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South Sudan Army Admits Officers’ Responsibility in Killing of 16 Civilians
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces has acknowledged that several of its officers were responsible for the killing of 16 civilians, including eight children and five women, during an attack last month in Jonglei State. Army spokesperson Lul Ruai Koang confirmed that two officers and several soldiers have been arrested […]
War in Iran Drives Surge in Global Demand for Russian Energy
Edited by: Tendai Zola The Kremlin said on Friday that the ongoing war in Iran has triggered a sharp rise in global demand for Russian oil and gas, as disruptions in Middle Eastern energy supplies reshape international markets. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia remains a reliable supplier of energy resources, whether […]
15 Soldiers Killed in Jihadist Attack on Military Base in Benin
Edited By: Aya Selene At least 15 soldiers were killed on Wednesday when militants affiliated with Al-Qaeda attacked a military base in northern Benin, according to the country’s armed forces. The assault targeted a base in Kofouno, near the border with Niger. The attack was claimed by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), the […]
Israeli Army Chief Promises “More Surprises” in War Against Iran
Edited By: Aya Selene The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Eyal Zamir, announced that Israel is entering a “new phase” of military operations against Iran, warning that further “surprises” are still to come in the ongoing conflict. In a televised statement, Zamir said that the Israeli army had successfully completed the initial […]
China Suspends Diesel and Gasoline Exports Amid Middle East Supply Risks
Edited By: Sekou Kagné China has asked major oil refining companies to suspend exports of diesel and gasoline, according to a report by Bloomberg, as concerns grow over possible energy supply shortages linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East. The disruption of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz—a critical route connecting the […]
NATO Plans to Raise Alert Level After Iranian Missile Attack on Turkey
Edited By: Tendai Zola The North Atlantic Treaty Organization plans to increase the alert level of its ballistic missile defense systems following an Iranian missile attack targeting Turkey, according to a spokesperson at the alliance’s military headquarters in Mons. The measure was taken by the commander of NATO’s air command, who also recommended maintaining the […]
UK Suspends Student Visas for Four Nationalities, Including Cameroon
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The government of the United Kingdom has announced an emergency measure suspending student visas for nationals of four countries, amid growing political pressure over immigration policies. According to the UK Home Office, the suspension applies to students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan. The decision also includes a halt to work […]
U.S. Embassy in Nigeria Cancels Visa Appointments Over Fears of Iran War Protests
Edited By: Africa Eye The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled in Abuja until March 9, citing concerns over possible protests linked to rising tensions surrounding the conflict involving Iran. In a statement published on its website, the embassy warned of a “high likelihood of demonstrations” in the Nigerian capital […]
Iranian Drone Hits Airport Building in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Enclave
Edited By: Aminata Diallo A drone launched from Iran struck a building at an airport in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, an Azerbaijani exclave, on Thursday before exploding, according to Azerbaijani media reports. The Azerbaijani news platform Report News Agency said that two drones crossed into Azerbaijani airspace from Iran, with one hitting Nakhchivan International Airport. No […]
UAE Says One Missile and Six Drones Fell on Its Territory Amid Iranian Attacks
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence announced that its air defense systems detected seven ballistic missiles on Thursday, intercepting six of them, while one missile fell inside the country’s territory. Authorities also reported the detection of 131 drones, of which 125 were intercepted and six fell within the UAE. Since […]
Canada’s Prime Minister Says Military Participation in Iran War Cannot Be Ruled Out
Edited By: Tendai Zola Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Canada cannot rule out the possibility of military involvement in the ongoing war involving Iran, amid escalating tensions with the United States and Israel. Carney made the remarks during a press conference in Canberra, alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, as part of […]
War with Iran Could Cost the U.S. $1 Billion a Day, Reports Say
Edited By: Africa Eye The ongoing war involving the United States and Iran could cost Washington around $1 billion per day, according to early estimates cited by a member of the United States Congress, based on data from the United States Department of Defense. The figures highlight the enormous financial and logistical burden of the […]
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall Enters Race for UN Secretary-General
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has officially announced his candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, becoming one of the leading African contenders to succeed Antonio Guterres when his term ends later this year. The nomination was formally submitted to the UN on March 2, 2026, by Burundi, […]
Iranian Frigate Carrying 180 People Sinks off Sri Lanka
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie An Iranian frigate carrying around 180 people has sunk off the southern coast of Sri Lanka following an explosion reported by some crew members, according to Sri Lankan authorities. The Sri Lanka Navy confirmed Wednesday that several bodies had been recovered in the area where the vessel went down. […]
Doping Scandal Shakes Kenyan Sport as 27 Athletes Suspended
Edited By: Tendai Zola Kenyan sport is facing renewed scrutiny after the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya announced the provisional suspension of 27 local athletes for violations of international anti-doping regulations. The list includes competitors from several disciplines, notably athletics, football, basketball and volleyball, raising concerns about the growing scale of doping-related offenses and their […]