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Tanzania Landslides Kill 20 as Heavy Rains Continue
Edited By: Sekou Kagné At least 20 people have been killed in landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in southern Tanzania, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise as search and rescue operations continue. The disaster struck the Mbeya region, where intense rains and strong winds caused landslides that destroyed homes and buried residents. […]
Fake Strike on USS Abraham Lincoln: AI Video Fuels Disinformation
Edited By: Africa Eye A video circulating on social media and claiming to show an Iranian strike on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has been debunked as fake, following verification by open-source analysts. The footage, widely shared by accounts on various platforms, appears to show a large warship engulfed in flames after a […]
DEFCON Explained: How the US Measures Military Readiness
Edited By: Africa Eye The Defense Readiness Condition system, commonly known as DEFCON, is a core component of the United States’ national security strategy. It defines the level of military alert and preparedness in response to potential threats, whether conventional or nuclear. Developed during the Cold War and officially adopted in 1959 by the Joint […]
Iranian IRGC Naval Intelligence Chief Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strike
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Iranian media have reported the death of Behnam Rezaei, the head of naval intelligence within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), following an Israeli strike in southern Iran. According to these reports, memorial ceremonies were held on Friday for Rezaei, after Israel Defense Forces announced earlier that he had been […]
A Combat-Tested US Fighter Returns to the Forefront of Iran Operations
Edited By: Tendai Zola A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet has re-emerged in ongoing air operations targeting Iran, drawing attention due to both its operational role and its distinctive combat history. The aircraft, identified by the number 402, was recently seen taking off from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford as part […]
U.S. Fires 850 Tomahawk Missiles as Stockpile Concerns Grow
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The United States has launched more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles during the first four weeks of its war with Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post, raising concerns within the Pentagon about the depletion of precision-guided munitions. Officials described the pace of missile use as unusually high, prompting […]
France Denies U.S. Pressure Behind South Africa’s Exclusion from G7 Summit
Edited By: Aminata Diallo France has denied that its decision not to invite South Africa to the upcoming G7 summit was influenced by pressure from the United States, insisting that the choice to invite Kenya instead reflects diplomatic priorities linked to a planned visit by Emmanuel Macron to Nairobi. The summit, scheduled for June in […]
Russia Rejects Claims of Intelligence Support to Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict
Edited By: Aya Selene Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has firmly rejected allegations that Moscow supplied intelligence to Iran, while confirming ongoing military-technical cooperation between the two countries. In an interview with French television, Lavrov dismissed the accusations as unfounded, stating that Russia’s relationship with Iran is governed by a formal military and technical cooperation […]
Pentagon weighs ground operations in Iran as Trump considers troop surge
Edited By: Tendai Zola The Pentagon has reportedly shifted from planning airstrikes to preparing preliminary scenarios for potential ground operations inside Iran, according to sources cited by CNN. The move signals a possible expansion of U.S. military involvement if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail. Officials say multiple scenarios are under review, including limited ground incursions aimed […]
Saudi Crown Prince and Zelensky discuss regional tensions and Ukraine war
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks on Friday in Jeddah with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, focusing on regional and international developments. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the discussions covered the escalation in the Middle East as well as the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. Zelensky confirmed […]
Trump delays strikes on Iran’s energy facilities amid ongoing talks
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is postponing planned strikes on Iranian energy facilities, a move he said responds to a request from Iran, while emphasizing that ongoing talks between the two sides are progressing positively. In a statement posted on his platform Truth Social, Trump said […]
US–Cameroon deal: How Washington pressured Yaoundé to accept deported migrants
Edited By: Africa Eye A report by The New York Times has revealed a covert deportation deal between the United States and Cameroon, in which Washington allegedly used financial leverage and diplomatic concessions to persuade Yaoundé to accept migrants expelled from U.S. territory. According to the report, the agreement involves the relocation of migrants who […]
Madagascar unveils new government with anti-corruption focus
Edited by: Africa Eye Madagascar has announced a new government aimed at tackling corruption, during an official ceremony held at the Iavoloha Palace in Antananarivo. The new cabinet, unveiled in the presence of President Mikael Randrianirina and Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajonarison, includes 30 ministers. Thirteen are new appointees, while 17 retained their previous positions. Key […]
Vance meets UAE’s Al Jaber in Washington to discuss energy security and strategic ties
Edited By: Aya Selene U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance held talks on Thursday with Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber at the White House, focusing on energy security and bilateral cooperation. According to the Emirates News Agency, Al Jaber conveyed greetings from the leadership of the United Arab Emirates and reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening ties with […]
Bangladesh: At least 24 killed after bus plunges into Padma River
Edited By: Aminata Diallo At least 24 people, most of them women and children, have died after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River in central Bangladesh, authorities said. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon in Rajbari, about 100 kilometers from Dhaka, as the bus was attempting to board a ferry. Rescue officials reported that […]