Author: Widad Widad wahbi
African Union Urges Immediate Action as Insurgency Worsens in Mali
Edited By: Africa Eye (With Reuters) The African Union has called for urgent international intervention, including intelligence-sharing, to tackle the escalating security crisis in Mali, where insurgents have imposed a fuel blockade and are kidnapping foreign nationals. Since September, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an Al Qaeda-linked jihadist group in the Sahel region, has been […]
Al Ahly Clinches Egyptian Super Cup with Victory Over Zamalek
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Al Ahly emerged victorious in the Egyptian Super Cup, defeating arch-rivals Zamalek 2-0 in the final held Sunday at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The team, coached by Jess Thorup, dominated the match, opening the scoring in the 44th minute with a strike from Moroccan forward Achraf […]
U.S. Airports Face Chaos as Air Traffic Controllers Work Without Pay Amid Government Shutdown
Edited By: Aya Selene The United States is on the brink of a major air travel crisis as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to paralyze airport operations and disrupt the aviation sector. Authorities have warned that the number of flights nationwide could drastically decline, causing widespread cancellations, delays, and chaos for travelers. The administration […]
DR Congo Suspends Chinese Mining Company Over Environmental Pollution
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended the operations of a Chinese mining company in the south of the country following a spill that affected residential areas in Lubumbashi, the nation’s second-largest city, according to government authorities. Mining Minister Louis Watum Kabamba announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he visited […]
Tigray Party Accuses Ethiopian Government of Drone Strikes
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) accused the Ethiopian government on Friday of carrying out drone strikes in the Tigray region, claiming that the attacks caused casualties among both its fighters and local residents. The statement was released by the party, whose forces engaged in a devastating conflict with […]
Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After 6.7-Magnitude Earthquake
Edited By: Tendai Zola Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning on Sunday following a 6.7-magnitude earthquake off the country’s northeast coast. The quake struck at 5:03 p.m. local time (08:03 GMT) near Iwate Prefecture. Authorities cautioned that tsunami waves of up to one meter could reach coastal areas. No immediate damage or casualties were […]
EU Naval Force Secures Tanker After Pirate Attack in Gulf of Aden
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) The European Union’s naval anti-piracy force announced Friday that it successfully secured an oil tanker that had come under attack in the Gulf of Aden, amid renewed concerns about a possible resurgence of piracy off the coast of Somalia. The region was once a global hotspot for hijackings and […]
Rwanda and DR Congo Renew Commitment to Peace Efforts, Says U.S.
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé The United States announced Friday that Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to step up efforts to reduce tensions and uphold the peace agreement signed in June, despite continued fighting in eastern DRC. The region, which borders Rwanda and is rich in natural resources, has experienced armed […]
Malawi Faces Critical Shortage of Night-Shift Nurses in Rural Maternity Wards
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani In the quiet hours of Chikwawa District, a single midwife moves between two dimly lit wards, listening for the next cry or complication. She is one of only a handful still on duty in a district that once had dozens. Over the past two years, many of her colleagues have […]
Dr. Abdul Basit Syed Leads Global Campaign to Establish World Moral Day
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie A global movement for peace and dignity is reaching a decisive moment as renowned humanitarian leader Dr. Abdul Basit Syed, founder of the international organization World Humanitarian Drive (WHD) and recipient of the prestigious Freedom of the City of London, prepares to submit a petition to His Majesty King Charles […]
Tunisia: Rached Ghannouchi Begins Hunger Strike as Opposition Escalates Protest
Edited By: Africa Eye (With Reuters) Jailed opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi, 84, has begun a hunger strike in protest against what he and his lawyers describe as unjust detention, becoming the third prominent Tunisian political leader to refuse food in recent days. The move marks a new escalation in the standoff between the opposition and […]
From Minerals to Markets: How Germany Is Rewiring Its African Policy
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Germany is redefining its economic relationship with Africa as part of a wider strategy to reduce dependency on dominant suppliers and secure access to critical minerals essential for its industrial transition. The Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative of German Business has urged Berlin to treat Africa not as a peripheral aid recipient […]
US Adopts Deal-Based Strategy in Africa to Counter China and Boost Regional Stability
Edited By: Widad WAHBI The United States is reshaping its approach to Africa, prioritizing commercial partnerships, strategic investment in critical minerals, and stability through economic cooperation as part of an effort to provide an alternative to China’s influence. The strategy reflects a shift away from traditional aid-centered models toward mutually beneficial agreements that emphasize private-sector […]
Erdogan Sues Opposition Leader for Alleged Insult and Moral Damages
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has filed two legal complaints against the leader of the country’s main opposition party, alleging insult and moral damage, his lawyer announced on Thursday. According to attorney Hüseyin Aydin, the complaints were submitted to a court in Ankara and include a claim for 500,000 Turkish lira […]
Orano Confirms Release of Its Detained Representative in Niger
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) The French nuclear fuel group Orano (formerly Areva) confirmed on Thursday that its local representative in Niger, Ibrahim Courmo, has been released after being held in the country since May. “It is a relief for us, for our teams, and for Orano’s leadership,” the company’s spokesperson told AFP.In September, […]