Author: Widad Widad wahbi
South Africa Launches Major Johannesburg Clean-Up Ahead of G20 Summit
Edited By: Tendai Zola In the days leading up to the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has initiated an extensive clean-up and rehabilitation campaign across the city. The effort aims to present a more orderly and welcoming environment to visiting delegations after years of administrative challenges and deteriorating public services. Taking […]
The Guardian :Climate Crisis or Divine Warning? Iran Grapples with Severe Water Shortages
Edited By: Africa Eye Iran is facing one of the most acute water shortages in its recent history, as the country’s rainy season fails to bring the expected relief. With more than 50 days since the season began, over 20 provinces have yet to see significant rainfall. Dams across the country have reached critically low […]
Caribbean Nations Press UK for Progress in Reparations Talks
Edited By: Esengo Badi A delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is set to hold a series of meetings in the United Kingdom this week to discuss reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. Scheduled from 17 to 20 November, the talks aim to advance dialogue on historical injustices and strengthen cooperation with British officials and […]
Four Dead After Migrant Boats Sink Off Libya
Edited By: Aya Selene At least four people have died after two migrant boats carrying nearly 100 people capsized off the coast of Libya on Saturday, according to the Libyan Red Crescent. The confirmed victims were aboard a vessel transporting 26 Bangladeshi nationals. Rescue teams did not specify whether additional fatalities occurred on the second […]
Morocco Bets on Seawater Desalination to Secure Its Water Future
Edited By: Africa Eye Morocco is preparing to launch one of Africa’s largest seawater desalination projects to supply drinking water to nearly seven million people in the Greater Casablanca region. Beginning next year, households in the country’s economic capital are expected to receive water processed from the Atlantic Ocean, as part of a fully renewable-energy-powered […]
Iran Calls for Lasting Trust and Regional Cooperation
Edited By: Tendai Zola Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Tehran views the security of Middle Eastern states as directly linked to its own, expressing the country’s desire to build a regional environment based on “lasting trust.” Speaking at the conference “International Law Under Attack: Aggression and Defense” held at the Iranian […]
DR Congo Ships First 1,000 Tons of Traceable Cobalt in Bid to Rewrite the Global Minerals Market
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani The Democratic Republic of Congo has shipped its first 1,000 tons of fully traceable artisanal cobalt, a milestone that could reshape how global manufacturers price and source ethical minerals. The launch, announced in Kolwezi by the state-backed Enterprise Générale du Cobalt, marks the first time that Congo’s artisanal output enters […]
Namibia at the Seabed Crossroads: Mining Promise vs Ocean Survival
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Namibia is once again considering a deep sea phosphate mining project that was shelved for almost ten years. The plan focuses on deposits off Lüderitz and Walvis Bay, where large volumes of phosphorite sand could supply fertilizer markets at a time when global demand is rising. For the government, the […]
Will Egypt’s New Grand Museum Renew Momentum to Reclaim Its Antiquities Abroad?
Edited By: Widad WAHBI The inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has reignited Egypt’s longstanding effort to reclaim antiquities held abroad, reinforcing national calls to recover objects removed from the country through illicit excavations, colonial-era agreements, or historical gifts. Although the movement of Egyptian artifacts overseas dates back centuries, the most significant waves occurred […]
EU to Increase Defence and Border Security Spending in 2026
Edited By: Africa Eye The European Union plans to allocate increased funding for defence and border security in 2026, despite a slight decrease in the overall budget. According to negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states, an agreement has been reached to set the 2026 budget at €190 billion. Planned spending on security […]
Report Highlights Increase in Fuel Trafficking Between Libya and Sudan
Edited By: Africa Eye A new report by the U.S.-based NGO The Sentry, published on 13 November, states that fuel trafficking between eastern Libya and Sudan has expanded since the outbreak of the Sudanese conflict in April 2023. Previous reports by UN experts and international organizations had already noted the existence of illicit transfers of […]
Ethiopia Confirms First Marburg Virus Outbreak Amid Intensified Containment Efforts
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the country’s first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus, identifying nine cases in the Omo region near the border with South Sudan. Marburg belongs to the filovirus family, which includes Ebola, and is known for its high fatality rate and severe hemorrhagic symptoms. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom […]
Doha Hosts Major Peace Deal Between the DRC Government and M23
Edited By: Widad WAHBI The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 movement signed a comprehensive peace agreement on Saturday in Doha, marking a significant step toward ending years of conflict in eastern Congo. The accord, known as the “Doha Framework for Comprehensive Peace,” follows several months of talks facilitated by Qatari mediation. The […]
Zelensky Heads to Madrid for Parliamentary Meetings
Edited By: Aya Selene Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Madrid on Tuesday for a series of high-level meetings, Spanish officials confirmed on Friday. The visit follows a stop in Paris and forms part of the Ukrainian leader’s ongoing diplomatic outreach across Europe. According to officials from the office of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, […]
Algeria: Dozens of Families Evacuated Due to Wildfires Near Tipaza
Edited By: Esengo Badi Algerian firefighters continued efforts on Friday to contain large wildfires that forced the evacuation of around fifty families near Tipaza, west of the capital, according to Civil Protection authorities. “Some fire hotspots have been brought under control, while extinguishing operations continue in other areas,” Civil Protection said in an afternoon statement. […]