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Nigeria: President Tinubu expected in Jos after deadly unrest
Edited By: Africa Eye Nigeria’s central city of Jos is facing a serious security crisis following deadly unrest triggered by a recent armed attack. Violence erupted on Wednesday after an assault on a bar last weekend left around 30 people dead. In the aftermath, angry crowds took to the streets, burning vehicles and causing widespread […]
China urges immediate ceasefire amid rising Middle East tensions
Edited By: Africa Eye China on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, following recent threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to intensify military strikes against Iran in the coming weeks. Speaking at a press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed that military action cannot provide a lasting solution to […]
Why Did Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar Resign Suddenly?
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has resigned from his position in President Bola Tinubu’s government, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, amid reports that he intends to focus on his political ambitions ahead of the country’s 2027 general elections. Several media sources indicated that Tuggar formally submitted […]
Armed Youth Patrol Tehran Streets Under Wartime Security Measures
Edited By: Tendai Zola As Iranian authorities continue to enforce strict security measures following the outbreak of war, groups of armed youths have appeared in the streets of Tehran to assist with maintaining order, prompting fear and unease among residents. Since the first weeks of the conflict, which began after U.S. and Israeli strikes on […]
South Africa: The Harvest Equation That No Longer Balances
By: Anwar El Mourjani As of April 1, 2026, South African farmers are confronting a diesel price increase of more than R7 per litre in a single overnight adjustment, the largest monthly shift recorded in the country. A temporary R3 per litre fuel levy reduction announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana offers limited relief, […]
New Faces Join African Peace and Security Council as Attention Turns to Unresolved Crises
Ediited By: Africa Eye Starting Wednesday, the African Peace and Security Council begins a new term following elections held during the African Union summit in Addis Ababa last February, when half of the council’s members were renewed. Observers expect the new composition to bring fresh momentum to the council’s work, potentially leading to firmer decisions […]
Gold Gains as Weaker Dollar and War De-escalation Hopes Support Market
Edited By: Aya Selene Gold prices moved higher on Wednesday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and growing expectations of a possible easing in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, after President Donald Trump suggested that the conflict could end within two to three weeks. At the time of reporting, spot gold was trading at around […]
Indonesia Demands UN Probe into Death of Its Peacekeepers in Lebanon
Edited By: Tendai Zola Indonesia on Tuesday called on the United Nations to launch an urgent international investigation into the deaths of three Indonesian soldiers serving with the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, amid conflicting accounts over the circumstances and source of the incidents. Speaking during an emergency session of the UN Security Council, […]
18 Migrants Die Off Turkish Coast After Boat Sinks in Aegean Sea
Edited By: Africa Eye Eighteen migrants died on Wednesday after an inflatable boat sank in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Bodrum in southwestern Turkey, according to the Turkish coast guard. In a statement, the coast guard said that 21 irregular migrants were rescued alive during search and rescue operations, while the bodies of […]
Trump to Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship Order
Edited By: Sekou Kagné U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend a U.S. Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday concerning birthright citizenship, becoming the first sitting American president to be present during oral arguments before the country’s highest court. According to the president’s official schedule released by the White House, Trump will make a stop […]
Argentina Labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a Terrorist Organization
Edited By: Tendai Zola Argentina has officially designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, a move announced Wednesday as the conflict involving Iran enters its second month. In a statement from President Javier Milei’s office, the decision was linked to allegations that the IRGC supported Hezbollah in carrying out two major […]
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone Strikes, Causing Casualties on Both Sides
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Mutual drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine have resulted in casualties and damage on both sides, according to officials from the two countries. Ukrainian authorities reported that Russian strikes targeting central and northern regions of the country on Monday left at least two people dead and more than 20 injured. In […]
U.S. Signals Intensified Pressure on Iran as Military Campaign Expands
Edited By: Aminata Diallo U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the coming days would be decisive in the ongoing conflict with Iran, emphasizing that Tehran is aware of the situation, as Washington continues to combine military pressure with diplomatic signaling. Speaking during a press briefing, Hegseth indicated that U.S. air and naval forces […]
Spain Upholds 6.5-Year Sentences for Jihadist Indoctrination Case in Melilla
Edited By: Africa Eye Spain’s National Court has upheld prison sentences of six and a half years for two men convicted of indoctrinating young people into jihadist ideology in the city of Melilla. According to the ruling, the Appeals Chamber confirmed the earlier decision issued in February by the Criminal Chamber, rejecting appeals filed by […]
Iranian Missile Strike Hits Tel Aviv Area, Leaving Several Injured
Edited By: Africa Eye An Iranian missile strike targeting the Tel Aviv area caused material damage and injuries, according to Israeli authorities on Tuesday. Israeli police reported that several locations were affected, with bomb disposal units deployed to secure impacted sites. Emergency medical services confirmed that at least six people were injured in the attack. […]