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Pakistan: 10 Security Personnel and 37 Militants Killed in Coordinated Attacks in Balochistan
Edited By: Africa Eye At least 10 Pakistani security personnel and 37 militants were killed on Saturday during a series of coordinated attacks carried out by Baloch separatist groups in Balochistan, southwestern Pakistan, according to official sources. A Pakistani security official, speaking to Agence France-Presse on condition of anonymity, said the attackers launched simultaneous assaults […]
China Conducts Combat Readiness Patrols Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The China has carried out “combat readiness” patrols in the territorial waters and airspace surrounding Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, according to a statement released on Saturday by the People’s Liberation Army. The PLA’s Southern Theater Command said it has, since early January, deployed naval and air forces to […]
Partial US Government Shutdown Begins After Congress Misses Budget Deadline
Edited By: Aya Selene The United States government entered a partial shutdown early Saturday after Congress failed to approve funding for the 2026 federal budget before the midnight deadline, according to US officials. The shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (5:01 a.m. GMT). However, its impact is expected to remain limited, as the […]
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Attack on Niamey Airport
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Friday for an attack on Niamey Airport in Niger, according to a statement cited by the SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors extremist organizations. The claim came a day after Niger’s ruling military authorities announced that armed assailants had attacked the airport, wounding four […]
Deadly Mine Collapse Leaves Over 200 Dead in Eastern DR Congo
Edited By: Aminata Diallo More than 200 people were killed in the collapse of a coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, a government official confirmed on Friday, according to Reuters. The incident occurred on Wednesday at the Rubaya coltan mine, though the exact number of victims remained unclear until late Friday […]
Floods in Mozambique Drive Crocodiles into Residential Areas, Killing at Least Three
Edited By: Africa Eye Severe flooding in Mozambique has led to an unusual and deadly situation, as swollen rivers have carried crocodiles into residential areas, resulting in at least three fatalities, according to local authorities. The incidents have prompted widespread concern and reactions across social media platforms. The floods, which have persisted since October, […]
South African Cinemas Cancel Screenings of Melania Trump Documentary
Edited By: Aya Selene Major cinema chains in South Africa have withdrawn a documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump shortly before its scheduled release, with the local distributor citing concerns linked to the “current climate,” according to local media reports. The documentary, titled Melania, was absent on Thursday from the listings of leading cinema […]
Trump Names Kevin Warsh to Lead the US Federal Reserve
Edited By: Aya Selene US President Donald Trump announced on Friday his decision to appoint economist Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell at the end of his term. The appointment comes as part of Trump’s broader economic strategy aimed at strengthening monetary stability, lowering interest rates, and boosting […]
Iran, Russia, and China Hold Joint Military Drills Near the Strait of Hormuz
Edited By: Africa Eye Iran has concluded large-scale joint military exercises involving naval, ground, and air forces in coordination with Russia and China, according to sources cited by Al Jazeera. The drills were conducted across a strategic zone stretching from the Strait of Hormuz to the northern Indian Ocean, passing through the Sea of Oman. […]
Deadly ISWAP Attack Leaves Dozens Killed in Northeastern Nigeria
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Dozens of people, including soldiers, were killed in an overnight attack carried out by militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province in northeastern Nigeria, according to local sources cited by Agence France-Presse. The attack took place late Thursday in Sabon Gari, a remote area of Borno State that has been […]
In South Africa’s Stellenbosch, Water Is Tasted Like Fine Wine
Edited By: Aminata Diallo In Stellenbosch, a town internationally known for its vineyards, a new sensory experience is drawing visitors: water tasting. At the Fine Water Tasting Room, guests are invited to sample and compare waters from around the world in a refined setting reminiscent of a wine cellar. For many, the experience is unexpected. […]
Venezuela Ends State Oil Monopoly as Washington Eases Sanctions and Reopens Airspace
Edited By: Tendai Zola Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday approved sweeping amendments to the country’s hydrocarbons law, effectively ending the state’s monopoly over the oil sector and opening it to private companies and foreign investment. The move coincided with an announcement by the United States to ease certain sanctions on Caracas and reopen Venezuelan airspace […]
EU and Vietnam Upgrade Relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The European Union and Vietnam on Thursday upgraded their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the highest diplomatic status in Vietnam’s foreign relations framework, amid global trade realignments driven by tensions over U.S. tariff policies. The upgrade places the European Union on the same diplomatic footing as the United States, China […]
African Union and U.S. Hold Strategic Talks in Addis Ababa on Security, Investment and Partnership
Edited By: Tendia Zola African Union and United States officials held high-level talks in Addis Ababa focused on strengthening strategic partnership, security cooperation, and investment, amid growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing the continent. Speaking at a joint press conference with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf […]
John Bolton: Toppling Iran’s clerical regime is the most effective way to end the terrorist threat to the West
Edited By: Africa Eye In an opinion piece published in Le Monde, John Bolton, former U.S. national security adviser, argues that the Islamic Republic of Iran is weaker than it has been in decades and that its overthrow represents, in his view, the fastest and most decisive way to neutralize what he describes as a […]