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

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