Europe

Gambia says migrants expelled from EU are not welcome home

Flag of Gambia BANJUL, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gambia has formally blocked flights returning migrants deported from the European Union,…

Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island – single largest in a day

Hundreds of migrants crammed onto a decrepit fishing boat were rescued off the island of Lampedusa, Italy  ROME, Aug 29…

Italy says it has received most Afghan evacuees in EU

Afghan refugees waiting to be sorted into different residences at Rome Leonardo Da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino, Italy ROME, Aug…

Covid-19: 160,000 protest in France against Covid rules

PARIS, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A total of 160,000 people protested across France on Saturday, the interior ministry said, angered…

Afghans ‘we want peace from the world’ demonstrate in Athens

ATHENS, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hundreds of Afghans marched to the US Embassy in Athens on Saturday, making a plea to…

Covid-19: Police, protesters clash as thousands march against curbs in Berlin

Police confront a protester during a demonstration against coronavirus policies in Berlin on Saturday BERLIN, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police…

Covid-19: African leaders renew calls for vaccine equity at Berlin summit

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor BERLIN, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — African leaders attending a summit in Germany renewed calls for Covid-19…

Hundreds of migrants blocked from crossing into Spain

The over 350 migrants were unsuccessful in trying to cross the fence MADRID, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 350 migrants…

UK, Finland ends civilian evacuation mission in Afghanistan

LONDON, Aug 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — The final evacuation flight purely for civilians under Britain’s Operation Pitting has left the Kabul…

Tanzania expresses disappointment over Denmark’s decision to shut down its embassy

Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Liberata Mulamula DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 29 (NNN-Xinhua) — Tanzania expressed disappointment…