Author: Widad Widad wahbi
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 […]
Africa’s Wealth Without Leverage
By: Anwar El Mourjani On the eve of 2026, Africa occupies a paradoxical position in the international system. The continent is increasingly indispensable to the global economy because of its solar potential, its reserves of critical minerals and its demographic weight. At the same time, it remains largely absent from the arenas where the major […]
Iran’s Underground “Missile Cities” Emerging as a Vulnerability for the Revolutionary Guard
Edited By: Aya Selene Iran’s underground missile bases—long considered a cornerstone of the Revolutionary Guard’s strategy to protect its arsenal from enemy strikes—are increasingly being viewed as a potential vulnerability in the ongoing confrontation with the United States and Israel, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Since the start of the […]
Sassou Nguesso and the Politics of Continuity in Congo
By: Anwar El Mourjani In Brazzaville, the political calendar is shaped less by the prospect of alternation than by the continuation of an established leadership. Denis Sassou Nguesso’s latest mandate does not mark the beginning of a new phase so much as the extension of a long political era. The central issue is therefore […]
Iran War Reinforces Kim Jong Un’s Belief in Nuclear Weapons as Regime Protection
Edited By: Africa Eye Recent US and Israeli strikes against Iran could strengthen North Korea’s determination to maintain and expand its nuclear weapons program, reinforcing the leadership’s belief that nuclear deterrence is the most reliable safeguard for regime survival. In an analysis published by Bloomberg, columnist Karishma Vaswani argues that North Korean leader Kim Jong […]
Hardliners Tighten Grip in Iran as Mojtaba Khamenei Becomes Supreme Leader
Edited By: Aya Selene The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader signals the consolidation of power by conservative hardliners, who appear determined to confront the United States and Israel while rejecting calls for a rapid resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The decision comes despite warnings from former U.S. President Donald […]
Madagascar’s Interim President Dissolves Government and Dismisses Prime Minister
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Madagascar’s interim president, Michael Randrianirina, has dissolved the entire government and dismissed the prime minister, according to an official statement released Monday through the government spokesperson. The statement confirmed that the government has ceased its functions and that President Randrianirina will appoint a new prime minister in accordance with the […]
Washington Post Analysis: Russia and China Emerge as Key Beneficiaries of the US War on Iran
Edited By: Sekou Kagné A military historian and columnist, Max Boot, argues in a Washington Post opinion article that the US war against Iran, despite achieving some military objectives, could ultimately reshape global balances in ways that do not benefit the United States. According to Boot, Washington’s campaign aims to weaken Iran’s nuclear program and […]
Lula Calls for Brazil–South Africa Defense Cooperation to Counter Potential “Invasion” Risks
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday urged his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries in response to potential external threats. Speaking during Ramaphosa’s state visit to Brasília, Lula stressed the importance of preparing national defense capabilities to prevent possible foreign aggression. […]
Putin Says Russia Ready to Supply Oil and Gas to Europe Amid Energy Market Tensions
Edited By: Aya Selene Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Russia is ready to supply oil and natural gas to European countries if they signal willingness to resume energy cooperation with Moscow. Speaking during a government meeting dedicated to assessing developments in global energy markets, Putin stated that Russia remains open to establishing a […]
Indonesia protests war on Iran as government reiterates neutrality
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Jakarta to protest the war against Iran, condemning the military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel. The rally was organized by activists from the National Alliance Against Zionism and took place in central Jakarta amid growing regional tensions. Protesters denounced the attacks on […]
Five Key Reasons Behind the Central African President’s Visit to Russia
Edited By: Africa Eye During an official visit to Moscow, the president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, thanked Russia for its security support, saying it had been crucial in enabling the recent elections that returned him to power. During talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, Touadera also asked for Moscow’s […]
Saudi Arabia Warns Iran Will Be the “Biggest Loser” if Escalation Continues
Saudi Arabia Warns Iran Will Be the “Biggest Loser” if Escalation Continues Edited By:Africa Eye Saudi Arabia warned Monday that Iran would ultimately be the “biggest loser” if the current escalation in the region continues. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Iran’s actions toward member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, […]
Kenya Evacuates Tourists as Flood Death Toll Rises
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Authorities in Kenya have evacuated tourists from a major wildlife reserve as severe flooding continues across the country, with the death toll rising to at least 42 people. Tourists and staff were airlifted from camps in the Maasai Mara National Reserve after rising waters threatened several tourist facilities. According to […]
U.S. Defense Secretary Says Iran Will Eventually Have “No Choice but to Surrender”
Edited By: Africa Eye U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Iran will eventually reach a point where it will have “no option but to surrender,” as the war between Iran and the United States and Israel continues. In an interview with CBS News, Hegseth stated that Washington is determined to ensure that Tehran never […]