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Lavrov Warns Iran Tensions Could Trigger a Wider Middle East Explosion
Edited By: Africa Eye Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on Thursday that the escalating tensions surrounding Iran could trigger a broader explosion engulfing the entire Middle East, stressing that Russia would not remain a passive observer. Speaking in Moscow, Lavrov said Iran is a close partner of Russia and that Moscow “will not stand […]
Kenya’s President Announces Tax Relief to Ease Cost of Living Pressures
Edited By: Tendai Zola Kenyan President William Ruto has unveiled a new package of tax relief measures aimed at easing the rising cost of living and boosting household purchasing power, particularly for low- and middle-income earners. Under the proposed changes, workers earning 30,000 Kenyan shillings (around $233) or less per month will be fully exempt […]
Nigeria: Death Toll from Village Massacre Rises to 162 as Search for Missing Continues
Edited By: Sekou Kagné At least 162 people have been killed in a brutal armed attack on the village of Wuro in Nigeria’s Kwara State, in the country’s central-western region, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Red Cross. The massacre is one of the deadliest attacks recorded in Nigeria in recent months and […]
Attempted assassination of Trump: defendant sentenced to life in prison
Edited By: Tendai Zola A federal court in Florida sentenced Ryan Routh to life imprisonment on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump at his private golf course in Florida in September 2024, just two months before the presidential election. A jury in southeastern Florida had found the 59-year-old defendant guilty in […]
Spain: Over 3,000 Evacuated in the South Ahead of Exceptional Rainfall
Edited By: Aminata Diallo More than 3,000 people have been evacuated as a precaution in southern Spain, where most schools will remain closed due to “exceptional” rainfall expected on Wednesday, emergency services announced. According to a statement posted on X, preventive evacuations were carried out in flood-prone areas across the provinces of Cádiz, Jaén and […]
Putin says Russia–China alliance remains a “stabilizing factor” amid global tensions
Edited By: Aya Selene Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the political, economic and security partnership between Moscow and Beijing remains a “stabilizing factor” in the current global context, during a video call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, according to footage released by the Kremlin. Speaking amid what he described as growing […]
NATO Begins Planning Enhanced Arctic Security Mission
Edited By: Africa Eye ( With AFP) NATO has begun planning a new mission aimed at strengthening security in the Arctic, a spokesperson for the Alliance confirmed on Tuesday in remarks to AFP in Brussels. The initiative reflects growing strategic concerns over the region, which has gained increasing geopolitical importance amid heightened global tensions and […]
Why Washington Is Refocusing on the Horn of Africa?
Edited By: Aya Selene Washington has recently redirected its strategic focus toward the Horn of Africa at a time of intensifying international competition over the region and its vital maritime corridors. This shift was underscored by a regional tour by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, who visited Egypt, Ethiopia”,”horn of africa country”], Kenya, […]
The Hidden Mechanics Behind Zambia’s Kwacha Surge
By: Anwar El Mourjani For most of 2024 and early 2025, Zambia’s economic story seemed already written. The kwacha was losing value, prices were climbing, and debt talks dragged on with little public confidence. By mid-2025, more than 25 kwacha were needed to buy a single dollar, reinforcing fears that the country was sliding into […]
United States Condemns South Africa’s Expulsion of Israeli Diplomat
Edited By: Africa Eye The United States has strongly criticized South Africa’s decision to expel Israel’s acting ambassador, describing the move as politically motivated and harmful to diplomatic relations. In a post on X, Tommy Pigott, deputy spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, said that expelling a diplomat for criticizing the ruling African National […]
Widespread damage after Cyclone Fytia hits Madagascar
Edited By: Tendai Zola The full scale of the destruction caused by the powerful tropical cyclone Fytia is becoming clear in Madagascar, just hours after the storm moved back out to sea. According to the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management, more than 22,000 people have been affected across 17 districts in five regions […]
A Month Without Maduro: What Has Changed in Venezuela Since the President’s Arrest?
Rédaction : Africa Eye Venezuela has entered uncharted territory following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, a dramatic event that has reshaped the country’s political and security landscape. One month on, the nation remains suspended between transition, uncertainty, and competing internal and external pressures. Below is a timeline of the key developments […]
Trump and Iran: Pressure tactics or a prelude to war?
Edited By: Sekou Kagné As the flames of war in Gaza begin to subside—despite the fragility of the ceasefire—global attention has once again shifted toward the Middle East. In recent days, mounting U.S. military pressure on Iran and the growing drumbeat of confrontation have raised a central question: is the United States preparing for a […]
Nigeria: Army confirms killing of Boko Haram commander Abu Khalid
Edited By: Esengo Badi The Nigerian armed forces announced on Sunday the death of a senior commander of the Islamist group Boko Haram during a night raid in Borno State, in northeastern Nigeria. According to a military statement, the commander, identified as Abu Khalid, was killed during an operation targeting militant positions in the Sambisa […]
UK Imposes Sanctions on 10 Iranian Officials Over Protest Crackdown
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The United Kingdom announced on Monday the imposition of sanctions on ten Iranian individuals, including the interior minister and senior police officials, over their alleged role in what London described as “recent acts of violence against protesters” in Iran. In a statement, the British Foreign Office said that Iran’s national law […]