Author: Widad Widad wahbi
Five South Africans Charged Over Alleged Recruitment for Russia’s War in Ukraine
Edited By: Esengo Badi Five South African citizens appeared in court in Johannesburg as part of an investigation into alleged recruitment efforts to send local volunteers to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, according to a report first highlighted by The Guardian. Police said a woman was arrested on Thursday upon her arrival at OR […]
Women Riders in Kenya Break Barriers and Build a New Biking Culture
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé Every weekend in Nairobi, dozens of women trade their work attire for biker jackets, leathers and helmets before hitting the road. They belong to the Inked Sisterhood, one of Kenya’s fastest-growing female motorcycle communities, born in 2017 from a Nairobi riding school. What began as a small group for women who […]
Maduro Rejects “Slave Peace” as U.S. Military Presence Rises in the Caribbean
Edited By: Tendai Zola Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro told thousands of supporters gathered in Caracas on Monday that his country would not accept what he called a “slave peace,” denouncing the expanding U.S. military presence in the Caribbean. According to Maduro, the deployment has placed Venezuela “under pressure” for 22 consecutive weeks. “We want peace, […]
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Resigns Citing Health Reasons
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Defence Minister Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who stepped down immediately due to health concerns. According to a statement released on Monday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the minister addressed a formal letter to the president expressing his wish to leave office […]
Redrawing the City: When Geolocation Becomes a Tool of Urban Planning
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Across several African cities, the growing use of digital ID systems and geolocation tools is beginning to shape how urban space is managed. These technologies were initially introduced to streamline public services, improve social-welfare delivery and strengthen security. Yet in some cases, authorities are using residency data, satellite mapping and […]
Qatar urges Israel and Hamas to resume Gaza negotiations “very soon”
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Qatar expressed hope on Tuesday that Israel and Hamas will “very soon” resume negotiations aimed at advancing a peace agreement for the Gaza Strip, where a ceasefire has been in effect since October 10. Majed al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Doha is encouraging both sides […]
Kremlin: Kushner to Join Witkoff–Putin Talks on Ukraine Peace Initiative
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, will take part in Tuesday’s meeting at the Kremlin between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, the Russian presidency announced on Monday. “President Putin will receive Mr. Witkoff at the Kremlin. Jared Kushner will accompany him,” said Kremlin spokesperson […]
Morocco Emerges as a Key Security and Trade Partner for India in North Africa
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Morocco has consolidated its position as India’s leading security and commercial partner in North Africa, with bilateral cooperation accelerating across multiple sectors, including defense industries, according to Indian business daily The Economic Times. A major focus of the partnership is fertilizer security. India, which relies heavily on Moroccan phosphate, is working […]
Northern Nigeria: Over 30 People Abducted in Weekend Attacks
Edited By: Esengo Badi Armed groups carried out a series of kidnappings in northern Nigeria over the weekend, abducting more than 30 people in the states of Kano and Borno, as the country faces a sharp surge in mass abductions. More than 400 Nigerians have been kidnapped in the past two weeks. According to a […]
Zelensky Meets Macron in Paris as Efforts Intensify to End the War in Ukraine
Edited By: Aya Selene Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed on Monday at the Elysée Palace by French President Emmanuel Macron for talks focused on ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting, observed by an AFP journalist, comes at a critical moment in a series of parallel negotiations involving major […]
UK Special Forces Accused of Covering Up Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) British military authorities are facing renewed controversy after a former senior special forces commander accused two of his predecessors of attempting to suppress evidence of possible war crimes committed in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013. His testimony, released Monday by an independent inquiry, sheds unprecedented light on allegations long […]
Putin Calls for Expanding Russia’s Military-Technical Partnerships Despite Sanctions
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Russia’s president Vladimir Putin marked the 25th anniversary of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation on Monday, emphasizing that Moscow intends to deepen its defense partnerships abroad despite ongoing international sanctions. In a message published on the Kremlin’s website, Putin congratulated the agency’s staff and underlined the strategic importance of their […]
Climate Change Deaths Triple in Africa as Extreme Weather Intensifies
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé A new report reveals a sharp rise in climate-related deaths across Africa, with fatalities tripling to 15,000 in 2023 as extreme weather events intensify across the continent. According to the study, published in Lancet Countdown Africa, the health consequences of climate change are accelerating rapidly despite Africa contributing only about 4% […]
Nigeria: 12 abducted young women freed in Borno State
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) An armed group in Nigeria’s Borno State released 12 young women on Saturday evening, one week after abducting them alongside others, a local official confirmed to AFP. According to Abubakar Mazehini, head of the Askira-Uba local council, the women were immediately taken to a hospital after their release. He […]
Congo-Brazzaville President Vows Relentless Crackdown on Criminal Gangs
Edited By: Aya Selene Congo-Brazzaville’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso has pledged an uncompromising campaign against the criminal gangs known locally as the “Black Baby gangs,” whose activities have sparked fear in several cities and neighborhoods. Speaking before a joint session of parliament on the 67th anniversary of the proclamation of the republic, Sassou Nguesso vowed […]