Israel reportedly leans towards Gaza ceasefire deal
Ceasefire hope as Israel reportedly agrees to truce framework; US starts relief aid operations amid escalating Gaza conflict.
Senegalese migrants find new route to US via Nicaragua
Senegalese man’s story highlights social media’s role in surging US-Mexico border crossings.
92 Palestinians slain by Israel, Gaza death toll hits 30,320
Over 150 also injured in Israeli attacks in last 24 hours, says Gaza Health Ministry
South Africa condemns Israeli atrocity on Palestinians
South Africa denounces Israeli assault on Gaza aid queue, calling it a breach of international law and demanding urgent UN intervention.
Explosives attack on patrol leaves Mexican soldiers dead
As Mexico gears up for presidential elections, a deadly attack on soldiers underscores the country’s security challenges.
US presses deal before Ramadan in Israel-Palestine conflict
The US urges Israel to allow Muslims to worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during Ramadan, following a proposal to restrict access for Palestinians from the West Bank.
US-based Nigerian reality star goes missing, according to wife
According to Deem’s TikTok livestream, Ilesanmi left their shared residence last Friday without taking any personal belongings
Tensions ease as France back Morocco’s Western Sahara plan
Despite past tensions, France and Morocco work to improve relations, with France reiterating support for Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara.
Ukraine war casualties: 31,000 soldiers confirmed dead
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reveals 31,000 military personnel killed in the war, significantly lower than Russian claims but still a devastating loss.
Israel-Hamas clashes intensify in Gaza amid accelerated truce talks
The likelihood of a truce remains uncertain
US offers clues of helicopter crash including Nigerian banker
New details emerge about the fatal helicopter crash that killed Nigerian bank CEO Herbert Wigwe and five others.
Namibia’s ex-president demands ‘respectable’ reparations
Tensions rise at Namibia’s memorial as pressure mounts on Germany to deliver on its promise of reparations for the colonial-era genocide.
Egypt, Jordan demand Israel de-escalate Gaza conflict
Egyptian President Sisi and Jordanian King Abdullah expressed concerns about the Gaza conflict’s impact on regional stability, urging Israel to de-escalate and facilitate aid access.
Imam denies hate speech, vows legal battle against France
France cracks down on hate speech, deporting an imam. The imam claims innocence, igniting debate over freedom of expression and immigration.
Kenya, Namibia added to money laundering index, UAE delisted
Kenya and Namibia join the FATF’s monitoring list alongside 21 other countries while the UAE celebrates its removal due to progress made in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Zimbabwe accepts Russian wheat as El Nino looms
Free Russian wheat arrives in sanctioned Zimbabwe, offering relief but sparking debate about its motives.
Senegalese man prisoned for manslaughter in Channel crossing
Facing accusations of piloting an overloaded, unsafe boat that led to the deaths of four migrants, a Senegalese man received a 9.5-year jail sentence in the UK.
Poll indicates Trump leading over Biden in 2024 US presidential election
Marquette Law School survey predicts Trump victory in 2024 election with 51%
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.
