Nigeria union of teachers strikes over school kidnappings
Africa

Nigeria union of teachers strikes over school kidnappings

Gunmen kidnap up to 39 children in Oyo State prompting a major strike by the teachers' union.

African electric vehicle firm Spiro raises $215 million
Economy

African electric vehicle firm Spiro raises $215 million

New funding helps Spiro expand its battery-swapping stations and electric vehicle fleet.

US to reduce number of visa processing embassies in Africa
International

US to reduce number of visa processing embassies in Africa

African citizens will face higher travel costs to apply for US visas due to embassy service cuts.

RSF’s Hamdan blames Islamists for Sudan war, backs civilian rule
Sudan

RSF’s Hamdan blames Islamists for Sudan war, backs civilian rule

Lieutenant General Abdul Rahim Hamdan blamed Sudan's war on Islamist groups resisting civilian rule while defending RSF's actions.

Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon after capturing key castle

Netanyahu orders deeper ground operations in south Lebanon after Israel seizes the Beaufort fortress.

Moody’s lowers Mali outlook due to rising security concerns

Moody's has revised Mali's outlook from stable to negative due to increasing risks from a fragile political environment and a deteriorating security situation.

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