Niger’s migrant trafficking law repeal raises EU concerns
EU fears that Niger’s repeal of an anti-trafficking law could lead to an increase in irregular migration.
Is Russia replacing West as a defence partner in Africa?
‘It would be naive to think that Russia has a very legitimate concern about Africa,’ political analyst Louis Gitinywa says
Hamas wants to extend humanitarian pause in Gaza
Group aims to secure release of more Palestinians
Malawi under fire for labor exports to Israel amid Gaza strife
Amid heightened tensions in Gaza, Malawi faces international backlash for exporting workers to Israel, stirring controversy on the global stage.
German priest gone missing in Mali freed after year
Hans-Joachim Lohre, a Catholic priest, was kidnapped in November 2022 in the central Malian town of Mopti.
Hamas postpones hostage release, demands assistance for northern Gaza
No immediate response from Israel followed the statement
November’s bizarre news stories from around the globe
Roundup of bizarre global incidents, featuring daring escape from crocodile, human skeleton find, ‘world’s loneliest sheep’
Djibouti: Africans march in solidarity with Palestine
Amidst chants of “Free Palestine” and “End the Occupation,” thousands of Africans gathered in Djibouti to express their unwavering support for the Palestinian people.
Israel’s Gaza war shadows normalization with Morocco
In October, the evacuation of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat for security reasons, reported by Moroccan media, recalled the breakdown in relations in 2000, against the backdrop of the second Intifada.
UN says Gaza is the ‘most dangerous place’ in world to be a child
Based on figures, children account for 40% of deaths in Gaza, says UNICEF executive director
Russia says alarmed over ‘thousands of deaths’ in Gaza Strip
Russian president blames US for escalation in Middle East
Biden welcomes prisoner swap agreement between Israel, Hamas
‘It is important that all aspects of this deal be fully implemented,’ Joe Biden says
Israel and Hamas reach agreement on a prisoner exchange
150 Palestinian inmates will be released in exchange for 50 Israelis
Russia’s ‘Africa Corps’ aims to undermine US influence in re...
Russia’s deployment of military personnel to various African nations under the guise of the ‘Africa Corps’ has raised concerns about its intentions in the region. While the stated purpose of the corps is to provide training and support to African militaries, there is growing suspicion that Russia aims to undermine US influence and establish itself as a dominant power in Africa.
Convicted US child predator faces fresh sex charge in Kenya
A US citizen accused of child sex offenses in Kenya faces an additional charge of child sexual exploitation.
Global public opinion is against Israel amidst attacks on Gaza
As images of destruction and massacre began to emerge from the Gaza Strip, the international public’s attention focused more on Palestinians
African Union calls for ‘stronger efforts’ to end Israel’s Gaza war
African Union criticizes Israel’s Gaza attacks, urging diplomatic resolution to Israel-Palestine conflict. Chair Azali Assoumani condemns disproportionate responses, emphasizing the impact on children and the risk of fostering extremism.
Gaza patients need to move to Egypt, WHO says
Gaza’s patients need transfers
Five countries urge ICC to start war crimes probe in Palestine
Prosecutor Karim Khan confirmed that South Africa, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, and Djibouti had collectively referred the case
Ukrainians fear war fatigue may overshadow their cause amidst Gaza war
Global support for Ukraine’s fundraising waned due to war fatigue during the conflict with Russia but it slowed down when Israel’s Gaza war erupted.
Hamas says it is ready for prolonged conflict with Israel
Leader Ismail Haniyeh calls for enforcing resolutions from emergency Arab-Islamic summit to cease ‘aggression’ and lift blockade on Gaza immediately
Russia starts delivery of free grain to Africa
Dmitry Patrushev announced via Telegram that vessels bound for Burkina Faso and Somalia have already departed from Russian ports
Gaza massacre continues as death toll rises to 11,500
Fatalities include 4,710 children, 3,160 women, government says
Hamas will be hunted ‘in Gaza and around the world’ says Israel
War cabinet minister Benny Gantz threatens military offensive against Lebanese group Hezbollah
