Author: Widad Widad wahbi
Namibia deploys 500 soldiers to combat massive wildfire in Etosha National Park
Edited By: Tendai Zola Namibia has mobilized more than 500 soldiers to help contain a devastating wildfire that has swept through nearly a third of Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife reserves. The blaze, which began last Monday, has already destroyed around 30% of the park’s grazing grounds, covering an estimated 7,700 […]
Russia and Ethiopia move forward with nuclear power plant agreement
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Russia and Ethiopia have signed a key document paving the way for the construction of a nuclear power plant in the East African nation, according to Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom. The action plan, signed in Moscow on Thursday during a nuclear energy forum, brings together Rosatom’s Director General Aleksei Likhachev […]
Madagascar imposes curfew in Antananarivo after violent protests over power and water shortages
Edited By: Tendai Zola Authorities in Madagascar declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital Antananarivo on Thursday, after demonstrations against recurring electricity cuts and water shortages spiraled into violence. Thousands of mostly young protesters poured into the streets, holding placards and chanting “We need water, we need electricity.” Police responded with tear gas to disperse […]
Mauritanian NGO Urges Algeria to Address Human Rights Concerns in Tindouf Camps
Edited By: Tendai Zola During the General Debate under item 5 of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, the Network for the Development of Mauritania voiced concerns regarding Algeria’s cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms, particularly in relation to the Tindouf camps. Speaking on behalf of the NGO, Mr. Abdelouahab Brahim Gain stated […]
Nigeria: New Trial Opens for Singer Accused of Blasphemy
Edited By : Aminata Diallo The Supreme Court of Nigeria has opened a new trial in the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, a Sufi Muslim singer convicted of blasphemy in 2020. His lawyers are seeking the cancellation of the retrial, arguing that provisions of Sharia law prescribing the death penalty for blasphemy and adultery conflict with […]
Italy Sends Warship to Monitor Gaza Aid Flotilla
Edited By: Africa Eye Italy has deployed a naval frigate to monitor a flotilla of more than 50 boats attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, following reports of drone attacks as the convoy departed from Greece. According to participants — including activists, lawmakers, and journalists — the Global Sumud Flotilla was harassed by up to […]
WTO Chief Calls for Reform Amid Global Trade Crisis
Edited By: Widad WAHBI The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged member states to use the current global trade crisis as an opportunity for reform, emphasizing the importance of restoring stability and fairness to international commerce. Speaking in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), Okonjo-Iweala underlined the WTO’s […]
Egypt’s President Pardons British-Egyptian Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah
Edited By: Tendai Zola Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has pardoned Alaa Abdel Fattah, a prominent British-Egyptian activist who had been in prison for six years, according to state media and his family. The pardon was part of a decision affecting six people whose sentences were commuted following a request from the National Council […]
Niger: Seven Soldiers Killed in Armed Attack in the West
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Seven Nigerien soldiers were killed and two others wounded in an attack carried out by armed assailants in the west of the country, the Nigerien army announced on Sunday. In its latest weekly bulletin covering the period from September 13 to 20, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) reported that a […]
Congo to Replace Cobalt Export Ban with Quotas Starting October 16
Edited By: Tendai Zola The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s leading cobalt producer, announced it will lift its export ban on October 16 and introduce an annual quota system to regulate global supply, the country’s strategic minerals regulator said on Sunday. Under the new system, miners will be allowed to ship up to […]
Eastern Congo Conflict Drives Rising Demand for Prosthetics
Edited By: Widad WAHBI In North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the consequences of ongoing violence are increasingly visible in orthopedic centers treating those wounded in the conflict. Thirty-year-old Melissa Hamuli was severely injured during a bombing in the town of Mubambiro earlier this year. Although she narrowly avoided amputation, her legs no longer […]
Cyberattack Paralyzes Major European Airports
Edited By: Tendai Zola Air traffic across Europe was thrown into chaos on Friday after a large-scale cyberattack crippled key check-in and boarding systems, sparking widespread delays, cancellations, and mounting frustration among passengers. The attack targeted systems run by Collins Aerospace, a leading aviation service provider whose technology underpins check-in, boarding, and baggage handling operations […]
Ukraine to Sell Surplus Weapons Abroad to Fund Domestic Military Production
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday that Kyiv plans to begin selling certain types of weapons to foreign partners in order to generate revenue for its domestic arms industry. In his daily address, Zelensky said Ukraine possesses “some types of weapons in quantities far greater than we actually need today,” […]
Ghana: West African Deportees from the U.S. File Lawsuit Against Accra
Edited By: Africa Eye (with AFP) In Accra, eleven West African nationals deported from the United States have filed a lawsuit against the Ghanaian government, accusing it of unlawful detention upon their arrival. The information was confirmed on Friday by their lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor. According to the complaint, lodged on Wednesday, the deportees — originating […]
U.S. Veto Blocks Gaza Ceasefire Resolution at UN Security Council
Edited By: Widad WAHBI The United States on Thursday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, thwarting international efforts to end the ongoing war amid mounting global pressure. Fourteen out of the Council’s fifteen members voted in favor of the resolution, but Washington, a permanent member, […]