Author: Widad Widad wahbi
France Opens Landmark Trial of Ex-Congolese Rebel Roger Lumbala for Atrocities in DRC
Edited By: Tendai Zola The trial of former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala, accused of complicity in crimes against humanity, opened Wednesday before the Paris Assize Court. The proceedings will examine atrocities committed between 2002 and 2003 in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to human rights organizations, the case is “historic,” marking […]
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Near Defense Pact Ahead of MBS–Trump White House Meeting
Edited By: Africa Eye U.S. and Saudi officials are engaged in intensive talks to finalize a comprehensive set of agreements — including a landmark defense pact — before Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming visit to the White House, according to U.S. officials cited by Axios. The high-level negotiations come as preparations intensify for next […]
Spain and Morocco Strengthen Counterterrorism Cooperation
Edited By: Widad Wahbi Spain and Morocco have deepened their strategic cooperation in counterterrorism and security during a series of meetings held in Madrid between Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of Morocco’s National Security and Territorial Surveillance, and senior Spanish security officials. During his visit, Hammouchi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit […]
South Africa Tests Africa’s First Homegrown Cholera Vaccine
Edited By: Esengo Badi A new chapter in Africa’s scientific independence may be unfolding in South Africa, where the Biovac Institute has begun clinical trials for the continent’s first fully developed and manufactured oral cholera vaccine. The trials aim to assess the vaccine’s safety in adults before comparing its efficacy to existing products on the […]
South Africa: Data Centres Rise as the Grid Falters
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani South Africa’s digital revolution is accelerating even as its power system struggles to keep pace. In Johannesburg and Cape Town, massive data centres are transforming empty plots into hubs of global cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Companies are pouring billions into new facilities, drawn by the country’s connectivity and market […]
Abu Dhabi in Africa: The Quiet Power Behind a Changing Continent
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Across Africa, governments are forging deeper partnerships with the United Arab Emirates, marking a shift from aid-based relationships toward pragmatic cooperation built on trade, logistics, energy, and security. The UAE has become one of the continent’s fastest-growing investors, channeling billions into ports, power plants, and digital infrastructure. Emirati companies […]
Avichay Adraee Retires After Nearly 30 Years as IDF Arabic Spokesperson
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Israeli media announced that Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army’s Arabic-language spokesperson, has retired after nearly three decades in military service. Adraee became widely known across the Arab world due to his frequent media appearances and his active presence on social platforms, where he promoted the Israeli military narrative, especially during […]
South Africa Takes Interim Leadership of SADC After Madagascar Steps Aside
Edited By: Aminata Diallo South Africa has assumed the rotating presidency of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on an interim basis until August 2026, following Madagascar’s decision to step down from the role due to an ongoing internal political transition. The decision was formalized during an extraordinary virtual summit held on November 7, where […]
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Holds Talks in Port Sudan to Support Crisis Settlement
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, traveled on Tuesday to Port Sudan for a bilateral visit aimed at deepening cooperation between Egypt and Sudan. During the visit, the minister is scheduled to meet with senior Sudanese officials to discuss ways to enhance mutual coordination and strengthen ties between the two […]
Suicide Bombing Near Islamabad Court Leaves 12 Dead
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) Twelve people were killed on Tuesday in a suicide bombing outside a courthouse in Islamabad, according to Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The attack occurred in the Kachehri judicial district, a high-security area of the capital where several courts and administrative institutions are located. Speaking to reporters at the […]
UN Report: Climate Disasters Displaced 250 Million People Over the Past Decade
Edited By: Africa Eye A new United Nations report released Monday reveals that climate-related disasters displaced more than 250 million people worldwide over the past decade – the equivalent of 70,000 people forced to flee their homes every day.The findings highlight how increasingly severe storms, floods, droughts and heat waves are reshaping global migration and […]
Moscow Announces Advances in Ukraine, Says It Seeks “Early Resolution”
Edited By: Aya Selene Russia announced on Monday that its forces had taken control of three additional localities in eastern and southern Ukraine, while the Kremlin reiterated that Moscow “wants to end the conflict as soon as possible.” In a statement, the Russian Defense Ministry said troops had seized the villages of Sladkoye and Novoye […]
U.S. Senate Moves Toward Ending Longest Shutdown in American History
Edited By: Salia Ondja The U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward ending what has become the longest government shutdown in the country’s history. On Sunday, senators voted 60 to 40 in favor of advancing a compromise bill aimed at restoring funding for key healthcare programs. The agreement, sought by Democrats for the past […]
African Union Opens 5th Session on Migration and Humanitarian Response in Addis Ababa
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The African Union opened on Monday in Addis Ababa the 5th Ordinary Session of its Specialized Technical Committee on Migration, Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons, a key platform for shaping continental policies on human mobility. Morocco is among the participating member states, represented by officials from the national departments concerned with […]
Germany Opens Trial of Saudi National Accused in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
Edited By: Aya Selene The trial of the alleged perpetrator of last year’s vehicle-ramming attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market opened on Monday in the eastern German city. Nearly eleven months after the incident, the proceedings are expected to span several months as the court examines the motivations behind the suspect’s actions. The accused, Taleb […]