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China Announces Sweeping Tariff Exemptions for 53 African Countries
Edited By: Africa Eye China has officially unveiled what it describes as one of the largest tariff exemption packages in recent history, targeting the African continent. Starting May 1, 2026, Beijing will implement zero-tariff treatment on imports from 53 African countries that maintain diplomatic relations with China. The move means that goods from these […]
Reza Pahlavi Pledges to Lead Iran’s “Democratic Transition”
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last shah, declared on Saturday that he is ready to lead a “transitional phase” aimed at establishing a “democratic and secular future” for Iran. He made the remarks during a speech delivered before a large gathering of supporters in Munich, Germany. Addressing a crowd […]
Nigeria Sets February 20, 2027 for Next General Elections
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the timetable for the country’s next general elections, setting February 20, 2027 as the date for presidential and parliamentary polls. Governorship and state assembly elections will follow two weeks later, on March 6, 2027. INEC Chairman Joshua Amobitan made the announcement […]
Turkey Showcases Military Capabilities During NATO Drills in Germany
Edited By: Africa Eye Turkey has highlighted its military capabilities during ongoing NATO exercises in Germany, releasing footage showcasing its land, naval, and air assets as part of the alliance’s “Steadfast Dart 2026” drills. In a statement shared on social media, Turkey’s Ministry of Defense said the Turkish Armed Forces continue to demonstrate their […]
U.S. Justice Department Briefs Congress on Epstein Files as France Launches New Investigation
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a formal letter to members of Congress outlining redactions made to files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while French judicial authorities have announced the creation of a special investigative team to examine the controversial documents. According to Politico, the legally mandated […]
Health Incidents Mar Nigeria’s Argungu Fishing Festival Opening
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Several participants collapsed and were rushed to hospital on Friday during preliminary events at Nigeria’s renowned Argungu Fishing Festival in Kebbi State, casting a shadow over the opening of the historic celebration. The incidents occurred during endurance competitions and traditional sporting activities that form part of the festival’s opening program. Emergency […]
South Africa Deploys Army as Organized Crime Exposes Deep Police Corruption
Edited By: Aya Selene Less than 24 hours after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the army to support the fight against organized crime, police carried out a security operation on Friday in South Africa’s Western Cape province, signaling the start of a broader crackdown. Local police authorities have expressed readiness to work alongside […]
Nigerian Movement Urges U.S. Congress to Remove Its Leader From Religious Freedom Bill
Edited By: Sekou Kagné A prominent Nigerian political movement has called on the United States Congress to remove the name of its leader, former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from a proposed bill alleging violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. In a statement issued Thursday, the Kwankwasiyya Movement rejected the allegations contained in the […]
DRC Accepts Ceasefire Proposal with AFC/M23
Edited By: Aya Selene The presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced that it has accepted a ceasefire proposal put forward by Angola, providing for a halt in hostilities from February 18 between government forces and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 (AFC/M23) rebel group. The initiative follows a high-level meeting in Luanda […]
Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions: Imminent War or Strategic Leverage?
Edited By : Africa Eye Amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran and a faltering diplomatic track, the question of a potential U.S. military strike on Iran has resurfaced. Is the United States heading toward another confrontation in the Middle East, or does the military option remain primarily a tool of pressure? According to Omar […]
Madagascar: Dozens Killed as Cyclone Gezani Devastates East Coast, President Appeals for Aid
Edited By :Tendai Zola At least 36 people have been killed and 374 injured after Cyclone Gezani tore through Madagascar, according to the country’s National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Six people remain missing as rescue and assessment operations continue. The port city of Toamasina on the east coast was the hardest hit, accounting […]
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to Deploy Army to Tackle Organized Crime
Edited By: Africa Eye ( With EFE) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that he will deploy the military to assist police in combating organized crime, gang violence, and illegal mining, describing criminal networks as the most immediate threat to the country’s democracy and economic development. Speaking during his State of the Nation […]
In Syria, ISIS May Have Changed Uniforms — Not Disappeared
Edited By: Tendai Zola For years, the narrative surrounding Syria suggested that the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) had been territorially defeated. Yet recent developments in northern and eastern Syria have revived a contentious argument: that ISIS did not disappear, but rather fragmented, rebranded, and embedded itself within new military structures. In early 2026, forces aligned […]
Netanyahu Says Trump Is Creating Conditions for a “Good Deal” With Iran
Edited By: Africa Eye Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday in Washington that U.S. President Donald Trump is creating the “conditions” that could make it possible to reach a “good deal” with Iran, while expressing what he described as “a certain skepticism.” Speaking before departing the U.S. capital after meeting with Trump, Netanyahu said […]
North Korea Threatens “Terrible Response” Over Alleged South Korean Drone Incursion
Edited By: Sekou Kagné North Korea has warned it will deliver a “terrible response” if another drone from the South enters its airspace, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. In a statement carried Friday by the state-run KCNA, Kim Yo Jong — the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un — issued what she described […]