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Shell Expands Venezuelan Investments Through Trinidad and Tobago Gas Deal

Edited By: Aminata Diallo   Trinidad and Tobago has reached an agreement with British energy giant Shell to develop and exploit natural gas from Venezuela’s offshore Loran field, a move expected to boost regional gas production and create a new export route for Venezuelan energy supplies to international markets. Trinidadian Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal announced […]

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Sets Conditions for Deal as Trump Signals Progress in Talks

Edited By: Aminata Diallo Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated that Tehran will not endorse any agreement aimed at ending the conflict with the United States unless it fully safeguards the rights and interests of the Iranian people, while U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that a deal could be within reach. Speaking […]

ICC Orders €7.25 Million in Reparations for Victims of Malian Jihadist Leader

Edited By: Africa Eye The International Criminal Court has ordered €7.25 million in reparations for victims of a former Malian jihadist leader convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The International Criminal Court announced that reparations would be distributed to approximately 65,202 eligible victims of Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, […]

Iran seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Edited By: Africa Eye Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced on Wednesday that its naval forces had seized two vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors. According to a statement, the naval units of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detected the two ships earlier in […]

Trump Signals Potential Shift Toward Cuba After Iran

Edited By: Tendai Zola U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington could turn its attention to Cuba after addressing the situation with Iran. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated that many Cuban Americans had been subjected to “serious mistreatment,” adding that some had relatives who were killed or assaulted. He described Cuba as a […]

Report Warns of Rising Iranian Cyber Threats to U.S. Water Infrastructure

Edited By: Africa Eye A report by The Washington Post has warned of escalating Iranian cyber threats targeting water infrastructure in the United States, describing such attacks as a potential “silent war” that could persist even amid any military de-escalation between Washington and Tehran. According to the report, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency […]

Iran Says It Shot Down Three U.S. Aircraft During Rescue Mission

Edited By: Africa Eye   Iran’s armed forces announced on Sunday that they had shot down three U.S. military aircraft involved in a rescue operation for a pilot whose aircraft crashed on Friday. Earlier in the day, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American forces had carried out “one of the most daring search and […]

Iran warns UN Security Council ahead of vote on Hormuz security

Edited By: Africa Eye Iran has warned the United Nations Security Council against taking what it described as any “provocative step” ahead of an anticipated vote on a draft resolution concerning maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that any such move—particularly one that could authorize the use of […]

Putin Reaffirms Russia as “Reliable Partner” to Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict

Edited By: Sekou Kagné Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Moscow’s support for Iran, describing Russia as a “loyal friend and reliable partner” in a message addressed to Iranian leaders on the occasion of Nowruz. According to a Kremlin statement, Putin extended his greetings to Iran’s leadership, including Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. […]

South Africa Summons New US Ambassador Over “Non-Diplomatic” Remarks

Edited By: Africa Eye South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Wednesday that the newly appointed United States ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell, had been summoned to explain remarks described as “non-diplomatic,” less than a month after taking up his post in Pretoria. Bozell made the comments during his first public appearance since arriving […]

U.S. Defense Secretary Says Iran Will Eventually Have “No Choice but to Surrender”

Edited By: Africa Eye U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Iran will eventually reach a point where it will have “no option but to surrender,” as the war between Iran and the United States and Israel continues. In an interview with CBS News, Hegseth stated that Washington is determined to ensure that Tehran never […]

Why Washington Is Refocusing on the Horn of Africa?

Edited By: Aya Selene Washington has recently redirected its strategic focus toward the Horn of Africa at a time of intensifying international competition over the region and its vital maritime corridors. This shift was underscored by a regional tour by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, who visited Egypt, Ethiopia”,”horn of africa country”], Kenya, […]

Iran announces monthly cash aid as economic protests enter second week

Edited By: Aminata Diallo The Iranian government announced on Sunday that it will provide a monthly financial allowance to citizens in an effort to ease economic pressure, following a week of protests triggered by worsening living conditions. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on state television that each individual would receive the equivalent of one million […]

U.S. lifts Caribbean airspace restrictions, allowing flights to gradually resume after recent military activity linked to Venezuela.

Edited By: Esengo Badi The United States announced on Sunday the lifting of airspace restrictions over the Caribbean, imposed following the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela, paving the way for a gradual resumption of commercial flights after widespread cancellations. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said aviation authorities had issued official guidance to American airlines […]

Madagascar’s Ousted President Andry Rajoelina Calls for Unity in First Message Since Removal

Edited By: Aya Selene More than three months after leaving office, Madagascar’s former president Andry Rajoelina has addressed the nation for the first time since his removal in September, delivering a New Year message marked by calls for unity and restraint. In a statement released on 1 January 2026, Rajoelina extended his wishes of “peace, […]