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Ghana: Self-Proclaimed Prophet Sparks Online Storm With ‘End-of-the-World Flood’ Claims
Edited By: Aya Selene A young man in Ghana, who calls himself Eboah Noah, has become the center of a major online controversy after claiming to be a prophet and asserting that God instructed him to build ships to save humanity from an imminent apocalyptic flood. In a short period of time, Eboah Noah amassed […]
“Rubble and open wounds”: Pope Leo XIV denounces Gaza’s suffering in Christmas message
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Pope Leo XIV strongly condemned the dire humanitarian conditions endured by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, expressing solidarity with civilians and denouncing the devastation caused by wars, during his first Christmas homily since becoming head of the Catholic Church. Speaking on Thursday before thousands of worshippers gathered at St Peter’s […]
Central African Republic trains 1,170 election workers ahead of December 28 polls
Edited By: Aya Selene As the Central African Republic prepares for combined elections scheduled for Sunday, 28 December, the National Elections Authority (ANE) has begun training 1,170 electoral officers in the town of Bimbo, near the capital Bangui. The trained personnel will be deployed across 234 polling stations covering the commune’s three electoral districts. According […]
Trump’s Christmas message targets Democrats as “radical left scum”
Edited By: Tendia Zola U.S. President Donald Trump used his Christmas message to launch a fresh attack on his Democratic opponents, referring to them as the “radical left scum.” The Republican president spent Christmas Eve at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, where he took part in the traditional calls with the North American Aerospace Defense […]
Malawi enforces seasonal fishing ban to protect fish stocks
Edited By: Aya Selene In Malawi, the fishing season is drawing to a close as authorities and local communities enforce a temporary fishing ban aimed at protecting fish stocks and preserving the environment. On Mbenje Island, widely regarded as a model for conservation, fishing communities have held a special ceremony to mark the suspension of […]
Australia arrests man over support for deadly antisemitic attack
Edited By: Tendai Zola Australian police have arrested a 39-year-old man in Perth after discovering weapons, ammunition and symbols linked to terrorist organisations at his home, following his alleged public support for a recent antisemitic attack in Sydney, authorities said on Wednesday. According to Spain’s EFE, the arrest was carried out after a court-authorised search, […]
Sahel Alliance launches TV channel and $900m investment bank
Edited By: Africa Eye Leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States—comprising Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso—have concluded their second summit in Bamako, unveiling two major joint initiatives: the launch of a television channel and the creation of an investment and development bank. Over two days, Mali’s leader Assimi Goïta, Niger’s head of state Abdourahamane Tiani […]
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits southeastern Taiwan
Edited By: Africa Eye A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the island’s weather authorities, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake occurred at 5:47 p.m. local time (09:47 GMT) at a depth of 11.9 kilometres, hitting Taitung County, the Central Weather Administration said. Authorities are continuing to […]
Trump’s ambassador recalls deepen US diplomatic gaps across Africa
Edited By: Aminata Diallo U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recall a large number of ambassadors is expected to leave Washington without senior diplomatic representation in more than half of sub-Saharan African countries, complicating U.S. efforts to advance its agenda in a region that has experienced coups and violent conflicts in recent years. Since returning […]
UN extends African Union stabilisation mission in Somalia by one year
Edited By: Esengo Badi The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday extending the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) by one year, until 31 December 2026. The resolution, introduced by the United Kingdom, also provides for the termination of all operations of the UN Transitional […]
US–Venezuela tensions rise as oil tanker returns and Caracas criminalises seizures
Edited By: Tendai Zola Tensions between Washington and Caracas escalated on Tuesday as a large oil tanker returned to Venezuelan waters following U.S. interception, while Venezuela’s National Assembly approved legislation criminalising the seizure of oil tankers. The developments drew strong criticism from Russia and China, which denounced U.S. actions as violations of international law. According […]
Japan’s nuclear reactor restart sparks protests and online debate
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Japan’s decision to restart a nuclear reactor has sparked local opposition and widespread debate on social media, despite the country’s long-standing commitment to strict nuclear principles that prohibit the possession, production or hosting of nuclear weapons. Tokyo aims to increase the share of nuclear power in its electricity mix to 20% […]
US delays tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports until 2027
Edited By: Africa Eye The United States announced on Tuesday that it will impose tariffs on imports of semiconductor chips from China, citing what it described as Beijing’s “unreasonable” efforts to dominate the global semiconductor industry. However, Washington said the measure will be delayed until June 2027. According to a statement from the Office of […]
US and Nigeria sign major healthcare support agreement
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Nigeria and the United States have signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system, officials announced. The agreement has been presented by the Trump administration as an “America First” global health financing deal, designed to replace a patchwork of previous health agreements that were administered by the […]
Gold nears $4,500 as silver hits record on safe-haven demand
Edited By: Aya Selene Gold prices climbed to a record high on Tuesday, nearing the key $4,500 per ounce threshold, as investors turned to the metal as a safe haven amid rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela. Silver also reached a new all-time high, underscoring strong demand for precious metals. Spot gold […]