US charges Japanese Yakuza leader for selling nuclear materials to Iran
Takeshi Ebisawa is accused of conspiring to transfer uranium and weapons-grade plutonium from Myanmar to Iran
Houthis impose shipping ban, missile attack ignites ship off Yemen
The ban follows a missile attack that ignited a cargo vessel off Yemen’s southern coast
Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s Rafah as Hamas chief’s visits Cairo
The al-Farouk mosque was leveled, along with several houses
Envoy to discuss adjustments on France’s military role in Africa
France’s military presence in Africa is changing. Macron’s envoy discusses a “remodel” with Ivory Coast, potentially leading to troop cuts.
Turkey, Somalia team up to defend coastline, rebuild naval forces
Somalia’s navy receives a major boost through a new defense deal with Turkey, aiming to counter threats like piracy and Ethiopia’s sea access.
EU to Israel: Stop further Gaza war
EU ministers unite in condemning Israel’s potential offensive in Gaza’s Rafah, fearing disastrous consequences.
US demands Rwanda withdraw troops as M23 threatens Goma
US accuses Rwanda of fueling DR Congo conflict by backing M23 rebels, urging both sides to end violence displacing thousands.
Algeria’s Gaza ceasefire call sparks UN tension
Tension rises as the UN Security Council grapples with Algeria’s call for an immediate Gaza ceasefire.
Netanyahu greenlights limits on Palestinians to Al-Aqsa
Controversy surrounding Netanyahu’s decision to limit Palestinian access to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Ramadan.
Netanyahu ends Gaza truce talks, citing ‘delusional’ Hamas demands
Netanyahu asserted that such agreements should be achieved through direct negotiations without preconditions.
177 detained in Russia during Navalny memorial rallies, says rights group
Navalny, a 47-year-old former lawyer, tragically lost consciousness and died on Friday while at the “Polar Wolf” Arctic penal colony
Egyptian authorities deny shelters near Gaza amid Israeli attacks
Egypt’s State Information Service refutes claims, stating no plans for shelters near Gaza amid Israeli aggression.
US to host Kenya’s Ruto in May
Biden welcomes Kenyan President Ruto for a state visit, highlighting 60 years of partnership and boosting East African ties.
Egypt building enclosed area in Sinai for displaced Gazans: report
The camp, intended to receive over 100,000 people, is seen as a response to the potential forced displacement of Palestinians into the Sinai desert
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in penal colony
Navalny, known for his outspoken criticism of President Vladimir Putin and allegations of widespread corruption, rose to fame over a decade ago
US, Somalia ink deal to build five anti-terrorism bases
The US pledges support to Somalia’s fight against al-Shabaab by building five new military bases for the elite Danab Brigade.
International community to gather in France for Sudan relief efforts
France will host a humanitarian conference in Paris on April 15th to address the worsening crisis in Sudan.
African Union urges world for Palestinian statehood
Urgent appeal as AU Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat labels Gaza attacks “war of extermination,” seeks global support.
Climate change, conflict push millions to starvation, warns UN
UN chief warns climate chaos and food crises threaten global peace, urging action to address the interconnected threats.
Israel-Lebanon cross-border attacks kill many, including children
Amid rising tensions, an Israeli soldier falls victim to rocket fire from Lebanon, while Israeli strikes result in civilian and Hezbollah fatalities.
Erdogan’s visit to Egypt marks a ‘new leaf’ in relations
Sisi welcomed Erdogan with enthusiasm at Cairo airport, where they signed several agreements
UN, US call Senegal for peaceful protest and swift elections
International concern heightens over Senegal’s crisis as the UN and US advocate for peaceful resolutions.
S Africa calls UN court to take action against Israel’s Rafah invasion
South Africa presses for stronger ICJ action against Israel’s threatened offensive on Gaza, citing genocide concerns.
Poland rejects Putin’s historical falsehoods from Carlson interview
Putin has long sought to change historical narratives from WWII era to sow discord between Eastern European neighbors, and interview seems to be another step in that direction