Author: Widad Widad wahbi
Nigeria: Nine women killed by soldiers during protest in Adamawa
Edited By: Aya Selene Nine women were shot dead on Monday in Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria, during a protest against the army’s handling of local communal conflicts, according to eyewitnesses and Amnesty International. Ten other people were reportedly injured. The demonstrators had gathered on a main road in the Lamurde area when soldiers opened fire […]
2026 World Cup: FIFA to introduce mandatory hydration breaks
Edited By: Sekou Kagné FIFA has announced that three-minute hydration breaks will be included in both halves of every match at the 2026 World Cup, regardless of weather conditions. Play will be stopped at the 22nd minute of each half to allow players to drink, whether matches take place in the United States, Canada or […]
Qatar and Saudi Arabia agree to deepen defense cooperation amid regional security concerns
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Qatar and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen their mutual defense cooperation, according to a joint statement released by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The announcement comes as Doha expresses concerns over the possibility of further Israeli strikes in the region. The decision was made during a meeting of […]
Nigeria school abductions: rescued children reunite with families, over 100 still held
Edited By: Aya Selene Nearly 100 schoolchildren freed from captivity are preparing to reunite with their families after undergoing medical checks in Niger State, central Nigeria, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The students were among the more than 300 children and 12 staff members abducted on November 21 by armed groups who […]
Russia boosts nuclear readiness and warns of rising military confrontation in the Arctic
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Russia’s strategic nuclear forces have reached full combat readiness, Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, Commander of the Russian Navy, announced on Tuesday. Speaking at the international forum “The Arctic: Present and Future” in St. Petersburg, he warned that the United States and NATO are reinforcing their military presence in the Arctic and preparing […]
South Korea scrambles fighter jets after Russian and Chinese aircraft enter air defense zone
Edited By: Sekou Kagné South Korea deployed fighter jets on Tuesday after detecting seven Russian military aircraft and two Chinese aircraft entering its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced. The incursions were recorded around 10:00 a.m. local time (01:00 GMT). Seoul emphasized that although the foreign aircraft crossed into its […]
Czech Republic: Billionaire Andrej Babiš returns as Prime Minister
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) Billionaire politician Andrej Babiš was appointed Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on Tuesday, two months after his ANO movement won the legislative elections and four years after losing power. The 71-year-old businessman, often compared to former U.S. President Donald Trump for his populist style and political positioning, previously […]
Reporters Without Borders: 67 journalists killed in 2025, nearly half in Gaza
Edited By: Tendai Zola The year 2025 has marked one of the darkest periods for journalism worldwide. According to a new report published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), 67 journalists were killed over the past twelve months, with almost half of them losing their lives in Gaza under Israeli military operations. RSF stresses that these […]
Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) Japan issued a tsunami warning on Monday after a strong earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude struck off the northern coast, according to the United States Geological Survey. The first waves have already reached parts of northern Japan, with reported heights of 40 centimeters, AFP said. Authorities urge residents in […]
South Africa inaugurates its first new gold mine in 15 years
Edited By: Aya Selene South Africa has opened its first new gold mine in over a decade, marking a bid to revive a once-dominant industry that shaped the country’s economy for generations. Located on the outskirts of Johannesburg, the “Qala Shaloz” mine has been launched by the Australia-listed company West Wits Mining. The facility is […]
ECOWAS deploys standby forces to Benin after failed coup attempt
Edited By: Africa Eye The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Sunday the immediate deployment of elements from its standby force to Benin, following the country’s successful prevention of an attempted coup. In a statement, ECOWAS said the troops — including units from neighboring Nigeria — will support Benin’s government and ensure […]
Spain opposes EU plans on migrant returns and “safe third country” mechanism
Edited By: Africa Eye (With EFE) Spain has firmly opposed new legislative proposals aimed at regulating the return of migrants and defining the concept of a “safe third country”, warning that such measures could violate international legal standards, particularly regarding human rights. The position was expressed on Monday by Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, according […]
Los Angeles Times: Atrocities Committed by Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali
Edited By: Africa Eye Large areas of Mali have become the scene of grave human rights abuses in recent months, according to a report by Los Angeles Times, which points to the rise of the Russian “Africa Corps,” the replacement force for the Wagner mercenary group. Testimonies gathered from dozens of refugees who fled to […]
Nigeria Secures Release of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Nigerian authorities announced on Sunday that they had secured the release of around 100 schoolchildren who were kidnapped last month from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State, northern Nigeria. The development has reignited public debate over the country’s worsening security situation and the recurring abductions targeting students. According to local […]
India: 25 Killed in Fire at Popular Nightclub in Goa
Edited By: Tendai Zola At least 25 people, including tourists, were killed in a fire that broke out at a popular nightclub in the Indian coastal city of Goa, authorities said Sunday. The blaze erupted shortly after midnight on Saturday in a nightclub located inside a hotel in Arpora, in North Goa, according to police […]