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24 Dec 2025 12:12:34 GMT9
The deal came after nearly a fortnight of discussions between Yemeni officials from both sides in Muscat
MUSCAT: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels and its internationally-recognized government have agreed to a prisoner swap that includes nearly 3,000 people in total, officials from both sides said Tuesday.

The deal came after nearly a fortnight of discussions between Yemeni officials from both sides in Muscat, the capital of neighboring Oman, a key mediator in the conflict that has lasted for over a decade.

Majed Fadhail, a member of the government delegation for the prisoner swap talks, said they had agreed with the Houthis on a new exchange that would see “thousands” of war prisoners released.

Abdulqader Al-Mortada, an official with the Houthi delegation, said in a statement on X that “we signed an agreement today with the other party to implement a large-scale prisoner exchange deal involving 1,700 of our prisoners in exchange for 1,200 of theirs, including seven Saudis and 23 Sudanese.”

United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg in a statement welcomed the agreement as “a positive and meaningful step that will hopefully ease the suffering of detainees and their families across Yemen.”

He added that its “effective implementation will require the continued engagement and cooperation of the parties, coordinated regional support and sustained efforts to build on this progress toward further releases.”

AFP
https://www.arabnews.jp/en/middle-east/article_161186/

Libya’s army chief was killed in a plane crash while returning home from an official visit to Turkey on Tuesday, Libya’s prime minister said.

Lt. Gen. Mohamed Al-Haddad was killed along with four of his companions in a “tragic accident” while on flight home to Tripoli from an official visit to Ankara, Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah said in a statement
With great sadness and sorrow, we have received the news of the death” of Al-Haddad and four of his companions, al-Dbeibah added. The prime minister, who heads a UN-backed Government of National Unity, offered condolences to the families of the victims, calling the loss a tragedy for the nation and the military institution.

Turkish authorities reported earlier that they had lost contact with a Falcon 50 business jet carrying Al-Haddad and others shortly after it departed Ankara Esenboga Airport on Tuesday evening.

Turkish broadcaster CNNTurk reported that the plane had a crew of three, all of whom were French nationals.

Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said an investigation has been launched into the crash, which will look into “all its aspects and with great care.”

Earlier on Tuesday, Turkey’s Armed Forces said Al-Haddad had been formally received in Ankara with a military ceremony as an official guest. He held bilateral talks with Turkish Chief of the General Staff Gen. Selcuk Bayraktaroglu following the ceremony.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/libya-s-army-chief-killed-in-plane-crash-in-turkey/ar-AA1SUXki?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=694be9b2d12f4918aaa345ab9c1b203a&ei=19

esnbrutality:
This is a warning to TINUBU . Trump is on your matter 100%.

God Bless Trump!!!!

madridguy:
Against their paid boys?

A 56-year-old Bulgarian man, Nenko Stanev Gantchev, died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on December 15, 2025, at the North Lake Correctional Facility in Baldwin, Michigan, with suspected natural causes, sparking calls for investigation due to family concerns about medical care and conditions at the private detention center. Gantchev, a Chicago-area business owner, was arrested during a recent immigration enforcement operation, and his death highlights ongoing concerns about inadequate medical attention and inhumane conditions at facilities like North Lake, say advocates and officials.
Key Details
Deceased: Nenko Stanev Gantchev, 56, from Bulgaria.
Date of Death: December 15, 2025.
Location: North Lake Correctional Facility (a private ICE facility) in Baldwin, Michigan.
Suspected Cause: official cause is under investigation.
Circumstances: He was found unresponsive in his cell during routine checks.
Concerns & Reactions
Family & Advocates: Express deep concern, citing a lack of communication from federal officials and serious doubts about the quality of medical care provided at the facility, according to ABC7 Chicago.
Congressional Interest: Representative Rashida Tlaib's office had received complaints about North Lake's conditions (cold temperatures, poor food, lack of medical staff) shortly before Gantchev's death, notes MLive.com.
Facility Issues: The North Lake facility has faced criticism regarding conditions, with advocates calling for a transparent investigation into the death, per CBS News and Detroit Free Press.
ICE Response
ICE confirmed the death, stating they are committed to safe environments, but maintain that comprehensive care is provided, according to the Latin Times and Detroit Free Press.
Nenko Gantchev, a Bulgarian national, dies in ICE prison in Michigan
Dec 18, 2025 — ICE spokespeople contacted by the Free Press referred to a statement posted on the website of ICE that confirmed Gantc...

brain54:
Oga stay on one place and make your point clearly...


Are you referring to the original European migration that displaced the aboriginal or original Indian occupants of what is now America or are you referring to more recent migrants of European descent happening 30 to 40 years recently?


If referring to the former those ones migrated over 200 to 300 years ago and are no more even Europens as you can no longer refer to them as that. They have no place to return to in Europe their home is now the US. Over 300 years ago what do you expect them to return back to?

As for the recent migrants 30 to 40 years now you are referring to I don't understand your 'beef' with them as I'm not aware they have a direct problem with Africans in America or trying to return them to Africa. They took are migrants just like Africans!

Top 10 African countries that have received the least aid from the U.S. in 2025 despite USAID ban
Rank Country US funding disbursment 2025
1. Equatorial Guinea $0
2. Eritrea $0
3. Gabon $0
4. Guinea-Bissau $0
5. Mauritius $0
6. São Tomé and Príncipe $0
7. Seychelles $0
8. Cabo Verde $3,844
9. Comoros $113,788
10. Gambia $409,280

Source : https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/top-10-african-countries-that-have-received-the-least-aid-from-the-us-in-2025-despite/gq1p93s

Leaked draft documents and internal discussions suggest the potential expansion would categorize countries into different tiers of restrictions. One reported draft included a list of 22 countries that would be given a 60-day warning to improve their security and documentation standards or face new restrictions.
Potential Countries for the Expanded Ban
Based on leaked internal memos from June and December 2025, the following countries have been identified as candidates for potential new or expanded immigration restrictions:
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Belarus
Benin
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Chad (already has some restrictions, but might face full ban)
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Equatorial Guinea (already has some restrictions)
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Kyrgyzstan
Liberia
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Nigeria
Pakistan
Russia
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
São Tomé and Príncipe
South Sudan
Vanuatu
Zimbabwe
These lists are based on internal discussions and are subject to change. The Department of Homeland Security is expected to make a formal announcement soon.

EmperorIsaac:
No reparation should be handed to thieves. They will loot and re-stash it abroad.

African leaders meeting in Algiers on Sunday [ November 30 , 2025 ] called for colonial-era crimes to be formally recognized, criminalized and compensated for through an African Union-backed reparations process.

The AU resolution was passed a summit in May, that pushed to define colonisation as a crime against humanity. Current international law does not explicitly outlaw the practice.

Participants stressed the massive economic damage done by colonisation in Africa as European powers plundered the continent’s natural resources, such as gold, diamonds and rubber, leaving communities impoverished. The economic cost of colonialism in Africa is believed to be staggering, with some estimates putting the cost of plunder in the trillions.

Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf said hosting the meeting in his country was symbolic, given Algeria’s experience under French rule. A legal framework, he added, would ensure restitution is seen as “neither a gift nor a favor.”
https://www.africanews.com/2025/12/01/african-leaders-call-for-recognition-and-reparations-of-colonial-era-crimes/