Author: Widad Widad wahbi
Renewed Fighting Near Uvira Fuels Tensions in Eastern DR Congo
Edited By: Aya Selene Fresh clashes near the city of Uvira have heightened tensions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, underscoring persistent instability in South Kivu province. Fighting erupted on Saturday in several localities roughly ten kilometers south of Uvira, pitting the Congolese armed forces, backed by Wazalendo fighters, against AFC/M23 rebels allied with the […]
Iran announces monthly cash aid as economic protests enter second week
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The Iranian government announced on Sunday that it will provide a monthly financial allowance to citizens in an effort to ease economic pressure, following a week of protests triggered by worsening living conditions. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on state television that each individual would receive the equivalent of one million […]
Zambia to host Great Lakes defence ministers’ meeting on eastern Congo crisis
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Zambia has announced it will host a meeting of defence ministers from the Great Lakes region on Thursday to discuss the rapidly deteriorating security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement released on Saturday, Zambia’s Ministry of Defence said the three-day meeting will take place in the […]
U.S. lifts Caribbean airspace restrictions, allowing flights to gradually resume after recent military activity linked to Venezuela.
Edited By: Esengo Badi The United States announced on Sunday the lifting of airspace restrictions over the Caribbean, imposed following the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela, paving the way for a gradual resumption of commercial flights after widespread cancellations. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said aviation authorities had issued official guidance to American airlines […]
China Urges the United States to Immediately Release Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé China has urged the United States to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, a day after U.S. forces carried out an operation in Caracas that led to their arrest. In a statement issued on Sunday, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on United States authorities to guarantee the […]
Madagascar’s Ousted President Andry Rajoelina Calls for Unity in First Message Since Removal
Edited By: Aya Selene More than three months after leaving office, Madagascar’s former president Andry Rajoelina has addressed the nation for the first time since his removal in September, delivering a New Year message marked by calls for unity and restraint. In a statement released on 1 January 2026, Rajoelina extended his wishes of “peace, […]
Cuban Santería Priests Warn of Rising Violence and Turbulence in 2026
Edited By: Esengo Badi Santería priests in Cuba have warned of a year marked by heightened tensions, violence, and instability as they unveiled the traditional “Letter of the Year” for 2026, a ritual that holds deep cultural and spiritual significance across the island. During a ceremony held in Havana on Friday, priests known as Babalawos, […]
Central African Republic Remains Wagner’s Last Stronghold in Africa, Le Monde Reports
Edited By: Africa Eye According to a report by Le Monde, the Central African Republic (CAR) has become the last African country still relying on the Wagner Group, despite major changes affecting the Russian paramilitary organization since the death of its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, in 2023. In a field report from Bangui, Le Monde’s special […]
Venezuela’s Supreme Court Appoints Acting President Following Maduro’s Arrest
Edited By: Tendai Zola Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Delcy Rodríguez as acting president after Nicolás Maduro was arrested in Caracas during an operation carried out by U.S. forces. Reading the ruling during a televised session, Tania D’Amelio, president of the Constitutional Chamber, said Rodríguez would assume all duties and powers of the presidency […]
UN Security Council Welcomes New Non-Permanent Members, Including DR Congo and Liberia
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The United Nations Security Council on Friday welcomed five new non-permanent members for the 2026–2027 term, including two African countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Liberia. Speaking at the inauguration session, the DRC pledged to play an active role in advancing international peace and security. Noëlla Ayeganagato Nakwipone, […]
OpenAI explores a smart pen connected to ChatGPT: what we know so far
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé OpenAI is reportedly working on a smart pen designed to connect directly with its AI assistant, ChatGPT, and equipped with voice-based features, according to a report by Android Authority. The device is believed to be the long-rumored hardware project OpenAI has been developing for more than a year, dating back to […]
Iran Warns Against Foreign Interference in Ongoing Protests
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Iran’s top national security official warned on Friday that any foreign involvement in the country’s ongoing protests would risk destabilising the wider region, following remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting possible American action. Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said in a post on the social […]
Nigeria : parade, musique et danse au Carnaval de Calabar 2025
Edited By: Esengo Badi Every December, Calabar, the capital of Nigeria’s Cross River State, transforms into the epicenter of one of Africa’s most spectacular cultural celebrations. Held from December 1 to 31, the Calabar Carnival draws massive crowds from across Nigeria and beyond, reinforcing its reputation as a flagship cultural event in West Africa. At […]
Trump Claims U.S. Military Operation Led to Capture of Venezuela’s President
Edited By: Africa Eye U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States had carried out what he described as a “large-scale military operation” targeting Venezuela, claiming that President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and sent into exile. In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the operation […]
Trump Promised to End “Endless Wars” — But Global Crises Keep Spreading
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Over the past few years, the international system has seen a noticeable shift in the way conflicts unfold and are managed. Wars are less frequently resolved decisively, and disputes are rarely closed. Instead, many crises appear trapped in a prolonged “in-between” state—suspended between full-scale escalation and postponed settlements. Within this landscape, […]