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Nigeria: Dozens of Fulani herders killed in central attack involving local militias
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Dozens of Fulani herders were killed in an attack in central Nigeria on Thursday, according to local sources cited by AFP. The incident reportedly involved a Nigerian militia operating alongside the army, as well as armed individuals coming from neighboring Benin. The attack occurred in Niger State, an area that has […]
Drone strikes Khartoum airport area amid ongoing tensions in Sudan
Edited By: Aminata Diallo A drone targeted an area within the perimeter of Khartoum International Airport on Monday, according to Sudanese authorities, in an incident that caused no casualties or material damage. The Sudanese government, citing a statement from the Ministry of Information relayed by the state news agency SUNA, reported that the attack affected […]
Spain seizes 40 tons of cocaine in major Atlantic anti-trafficking operation
Edited By: Africa Eye Spanish authorities have intercepted a record shipment of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean as part of a large-scale operation targeting international drug trafficking networks. According to Spanish media reports, the Central Operative Unit of the Guardia Civil seized approximately 40 tons of cocaine aboard a cargo vessel off the coast of […]
Trump weighs diplomacy over escalation as Hormuz tensions test U.S. strategy
Edited By: Sekou Kagné U.S. President Donald Trump is currently balancing between military action and diplomacy in responding to escalating tensions with Iran, particularly in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal, Trump appears inclined to avoid launching a new bombing campaign, instead prioritizing a negotiated […]
East Africa: The Expansion of Surveillance Infrastructure.
By : Anwar El Mourjani Several East African governments, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Uganda, have advanced smart city initiatives that incorporate large-scale surveillance systems. Much of this infrastructure has been supplied by Chinese firms such as Huawei and ZTE, often financed through loans from institutions like China Eximbank. These arrangements typically link funding to […]
World Bank urges Morocco to shift toward a more inclusive growth model
Edited By: Aya Selene A recent report by the World Bank presents a comprehensive assessment of Morocco’s economic trajectory, describing the country as a stable and reform-oriented economy that has achieved significant progress over the past two decades. The report, titled “Scaling the Atlas: Growth and Jobs for a Prosperous Morocco,” emphasizes improvements in infrastructure, […]
Global LNG exports fall to two-year low amid Hormuz crisis
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Global exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) dropped in April to their lowest level in nearly two years, as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was severely disrupted by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to data reported by Bloomberg, worldwide LNG shipments fell to around 33 million tonnes last […]
UAE condemns Iranian drone strike on oil tanker in Hormuz
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned what it described as an Iranian “terrorist attack” targeting a national oil tanker operated by ADNOC, after the vessel was struck by two drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported. In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (United […]
Young Americans turn away from Trump amid economic and political discontent
Edited By: Aminata Diallo A growing number of young American voters who once supported Donald Trump are increasingly distancing themselves from him, driven by economic pressures, unmet expectations, and dissatisfaction with his leadership style. According to multiple opinion polls, support among voters aged 18 to 29 has dropped sharply—from around 48% in early 2025 to […]
Iran warns US forces against entering Strait of Hormuz
Edited By: Tendai Zola Iran’s armed forces issued a strong warning on Monday, stating that any American military presence in the Strait of Hormuz would be met with a direct response. The statement comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new operation aimed at escorting ships stranded in Gulf waters. According to […]
Mauritania reports suspected diphtheria cases, authorities reassure public
Edited By: Aya Selene Health authorities in Mauritania have reported suspected cases of diphtheria in the city of Akjoujt, located about 250 kilometers north of Nouakchott, prompting heightened vigilance while stressing that the situation remains under control and no deaths have been recorded. In an official statement, the Ministry of Health sought to reassure the […]
Ukraine targets oil tankers in Russia as both sides launch massive drone attacks
Edited By: Africa Eye Russia and Ukraine exchanged large-scale strikes on Sunday, deploying hundreds of drones and missiles in a renewed escalation of hostilities, while ground fighting continued across several fronts. Ukrainian officials reported that one person was killed and four others injured in a Russian drone attack on the southern city of Kherson. In […]
Iran: Revolutionary Guards say Washington faces only two options
Edited By: Africa Eye Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated on Sunday that the United States is left with limited choices in its standoff with Tehran, warning that Washington must choose between what they described as an “impossible” military operation or a “bad deal” with the Islamic Republic. In a statement broadcast on state television, the intelligence […]
Nigeria summons South Africa’s ambassador over xenophobic violence
Edited By: Aya Selene The Nigerian government has summoned South Africa’s ambassador following a surge in xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, the foreign ministry said on Saturday. South Africa, whose economy is among the most industrialized on the continent, has long attracted African workers, both documented and undocumented. However, with unemployment hovering around 30%, the […]
Trump’s “end of hostilities” letter on Iran sparks legal and political debate in Washington
Edited By: Tendai Zola A formal notification by Donald Trump declaring the “end of hostilities” with Iran has triggered intense debate across political and media circles in the United States, raising questions about the limits of presidential war powers. The letter, sent to Congress, comes at a critical legal juncture as the 60-day deadline set […]