Author: Widad Widad wahbi
Turkey arrests 357 suspects in nationwide operation against Islamic State
Edited By: Tendai Zola Turkish security forces have arrested 357 people in a large-scale operation targeting suspected members of the Islamic State group, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The arrests were carried out during coordinated police raids conducted simultaneously across 21 provinces throughout the country. In a statement posted on the social media platform […]
Hasnae Taleb: The Moroccan-Born Financier Building a $4 Billion Global Success Story
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Hasnae Taleb embodies one of the most remarkable success stories in contemporary global finance. Born in Khénifra, a modest town in Morocco’s Middle Atlas, she rose from humble beginnings to become a leading figure in international asset management before the age of 30. With no financial backing, Taleb moved to New […]
Putin Raises Alleged Drone Attack on Presidential Residence With Trump
Edited By: Aya Selene Russian President Vladimir Putin has drawn the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump to what Moscow describes as a Ukrainian attempt to attack Russia’s state presidential residence using long-range drones, according to a senior Kremlin official. Speaking to journalists on Monday, Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said Putin informed Trump that the […]
Erdogan Accuses Israel of Destabilizing Africa, Urges Support for Somalia’s Territorial Integrity
Edited By: Africa Eye Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Israel of destabilizing the Horn of Africa and called for international support for the territorial integrity of Somalia, following Israel’s recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland. Speaking during a phone call with Kuwait’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Erdogan said Israel […]
AFCON 2025: Gabon Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Leaves Morocco Through Injury
Edited By: Tendai Zola Gabon have been forced to cope without their captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who left the team’s training camp on Tuesday evening ahead of a decisive Group F clash against Côte d’Ivoire at the Africa Cup of Nations. The experienced striker, who plays for Olympique de Marseille, returned to France after the Gabonese […]
U.S. Approves $1.8 Billion Aircraft Sale to Denmark Despite Greenland Dispute
Edited By: Aya Selene The United States has approved a $1.8 billion defense deal allowing Denmark to purchase American-made patrol aircraft, despite renewed political tensions between the two allies following fresh remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Greenland. According to the U.S. State Department, Washington has authorized Denmark’s request to acquire the P-8A maritime […]
Minerals as Proof: How Ethical Certification Is Becoming a New Pricing Weapon
Edited by: Anwar El Mourjani Across Africa’s mining regions, a quiet but profound shift is changing how minerals are valued. For buyers of cobalt, lithium, gold and other critical resources, volume and grade are no longer enough. Increasingly, they want proof. Certifications that promise traceability, lower environmental harm and respect for labour standards are becoming […]
German paratrooper regiment under scrutiny over violence and far-right extremism
Edited By: Tendai Zola The German government has condemned what it described as “unacceptable” conduct within an elite paratrooper regiment, after multiple soldiers became the subject of investigations into violence, extremist behavior and misconduct. The cases involve members of the 26th Paratrooper Regiment, based in Zweibrücken in southwestern Germany near the French border. According to […]
The Hidden Cost of Africa’s Cashless Push
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Across Africa, governments and banks are accelerating the shift toward cashless payments, presenting digital wallets, QR codes and mobile money as tools of efficiency and inclusion. In major cities, paying for transport, food or utilities with a phone has become routine. For many small traders, digital payments promise safety and […]
Global Press: Trump Administration Doubles Arrests of Undocumented Migrants
Edited By: Aya Selene U.S. official data point to a sharp increase in arrests targeting undocumented migrants in recent months, reflecting mounting pressure from senior officials at the White House and the Department of Homeland Security to accelerate deportations. According to figures published by The Washington Post, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recorded approximately […]
Madagascar Arrests Former Senate Speaker over Protest Crackdown Allegations
Edited By : Tendai Zola Madagascan authorities arrested former Senate Speaker Richard Ravalomanana on Saturday, December 27, at his residence in the capital Antananarivo, following his refusal to appear before investigators despite receiving an official summons. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into his alleged role in the violent repression of mass protests […]
Former Gabon Tourism Minister Jailed on Corruption Charges
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Judicial authorities in Gabon have placed former Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts Pascal Ogowe Siffon in pretrial detention at the central prison in Libreville, following a judicial hearing that lasted more than 20 hours, according to the Gabonese News Agency. Siffon arrived at the Palais de Justice in Libreville on Wednesday […]
UK Tightens Visa Restrictions on DR Congo Over Migrant Returns
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The United Kingdom has announced new visa restrictions targeting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing what it describes as a lack of cooperation with its revised policy on returning undocumented migrants and foreign nationals convicted of crimes. In a statement released Saturday evening, the UK Home Office said the measures […]
Africa Bears a Disproportionate Burden of Climate Change and Adaptation Needs
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé Africa is warming faster than the global average, with rising heatwaves, disrupted rainfall patterns and extreme weather events increasingly reshaping livelihoods across the continent — despite Africa’s limited role in causing the climate crisis. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), temperatures across Africa have risen steadily since 2000. In 2024, […]
Somali Prime Minister: Israel Seeks a Strategic Foothold in the Horn of Africa
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has strongly condemned Israel’s announcement recognizing Somaliland as an independent state, describing it as a flagrant violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and an act that is “null and void both legally and morally.” Speaking in an interview, Barre stressed that the declaration by […]