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Monitoring Media Narratives Across Africa
Last updated: October 2026
Monitoring Media Narratives Across Africa
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Migrant boat found adrift near Spain's Canary Islands with 5 dead and dozens missing BARCELONA, Spain — A boat carrying West African migrants went adrift in the Atlantic Ocean and left at least five people dead and dozens more feared dead before the vessel was …
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A boat carrying West African migrants went adrift in the Atlantic Ocean and left at least five people dead and dozens more feared dead before the vessel was spotted and assisted, Spanish rescuers said Thursday. Forty-four people were brought to safety …
Nearly half of the world’s wild fish catch will be ground into animal feed for farmed fish if plans to expand aquaculture go ahead, a report has found. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is aiming to increase aquaculture – where fish are farmed …
Abuse Prevention, Liturgy Central to Vatican Courses for New Bishops The program has been a fixture of the Church calendar since 2000, when it was launched by St. John Paul II. The Vatican is hosting its annual formation course for newly appointed bishops from Sept. …
BARCELONA, Spain — At least five people died and dozens more were feared dead after a boat carrying West African migrants ran into trouble in the Atlantic Ocean. Forty-four people were brought to safety in the Canary Islands. Spain’s Maritime Rescue Service said Thursday that …
Dozens are feared dead after a boat carrying migrants that departed Gambia last month was found by authorities drifting off Spain’s Canary Islands late Wednesday. Helena Maleno, the head of the Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras (Walking Borders), said that 83 of the boat’s 127 passengers …
ADDIS ABABA,, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- Sheikh Al Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace and General Coordinator of the African Conference for the Promotion of Peace, affirmed that the United Arab Emirates is a partner in supporting African efforts …
DUBAI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE continues to strengthen its global position in education through the International Student Scholarship Programme, overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Since its launch in 2016, the programme has supported a total of 668 …
UAE scholarship programme supports 668 students from 7 countries, with 338 graduates International students from across the Middle East and Africa have received fully or partially funded opportunities to study at 11 UAE universities - PUBLISHED: Wed 2 Sept 2026, 4:41 PM For students arriving …
The Philadelphia 76ers signed Tacko Fall for the 2026/27 NBA season. The Senegalese center, known for his impressive 2.29 meters tall, will have a new opportunity to return to the world's top basketball league precisely in the squad that will have LeBron James as one …