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At least five killed in Mexican Navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas
Edited By: Aminata Diallo At least five people were killed on Monday when a small aircraft operated by the Mexican Navy crashed near Galveston, Texas, triggering a search operation in coastal waters, authorities said. The aircraft was carrying a young medical patient along with seven other people when it went down in the afternoon near […]
Nigeria says diplomatic dispute with US largely resolved
Edited By: Tendai Zola he Nigerian government announced on Monday that a recent diplomatic dispute with the United States has been largely resolved following dialogue between the two sides. The disagreement had escalated after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of possible military intervention over allegations of massacres targeting Christians in Nigeria. Speaking at a year-end […]
Manchester Museum launches Africa Hub to document the history of undocumented African collections
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Manchester Museum has launched a new initiative, the Africa Hub, aimed at addressing gaps in the historical documentation of more than 40,000 African objects held in its collections. Located in north-west England, the museum says the Africa Hub is designed as a collaborative space that invites visitors, researchers and African communities […]
Morocco shake off nerves to defeat Comoros in AFCON opening match
Edited By: Africa Eye Hosts Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–0 victory over Comoros on Sunday, overcoming a nervous start before second-half goals sealed the opening win in Rabat. In front of a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium and under persistent rain, Morocco struggled early on despite dominating possession against […]
Mali: Goïta Announces Launch of the AES Unified Military Force
Edited By: Esengo Badi The countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have officially launched a unified military force bringing together the armed forces of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, marking a new phase in regional security cooperation. Malian President Assimi Goïta presided over the official launch ceremony in Bamako, where he announced the […]
Israel’s foreign minister urges Jews abroad to move to Israel
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, on Sunday called on Jews living in Western countries to move to Israel, citing a rise in antisemitism worldwide. Speaking at a public candle-lighting ceremony marking the final day of Hanukkah, Saar said that while Jews have the right to live safely anywhere, current global developments […]
Australia Holds Nationwide Vigil to Honor “Bondi Victims”
Edited By: Aya Selene A somber atmosphere prevailed across Australia on Sunday as the country observed a minute of silence, lit candles and lowered flags in memory of the victims of last week’s deadly attack on Bondi Beach, which targeted a gathering of Jewish celebrants. The shooting, carried out by a father and his son […]
Russian General Killed in Car Bomb Explosion Near Moscow
Edited By: Sekou Kagné A senior Russian general was killed on Monday morning in a car bomb explosion south of Moscow, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee, which said it is examining the possible involvement of Ukraine in the incident. In a statement, the committee announced the opening of a criminal investigation into the “murder” of […]
Colombia’s ELN announces unilateral Christmas ceasefire
Edited By: Tendai Zola Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN) announced on Sunday a unilateral Christmas and New Year ceasefire, according to a statement released by the armed group. The ceasefire is set to begin on December 24 and will remain in effect until January 3, 2026. The ELN’s national leadership said it had instructed all […]
Abuja celebrates peace and unity through Reggae Festival 2025
Edited By: Aminata Diallo As the festive season approaches, reggae artists and fans gathered in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to celebrate Reggae Festival 2025, an event highlighting music as a vehicle for peace, unity and social consciousness. With its distinctive rhythms and messages, reggae music has long transcended its Caribbean origins to become a global cultural […]
Africa Cup of Nations to Shift to a Four-Year Cycle from 2028
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years starting in 2028, marking a major change to a tournament that has traditionally taken place biennially, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday. Unveiling the decision as part of a broader restructuring of African football, Motsepe said […]
Russia Pledges to Unlock Full Cooperation Potential With African Nations, Lavrov Says
Edited By: Tendai Zola Russia is determined to further tap the vast potential of cooperation with African countries, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday, stressing the steady expansion of ties across political, economic, and diplomatic fronts. Speaking in Cairo at the second ministerial conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, Lavrov said the Russia–Africa partnership […]
Lula Warns Against U.S. Military Action in Venezuela at Mercosur Summit
Edited By:Africa Eye Speaking at the opening of the Mercosur summit in the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguaçu, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva cautioned that any armed intervention by the United States in Venezuela would amount to a “humanitarian catastrophe.” Addressing regional leaders, Lula said South America was once again being “haunted […]
US Launches “Hawk Eye” Strike Against ISIS Targets in Syria
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie The United States has launched a military operation in Syria targeting the Islamic State group, in retaliation for an attack that killed three Americans in the ancient city of Palmyra, US officials said on Friday. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that American forces had begun Operation “Hawk Eye […]
Ukraine Says It Struck Russian “Shadow Fleet” Oil Tanker in Mediterranean with Drones
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé Ukraine has claimed responsibility for striking a Russian oil tanker belonging to Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet” in the Mediterranean Sea, marking the first such attack in neutral waters, a source within Ukraine’s security services told AFP on Friday. According to the source, Ukraine’s Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) carried out the […]