More than 1,000 migrants rescued off west Africa in a week, says MSF

Thousands of mostly young people have for years attempted the perilous Atlantic route on overloaded and often dilapidated boats.

Several dead after violence erupts at Ethiopia gold mine site

It was also not clear who carried out Friday's attack, though the area suffers widespread insecurity.

Iran warns US 'economic warfare' could trigger Gulf maritime exclusion zone

Senior security official says Tehran is recalibrating its posture towards US warships and bases amid continuing regional tensions.