Spanish police report alleges Morocco orchestrated mass migration into Ceuta

A Spanish police intelligence report alleges that Moroccan security forces helped plan and direct the mass crossing of migrants into Ceuta in late July, Spanish media reported Wednesday.

More than 40,000 Afghan civilians died in conflict from 2009-2021, UN says

 

At least 40,000 civilians died as a result of armed conflict in Afghanistan from January 2009 to August 2021, said a report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). 

Spain extends checks on arrivals from Italy as Rome prolongs Schengen suspension

The Spanish government on Monday decided to extend border controls on arrivals from Italy after Rome prolonged its suspension of Schengen rules following last month’s migration crisis in Ceuta.

Iceland will "respect the results" of the referendum and abandon the idea of ​​negotiations on EU accession

The Icelandic government will "respect the results" of the referendum and abandon the idea of ​​negotiating EU accession.

African Union prepares action plan to prevent conflicts on continent

The African Union has drafted a decision and action plan aimed at strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution across the continent, Burundi’s Foreign Minister and current Chairman of the AU Executive Council Edouard Bizimana said at the AU’s 26th extraordinary session in Luanda, Angola.