'I didn't know Liberia existed' - deported to Africa by Trump
Channel 4 News reports on people deported from the United States to Liberia under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. One deportee says he 'didn't know Liberia existed' before being sent to the West African country, highlighting confusion and distress among those removed to countries with no connection to them. The report is drawing widespread attention to the scale and conditions of these removals.
- 3Greece plans African deportation centre during EU Council presidency●Griechenland will während EU-Ratsvorsitz Abschiebezentrum in Afrika einrichten Im Sommer 2027 übernimmt Griechenland den
Greece has announced plans to establish a European deportation centre in Africa during its EU Council presidency, which begins in summer 2027. The government says preparatory steps have reportedly already been taken. The proposal touches on the EU's long-debated plans for outsourcing asylum procedures and returns to third countries, and is likely to renew controversy over migration policy.
- 4New migrant arrivals reported in Mallorca●A new group of illegal migrants has just arrived in Mallorca, Spain. The Spanish government continues to flood the count
A new group of migrants has reportedly reached the shores of Mallorca, Spain, reigniting criticism of the Spanish government's handling of irregular arrivals. Commentators sympathetic to the report accuse Madrid of allowing continued arrivals from Africa and the Middle East into Spain and Europe. The claim of large-scale arrivals is contested, and official confirmation of the group's size and status was not provided.
- 5OpenEvidence partners with Anthropic and Penn Medicine to expand AI in Africa and Asia●OpenEvidence partners with Anthropic, Penn Medicine to expand physician access to AI across Africa and Asia
Medical AI company OpenEvidence announced a partnership with Anthropic and Penn Medicine to expand physician access to its AI tools across Africa and Asia. The collaboration aims to bring clinical decision-support technology to doctors in regions where access to advanced medical resources is limited. The announcement, reported by Fierce Healthcare, highlights growing efforts to deploy AI in global health, though details on funding and rollout timelines have not been disclosed.
- 6Sudan rejects accusations of backing Ethiopian armed forces●Sudan rejects accusations of supporting Ethiopian armed forces
Sudan has publicly rejected accusations that it is supporting armed forces in Ethiopia, according to reporting by the Agence de Presse Africaine. The denial comes amid ongoing tensions in the Horn of Africa, where relations between Khartoum and Addis Ababa have been strained by border and security disputes. Details about who made the accusations and Sudan's full response remain limited.
- 7Uganda Army Chief Sparks Row With Remarks on Turkey●'Supporting Turkey Is a Crime!': Uganda's Army Chief Escalates Diplomatic War | Firstpost Africa
Uganda's army chief has triggered a diplomatic controversy after declaring that supporting Turkey is a crime, in comments described as an escalation of a diplomatic dispute. The remarks, reported by Firstpost Africa, have drawn wide attention as tensions between Kampala and Ankara simmer, with observers warning the fallout could strain bilateral relations.
- 8DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa's military drone imports●DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa’s military drone imports as US and Iran supply rival sides in Russia-Ukraine war
New reporting shows the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Mali are Africa's leading importers of military drones, reflecting a rapid spread of armed drone technology across the continent's conflicts. The same supply chains connect to the Russia-Ukraine war, where the United States and Iran are arming opposing sides with unmanned aircraft, highlighting how drone exports have become a central tool of modern warfare.
- 9Hexagon Nutrition launches stable vitamin A for African fortification●Hexagon Nutrition launches stable vitamin A formulation for African food fortification
Hexagon Nutrition has introduced a new stable vitamin A formulation designed for food fortification programmes across Africa. The product aims to address vitamin A deficiency, a major public health problem on the continent, by withstanding harsh processing and storage conditions in staple foods such as flour and oil. Industry publication Nutraceutical Business Review reported the launch, highlighting its relevance for fortification suppliers and food manufacturers working in African markets.
- 10Study Finds Trophy Hunting Aids African Habitat Conservation 92% of the Time●‘Trophy’ Hunting Boosts Habitat Conservation in Africa 92 Percent of the Time, Study Shows
A new study reviewed under Outdoor Life reports that trophy hunting operations in Africa support habitat conservation in 92 percent of cases examined. The finding adds fuel to a long-running debate between hunting advocates, who argue regulated hunting funds land protection and local communities, and animal welfare groups seeking hunting bans. Critics are expected to question the study's methodology and definition of conservation outcomes.