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Death toll from landslides in Ethiopia rises to 64 as search continues for missing
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The death toll from landslides and flooding in southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 64 people, while more than 128 others remain missing, according to police authorities in the Southern Ethiopia region. Local officials reported that most victims were found buried under thick layers of mud following the disaster in […]
Could the Iran war disrupt Trump’s planned visit to China?
Edited by: Aya Selene U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit China from March 31 to April 2, marking the first trip by an American president to the country since 2017. However, Beijing has not yet officially confirmed the exact dates, while analysts are questioning whether the visit could be affected by the […]
Series of Powerful Explosions Shake Tehran Amid Ongoing Conflict
Edited By: Africa Eye A series of powerful explosions struck Tehran on Friday, according to journalists from Agence France-Presse (AFP) reporting from Iran, marking the 14th day of the conflict that began after US and Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic. The explosions occurred around 10:00 a.m. local time (06:30 GMT) and were strong […]
United States and Mali Near Intelligence-Sharing Deal on Armed Groups
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The United States is close to reaching an agreement with the Malian government that would allow American drones and fighter aircraft to resume flights over the country to gather intelligence on armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda, according to sources cited by Reuters. The potential arrangement comes after Washington lifted sanctions […]
European Parliament Calls for Immediate Release of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum
Edited By: Africa Eye ( With AFP) The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution calling for the “immediate” release of Niger’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held in Niamey since the military takeover in July 2023. Bazoum, 66, was elected president in 2021 but was removed from power on July 26, […]
Conflicting Reports Over Iran Allowing Indian Oil Tankers Through the Strait of Hormuz
Edited By: Africa Eye Conflicting information has emerged regarding whether Iran will allow Indian-flagged oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route for India’s energy imports. According to a source cited by Reuters on Thursday, Iran had agreed to permit Indian oil tankers to transit the strait, through which roughly […]
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Calls for Continued Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Edited By:Africa Eye Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, called on Thursday for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz in his first message since assuming the position. The statement came after former US President Donald Trump said that concerns over rising oil prices should not outweigh the objective of stopping Iran. Mojtaba […]
Chinese Man Arrested in Kenya with Over 2,000 Live Queen Ants at Nairobi Airport
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Kenyan authorities have arrested a Chinese national at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi after discovering more than 2,000 live queen ants concealed in his luggage. The suspect, identified as Zhang Kequn, was intercepted during a security screening while preparing to board a flight to China. Prosecutors told the court that […]
Iran Says It Struck Marshall Islands–Flagged Vessel in the Gulf
Edited By: Africa Eye Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that it had targeted a vessel flying the flag of the Marshall Islands in the northern Gulf, claiming the ship was linked to the United States. In a statement published on its official website Sepah News, the IRGC identified the vessel as […]
Nigeria and South Africa Armies Pledge to Expand Strategic Security Partnership
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The armies of Nigeria and South Africa have pledged to expand their strategic partnership to address growing security challenges and enhance the professional capabilities of soldiers across the African continent. The commitment was announced during a meeting on Tuesday in Abuja between Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun […]
South Africa Summons New US Ambassador Over “Non-Diplomatic” Remarks
Edited By: Africa Eye South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Wednesday that the newly appointed United States ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell, had been summoned to explain remarks described as “non-diplomatic,” less than a month after taking up his post in Pretoria. Bozell made the comments during his first public appearance since arriving […]
Trump Says Iran Is Approaching “Point of Defeat” in Ongoing Conflict
Edited By: Africa Eye U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran is approaching what he described as a “point of defeat” in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and its allies. Speaking about the situation, Trump stated that Washington is currently in a “very good position” in its military campaign against Iran. He […]
UAE and Russia Discuss Escalating Regional Security Developments
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone conversation on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the escalating security and military developments in the region and their potential impact on regional and international stability. According to the Emirates News Agency, the two leaders […]
Spain Relieves Its Ambassador to Israel of Duties
Edited By: Aya Selene Spain has relieved its ambassador to Israel of his duties, according to a decision published Wednesday in the country’s official gazette. The measure was approved during a meeting of the Spanish Council of Ministers held on Tuesday, the report said. A source at Spain’s Foreign Ministry indicated that the Spanish embassy […]
Sri Lankan Court Orders Transfer of 84 Iranian Sailors’ Bodies to Tehran Embassy
Edited By: Tendai Zola A Sri Lankan court on Wednesday ordered the transfer of the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors to the Iranian embassy in Colombo following their deaths in an attack on their warship off the coast of Sri Lanka last week. Local media reported that the decision comes after the sinking of the […]