Author: Widad Widad wahbi
Building Collapse in Nairobi Traps Unknown Number of People
Edited By: Aminata Diallo A multi-storey building collapsed on Tuesday in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, trapping an unknown number of people under the rubble, as rescue operations continued amid uncertainty over casualties. The Kenya Red Cross said an inter-agency emergency response team had been deployed to the scene to coordinate rescue efforts and assist first responders. […]
Ghana Arrests Dozens, Including Chinese Nationals, for Illegal Mining in Protected Forest
Edited By: Aya Selene Ghanaian authorities have arrested dozens of people accused of illegal mining inside a protected forest reserve, in a renewed crackdown on environmental crimes targeting sensitive ecosystems. The Ghana Forestry Commission said it detained 31 suspects—28 Chinese nationals and three Ghanaians—inside the Abambrama Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region. Officials said the […]
Death Toll Rises in Iran’s Protests
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Protests driven by worsening economic conditions have expanded across Iran, spreading on Thursday into rural areas beyond the capital in a notable escalation marked by the first officially acknowledged deaths since the demonstrations began. At least seven people were killed over two days of clashes, authorities said. The fatalities were […]
DR Congo Accuses Rwanda of Killing 1,500 Civilians Amid M23 Offensive
Edited By: Africa Eye ( With AFP) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has accused Rwanda of killing more than 1,500 civilians in the eastern part of the country since early December 2025, following a renewed offensive by the M23 rebel group, which Kinshasa says is backed by Kigali. In a statement released on […]
Trump Warns of Possible U.S. Intervention in Iran Over Protester Deaths
Edited By: Widad WAHBI U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Friday that the United States was “ready to act” if Iranian authorities were to kill protesters, issuing a direct threat following reports that six demonstrators were killed on Thursday during clashes with Iranian security forces. In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump wrote […]
Trump Explains Hand Bruises and Denies Falling Asleep at Public Events
Edited By: Widad WAHBI U.S. President Donald Trump has addressed recent speculation about his health, explaining bruises visible on his hand and denying claims that he had fallen asleep during public events. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal published on Thursday, Trump said the bruising on his hand was caused by his regular […]
Nigeria Charges Former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami with Money Laundering
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has filed formal corruption charges against former Minister of Justice and Attorney General Abubakar Malami, accusing him of money laundering and conspiracy to conceal assets worth billions of naira, according to court documents submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
Brazil’s Supreme Court Rejects Bolsonaro’s Request for House Arrest
Edited By: Aya Selene Brazil’s Supreme Court has rejected a request by former president Jair Bolsonaro to serve his prison sentence under house arrest on medical grounds, according to a judicial ruling published on Thursday. Bolsonaro, who is currently incarcerated for attempting to stage a coup, had submitted the request through his legal team on […]
Government Building Attacked in Southern Iran Amid Economic Protests
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Several individuals attacked a government building in southern Iran, authorities said on Tuesday, on the fourth consecutive day of protests sparked by rising living costs and ongoing economic hardship. According to judicial officials, the entrance gate of the provincial governor’s building in the city of Fassa was damaged during the incident. […]
China Simulates Taiwan Blockade in Unprecedented Military Drills
Edited By: Tendai Zola China has concluded large-scale military drills this week under the name “Justice Mission 2025,” simulating a full encirclement of Taiwan in what analysts describe as an unprecedented show of force aimed at the region, particularly the United States and its Pacific allies. The exercises, which began on Monday morning and ended […]
Zahran Mamdani Sworn In as New York City Mayor on the Quran
Edited By: Aya Selene Zahran Mamdani was sworn in as Mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking the oath on a copy of the Quran during a private ceremony held on New Year’s Eve, following his victory in the municipal elections last November. The ceremony took place at a historic subway station in Manhattan, […]
Ivory Coast: Malian Lawmaker to Stand Trial for Insulting President Ouattara
Edited By: Africa Eye ( With AFP) A Malian parliamentarian arrested in Côte d’Ivoire for allegedly insulting President Alassane Ouattara will be referred to a criminal court for trial, his lawyer announced on Tuesday. Mamadou Hawa Gassama, a member of Mali’s National Transitional Council (CNT), was arrested in early July while on a private visit […]
Nigeria Writes Off $1.42 Billion in Legacy Debt Owed by State Oil Company
Edited By: Aya Selene The federal government of Nigeria has approved the write-off of approximately $1.42 billion in long-standing debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, following an extensive financial review ordered by President Bola Tinubu. According to an official government document, the state oil company’s liabilities prior to the review amounted to nearly […]
AFCON 2025: Nigeria Maintain Perfect Record as Round of 16 Takes Shape
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The Africa Cup of Nations continued with the final matches in Groups C and D, as several teams battled for a place in the round of 16. Already qualified and topping Group C, Nigeria faced Uganda, who entered the match as outsiders still hoping for qualification. Nigeria completed a flawless group-stage […]
DR Congo Suspends Army Spokesperson Over Remarks Accusing Tutsi Women of Espionage
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The Democratic Republic of Congo has moved to discipline a senior military official after remarks widely condemned as inflammatory and discriminatory sparked a national and international backlash. General Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese armed forces, was suspended from his duties following comments made during a television interview broadcast on the […]