
U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
A military strike targeted a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in one fatality and two survivors.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3 stories

A military strike targeted a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in one fatality and two survivors.

Ghana is hosting a three-day conference in Accra with participants from over 80 countries to discuss reparatory justice following a recent UN resolution that recognizes the trafficking of enslaved Africans as a significant crime against humanity. The event aims to establish actionable commitments for reconciliation and restitution, focusing on creating a global framework for reparatory justice.

Fatima Maada Bio, the first lady of Sierra Leone, has stated that she will not condemn female genital mutilation (FGM) until she has access to reliable data regarding its harms. She expressed her opposition to any form of forced circumcision but emphasized the need for evidence before taking a definitive stance.