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U.S. Congress launches hearings on Iran war amid growing scrutiny of Trump administration
Edited By: Africa Eye The United States Congress is set to open a series of high-profile hearings this week examining global threats, with particular focus on the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the role of the United States. The hearings, which begin Wednesday in the United States Senate and continue Thursday in the United States […]
African governments move to curb recruitment of their citizens in the Russia-Ukraine war
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Several African governments are taking diplomatic and legal steps to address the recruitment of their citizens to fight in the war between Russia and Ukraine, amid growing concern over the exploitation of young Africans and the broader political implications of the conflict. During a joint press conference in Moscow, Musalia Mudavadi, […]
Trump Says NATO Countries Are Making a “Very Stupid Mistake” Over Hormuz
Edited By: Tendai Zola U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that several members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) were making a “very stupid mistake” by refusing to assist the United States in securing the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway has been effectively closed due to attacks and threats attributed to Iran […]
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Confirms Death of Basij Commander
Edited By: Aya Selene Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed on Tuesday the death of the commander of the Basij, following an earlier announcement by the Israeli Defense Forces that he had been killed in an airstrike amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States. According to a statement published on the IRGC’s […]
Ethiopian Runner Fotyen Tesfaye Records Second-Fastest Marathon Time in History
Edited By: Aya Selene Ethiopian athlete Fotyen Tesfaye delivered a remarkable performance in her marathon debut, winning the Barcelona Marathon on Sunday with a time of 2 hours, 10 minutes and 53 seconds, the second-fastest marathon time ever recorded. The 28-year-old runner finished well ahead of her competitors, with Kenya’s Jepkosgei Kiplimo taking second […]
Deadly Explosions Rock Maiduguri as Suicide Attacks Return to Nigeria
Edited By: Tendai Zola A series of deadly explosions struck the city of Maiduguri on Monday evening, killing at least 23 people and injuring more than 100 others, authorities said, in one of the most violent attacks the northeastern Nigerian city has witnessed in years. Officials confirmed that the blasts were carried out through […]
Middle East Shockwaves: Why Africa Cannot Ignore the Iran–Israel–U.S. Crisis
By: Mamoudou SAMOURA Legal and Strategic Advisor, Director of Scienter Consulting The escalating confrontation in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel and the United States is producing geopolitical shockwaves that extend far beyond the region. For Africa, the conflict is not a distant geopolitical drama but a crisis with tangible implications for security, economic stability […]
China Announces Humanitarian Aid for Iran, Lebanon and Other Middle Eastern Countries
Edited By: Africa Eye China announced on Tuesday that it will provide humanitarian assistance to several countries in the Middle East, including Iran and Lebanon, as the regional conflict enters its third week. Speaking during a press briefing, the spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, stated that Beijing has decided to deliver […]
UN Security Council Renews Afghanistan Mission for Three Months
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The United Nations Security Council voted on Monday to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for only three months, following a request from the United States to reassess the mission’s effectiveness on the ground. The shortened extension contrasts with the proposal initially supported by China, […]
Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri in Northeast Nigeria
Edited By: Africa Eye Several explosions struck the city of Maiduguri on Monday evening, according to local authorities and health officials, raising security concerns in northeastern Nigeria. The blasts occurred in the capital of Borno State, a region that has long faced violence linked to jihadist insurgencies. According to Dauda Iliya, spokesperson for the Borno […]
Iran Reports Damage to Over 50 Cultural Heritage Sites in U.S. and Israeli Strikes
Edited By: Tendai Zola Authorities in Iran say that more than 50 cultural heritage sites have been damaged during two weeks of military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel. According to Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, 56 locations across the country were affected. The sites reportedly include museums, historic government buildings, traditional […]
Madagascar Appoints Financial Intelligence Chief as New Prime Minister
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Madagascar’s transitional leader Michael Randrianirina has appointed the head of the country’s financial intelligence agency, Mamitiana Rajaonarison, as the nation’s new prime minister, only days after dissolving the government. In a statement issued on Sunday, the presidency announced that Rajaonarison—who has led the anti-money-laundering agency SAMIFIN since 2021—will lead a newly […]
India Successfully Navigates the Strait of Hormuz and Suggests Diplomatic Approach to Europe
Edited By: Sekou Kagné India has managed to maintain maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, while proposing diplomacy as the most effective way to restore shipping in the region. Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that direct talks with Iran had proven to […]
Trump Accuses Media of Spreading “Misleading” Information and Fake Images About Iran War
Edited By: Aya Selene U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized major media outlets, accusing them of spreading misleading information and broadcasting fabricated images related to the ongoing war with Iran. In a message posted on his platform Truth Social, Trump claimed that Iran is using artificial intelligence as a new tool for disinformation, allegedly […]
Netanyahu Mocks Online Rumors Claiming He Was Killed
Edited By: Aya Selene Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly dismissed rumors circulating on social media claiming he had been killed, posting a video on Sunday in which he sarcastically addressed the speculation. In the clip, shared on his official account on the platform X, Netanyahu appears seated at a café near Jerusalem while […]