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South Africa accepts controversial U.S. ambassador amid diplomatic tensions
Edited By: Sekou Kagné South Africa has approved the appointment of Leo Brent Bozell III as the new United States ambassador, despite his reputation for sharply criticizing Pretoria’s policies. The decision comes amid growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The South African foreign ministry said the ambassador’s accreditation ceremony is expected to take place […]
Border incident sparks tensions between Sierra Leone and Guinea after soldiers detained
Edited By: Aya Selene Tensions have emerged between Sierra Leone and Guinea after Sierra Leonean authorities accused Guinean soldiers of crossing the border and detaining members of a joint security unit. In an official statement released Tuesday, Sierra Leone’s government said Guinean troops entered its territory a day earlier and arrested several members of a […]
Russia targets Telegram founder Pavel Durov amid push for tighter platform controls
Edited By: Aya Selene Russian authorities have intensified pressure on Telegram and its founder and CEO Pavel Durov, accusing him of enabling extremist activities inside Russia and cooperating with Western and Ukrainian governments, according to pro-Kremlin media reports cited by the Financial Times. Russian outlets have leveled multiple allegations against Telegram, including claims that the […]
Trump administration sues UCLA over antisemitism allegations tied to campus protests
Edited By: Tendai Zola The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), alleging that the institution allowed discriminatory conduct and fostered a “hostile environment” toward Jewish and Israeli students and staff during pro-Palestinian protests held in 2024. The lawsuit, submitted by the Department of […]
Five dead after stabbing near Seattle as suspect shot by police
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Five people died following a stabbing incident Tuesday near Tacoma, in the state of Washington, close to Seattle, according to local authorities. The suspected attacker was shot and killed by police at the scene. Officials said several witnesses reported around 9:30 a.m. that a man was stabbing individuals outside a […]
Niger: The Capital on the Edge of the Front Line
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani On the night of 29–30 January 2026, Niamey entered a new phase in the country’s security crisis. The coordinated attack on Diori Hamani International Airport and Air Base 101 by the Islamic State’s Sahel Province brought violence directly to the strategic heart of the capital. For years, insecurity had affected […]
Hundreds of Kenyans stranded in Cambodia seek government rescue over trafficking claims
Edited By: Aya Selene More than 600 Kenyan nationals stranded in Cambodia have filed a case before the High Court in Nairobi, urging the government to facilitate their return after what they describe as a human trafficking scheme disguised as overseas employment. According to court documents, the group travelled to Southeast Asia after being promised […]
Iran military helicopter crash kills four after aircraft goes down in market
Edited By: Aminata Diallo A military helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in the city of Dowtcheh, in Iran’s Isfahan province, killing four people, including two pilots, according to Iranian state media. Reports indicated that the helicopter suffered a technical malfunction prior to the crash. Emergency teams were deployed to contain the fire […]
Iran calls Africa a strategic priority, signals broader partnership with Burkina Faso
Edited By: Tendai Zola Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that Africa is a strategic priority in Tehran’s foreign policy, stressing the country’s intention to expand comprehensive cooperation with African nations based on shared interests and a balanced diplomatic approach. His remarks came during a meeting with Burkina Faso’s Defence Minister, Celestin Simpore, where Pezeshkian […]
Former UK minister detained in probe linked to Jeffrey Epstein
Edited By: Sekou Kagné British police on Monday detained former cabinet minister and ambassador Peter Mandelson as part of an investigation into allegations that sensitive information may have been shared with Jeffrey Epstein, the financier convicted of sexually abusing minors. In a statement, police confirmed that officers had arrested “a 72-year-old man on suspicion of […]
U.S. Holds Nuclear Talks with Russia and China After New START Expiry
Edited By: Aya Selene The United States held nuclear talks with Russian and Chinese delegations in Geneva on Monday and Tuesday, following the expiration of the last bilateral nuclear arms reduction treaty between Washington and Moscow, a senior U.S. official said. Speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, the State Department official confirmed that U.S. […]
Mexico deploys thousands of troops after cartel violence following El Mencho’s death
Edited By: Africa Eye Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to reinforce security after a surge of violence triggered by the death of one of the country’s most powerful drug lords, authorities said. Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla announced that an additional 2,500 soldiers were sent to western Mexico on Monday, bringing the total number […]
Viral claim about U.S. aircraft entering Iranian airspace debunked by flight-tracking data
Edited By: Africa Eye Claims circulated on the social media platform X suggesting that a U.S. military cargo aircraft, a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, had entered Iranian airspace in recent hours. The claims were supported by a screenshot of the aircraft’s route taken from the flight-tracking website Flightradar24, with some users noting that the flight […]
Attempted murder case against Bellarmine Mugabe postponed to March 3
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, appeared before a South African court on Monday on charges of attempted murder. The case was postponed until March 3 to allow police to continue their investigation. Mugabe will remain in custody until the next hearing. He is […]
Chad shuts border with Sudan amid security concerns
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Chad’s government announced on Monday the immediate closure of its border with Sudan, citing repeated incursions by armed groups linked to the ongoing conflict across the frontier. In an official statement, Chadian Information Minister Mohamed Kassim Cherif said the decision followed “repeated infiltration operations and violations of Chadian territory carried out […]