Israel and Iran exchange fire for first time since April ceasefire
Israel said Monday that Iran had launched missiles targeting it, hours after Israel launched airstrikes targeting central and western Iran in response to missile fire from Tehran. The exchange of strikes threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a regional war.
Nigerian army frees 360 people abducted by Boko Haram
The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country.
Namibia: There’s Only One Vitol – Amutse
[Namibian] International oil trader Vitol is a single entity, despite having multiple companies and operational subsidiaries.
Ousmane Sonko warns opponents after being elected PASTEF party chief
Sonko alluded to his split with Faye in a speech broadcast by the Pastef party.
Iranians express dismay and hope towards the national team ahead of World Cup
In a Tehran neighbourhood dotted with shops selling football jerseys and sporting goods, 10-year-old Helma was already feeling World Cup fever.
Nigeria: Rescued orphaned elephant highlights conservation fight
As dawn breaks over Nigeria's Okomu National Park, an exhausted wildlife caretaker prepares milk formula for Agbaibor, a months-old orphaned forest elephant rescued after wandering out of the rainforest alone. "The baby elephant has to take two litres of this per meal," said Joshua Aribasoye, one of
Ousmane Sonko consolidates support from the PASTEF party
Sonko alluded to his split with Faye in a speech broadcast by the Pastef party.
Pope visits Madrid welfare center, meets homeless and highlights against prejudice
Pope Leo XIV visited a welfare center run by the Caritas charity in a deprived area of Madrid on Saturday.
DRC: Local authorities, church impose certain Ebola restriction measures
Solange Hahati, a bride, said that they had invited 300 people to her wedding, but when they arrived at the church, the church authorities allowed only 50 people to enter.
Tunisians protest against undocumented sub-Saharan African migrants
Protesters gathered on Saturday at midday outside the headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the Lac district of Tunis, demanding the deportation of undocumented sub-Saharan African migrants and calling on the organization to leave Tunisia.