South of the border

India and China agree to de-escalate border tensions

Troops in the Galwan Valley fought with clubs and sticks because of 1996 agreement between the two countries that prohibited the use of guns and explosives near the border.

Zambia and Congo feud over beer ban disrupts copper exports

Zambia's trade minister plans to meet with officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday to address a dispute that resulted in the weekend closure of their shared border, disrupting exports from the world's second-largest copper

Migrants sew their mouths shut as they begin a hunger strike to demand free transit through Mexico to US border (photos)

In recent years, the number of migrants arriving in Mexico from other South American countries fleeing violence and poverty has increased .

Burundi shuts border with Rwanda amidst strained relations

Burundi's Interior Minister, Martin Niteretse, confirmed the closure of the border following reports of travelers being prevented from entering or leaving Burundi in the northern region of the country.

South Korea military says it is 'fully ready' as North Korea prepares artillery fire over drones

Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) spokesperson Lee Seong-joon stated, "The North can't even confirm the origin of a drone in the Pyongyang sky but is placing blame on the South - all the while keeping a shut mouth on its sending of a drone southward

Don't travel to these 21 Nigerian states - UK issues advisory, strong warning to its citizens

Borno state both north and south of the Damaturu road), and Adamawa states," the UK said.

Man arrives Mecca after trekking from South Africa for three years (Video)

The 2022 Hajj will begin on the evening of Thursday, 7 Jul 2022 and end on Tuesday evening, 12 Jul 2022. Watch the video below: Instagram post.

Tens of thousands of fighters ready to battle Israel - Hezbollah issues warning after confirmation of Trump's win

The Israeli military struck Hezbollah's main bastion of south Beirut after issuing an evacuation warning.

Gunmen kill seven Benin soldiers in attack

Gunmen have killed seven Benin soldiers in an attack in Pendjari National Park in the north of the country, near the border with Burkina Faso, security sources said on Wednesday.

5 African countries that successfully relocated their state capitals

BotswanaIn 1965, Botswana moved its capital from Mafikeng, South Africa, to Gaborone, a small village near the South African border, due to its potential for growth and proximity to the country's South African border.

Russia violates Poland's airspace with cruise missiles in its attack on Ukraine, NATO nation triggers aircraft

"Polish and allied aircraft have been activated, which may result in increased noise levels, especially in the south-eastern part of the country," the Command said on the social media service X.

Syrian Rebels Allegedly Advance on Damascus, Sparking Fears of Regime Collapse

Syrian rebel forces reportedly made significant advances on Saturday, encircling Damascus from the north, east, and south, as reported by The Times of Israel.

Uganda and DRC open their borders to each other for visa-free travel

If that's the case, I've eliminated it," President Museveni remarked last December when he opened the Mpondwe one-stop border station on Uganda's border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The French are training terrorists in Benin Republic - Niger Republic alleges

Some weeks back, Benin blocked China's first oil shipment from Niger over the same border dispute, restricting the export of fuel from its port after Niger refused to open its land border to goods coming from the south.

Access Bank founder, Herbert Wigwe reportedly dies in chopper crash in California

She added that the scene of the crash was determined to be east of Interstate 15, near Halloran Springs Road. The New York Times has confirmed the incident but did not name the passengers.

South Africa partially lifts Mozambique border closure following protests

South Africa, the world's top producer of chrome, an essential material for stainless steel, exports about half of its output through this route.

Benin Republic blocks China's first oil shipment from Niger over border feud

Benin restricted the export of fuel from its port after Niger's junta-led government declined to open its land border to goods coming from the south.