TRIPOLI— Protesters stormed Libya’s parliament building in the eastern city of Tobruk, demonstrating against deteriorating living conditions and political deadlock, Libyan media reported.Several television channels said that protesters had managed to p…
Day: July 3, 2022
Sudan protesters rally against coup leaders, day after nine killed
KHARTOUM— Sudanese protesters rallied again and security forces fired tear gas at them, a day after a mass demonstration drawing tens of thousands was met with the deadliest violence so far this year.Hundreds of activists massed near the presidential p…
White rhinos return to Mozambique park after 40 years
ZINAVE (Mozambique)— A Mozambican park welcomed its first white rhinos in 40 years after 19 of the threatened animals completed a 1,600-kilometre truck ride from South Africa, conservationists said.The rhinos were reintroduced to Zinave National Park i…
Germany, Nigeria sign accord for return of looted Benin Bronzes
BERLIN— Germany and Nigeria have signed an agreement that paves the way for the return of hundreds of artefacts known as the Benin Bronzes that were looted and removed from Africa more than 120 years ago – an accord that Nigerian officials hope will pr…