Author: Widad Widad wahbi
South Sudan: Former Child Soldiers Begin New Chapter in Civilian Life
Edited By: Tendai Zola South Sudan has taken a significant step toward ending the use of child soldiers, with the release of a group of children previously serving in the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). The handover, overseen by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and national authorities, marks another chapter in […]
Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Leave Six Injured, Fuel Border Tensions
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, hitting a cement plant and a site operated by an environmental organization. At least six people were injured, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, while the blasts triggered widespread panic across nearby towns. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted […]
UN Condemns Madagascar Coup, Calls for Unity and Rule of Law
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The United Nations has issued a strong condemnation of the recent military takeover in Madagascar, urging the swift restoration of constitutional order. In a statement read by UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the unconstitutional change of government must be reversed and emphasized the importance of upholding the rule […]
Kenya: Police Fire on Odinga Mourners, Leaving at Least Two Dead
Edited By: Aminata Diallo At least two people were killed on Thursday after police in Nairobi opened fire to disperse thousands of mourners gathered to view the body of opposition leader Raila Odinga, who died earlier this week in India. Adamson Bungei, head of Kenya’s police operations, confirmed the deaths during what he described as […]
Morocco gears up for peak tourist season after record-breaking arrivals
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Morocco is heading into one of its busiest periods of the year, buoyed by a record surge in visitors. By the end of September 2025, the country had already welcomed 15 million tourists, a 14% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism. With autumn’s […]
Haiti: Doctors Without Borders closes emergency clinic in Port-au-Prince amid gang violence
Edited By: Tendai Zola Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced on Wednesday the indefinite closure of its emergency centre in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, citing worsening gang violence that has endangered staff and patients. The facility, located in the Turgeau neighbourhood, had already been temporarily shut in March after armed men opened fire on four MSF vehicles evacuating […]
Nigeria: Teenage Girls Defy Barriers to Chase Soccer Dreams in Muslim North
Edited By: Widad WAHBI ( With Reuters) In Kwara State, north-central Nigeria, a group of determined teenage girls are breaking cultural barriers to pursue their passion for soccer, despite criticism from conservative voices in their community. At the Model Queens Football Academy in Ilorin, players like 17-year-old Maryam Muhammed lace up their boots in hijab […]
UN: Global CO2 Levels Reach Record High, Driving Climate Extremes
Edited By: Tendai Zola The United Nations has sounded the alarm after new data showed that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere rose by the highest margin ever recorded last year, pushing the planet further into uncharted climate territory. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the growth rate of CO2 concentrations has now tripled […]
Tunisia: Exhibition Showcases Centuries of Italian Influence on Architecture
Edited By: Widad WAHBI In Tunisia, the recently restored Ahmed Bey Palace has opened its doors to Italianisances, a traveling exhibition that explores the deep architectural ties between Tunisia and Italy. After debuting in La Marsa, the exhibition has now reached Tunis, where it sheds light on centuries of Italian decorative and structural influence across […]
Kenya: Rangers Struggle to Balance Human-Wildlife Coexistence Near Nairobi
Edited By: Tendai Zola On the southern edge of Nairobi National Park, where the Kenyan capital meets the wilderness, residents are increasingly encountering lions wandering beyond the park’s borders. As new housing developments spread into once open land, the delicate coexistence between people and wildlife is becoming more strained. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), responsible […]
‘Inhumane’: Israel Forces 154 Freed Palestinian Prisoners into Exile After Ceasefire Deal
Edited By: Tendai Zola Families of Palestinian detainees released under the recent ceasefire deal expressed anger and grief on Monday after learning that many of their loved ones would not be returning home, but instead deported abroad. According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Office, at least 154 Palestinians freed by Israel as part of a […]
South Africa: At Least 42 Dead in Limpopo Bus Crash
Edited By: Widad WAHBI A devastating bus accident in northern South Africa has left at least 42 people dead after the vehicle veered off a mountain road and plunged into a ravine near the town of Makhado, Limpopo province. The crash occurred on Sunday evening along the N1 highway, a key route linking South Africa […]
Gabon: President Nguema’s Party Secures Parliamentary Majority
Edited By: Sekou Kagné President Brice Oligui Nguema’s party, the Democratic Union of Builders (UDB), has secured a parliamentary majority following the second round of legislative elections held on Saturday, according to results released by the national electoral body. The UDB is projected to win 55 of the 145 seats in the National Assembly, consolidating […]
Nigeria National Team Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Rare Mid-Air Incident
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The Nigerian national football team narrowly escaped danger on Saturday after their chartered plane was forced to make an emergency landing when the cockpit windshield cracked mid-flight. The incident occurred just two days before Nigeria’s crucial World Cup qualifying match against Benin, a fixture that could decide the group’s final standings. […]
Gabes in Revolt: Tunisians Storm Phosphate Plant Over Pollution Fears
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Anger over pollution and public health reached a boiling point in southern Tunisia on Saturday, as residents stormed the state-run Tunisian Chemical Group (CGT) phosphate complex in Gabes, demanding its immediate closure. Witnesses reported that protesters entered the facility, accusing the plant of causing widespread respiratory illnesses and environmental degradation in […]