Nowruz in Tehran: Crowded markets dispte ongoing airstrikes/in /by
Iran’s capital Tehran showed signs of cautious activity on 19 March 2026 as residents prepared for Nowruz, despite ongoing US-Israeli strikes that have disrupted daily life since 28 February.
Cameroon delays parliamentary elections, lawmakers to stay until end 2026/in /by
Cameroonian lawmakers yet again voted on Thursday to extend their mandate, according to official media.
Nowruz in London: Iranian diaspora marks spring amid grief over war in Iran/in /by
Members of the Iranian diaspora in north London gathered on 20 March to mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, despite concern over the ongoing war in Iran.
Madagascar’s president orders polygraph for aspiring ministers/in /by
Madagascar's military leader, President Michael Randrianirina, announced Thursday that anyone applying to become a minister in the new government will undergo lie detector tests to screen for corruption—a rare and unprecedented vetting measure.
Nigeria: Reps Committee Warns of Fuel Scarcity, Price Hike in 48 Hours/in /by
[Leadership] The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) on Thursday warned that Nigeria could face a fresh wave of fuel scarcity and rising petrol prices if urgent steps are not taken within 48 hours to address crude supply challenges to domestic refineries.
Egyptians attend prayers at a mosque to mark Eid celebrations/in /by
Egyptians attended prayers at a mosque in Cairo on Friday to mark the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, and bid farewell to the to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
UK and Nigeria agree deal to speed up deportations/in /by
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a new agreement aimed at accelerating the return of Nigerians without legal status in Britain, including failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers and convicted offenders.
Tunisian anti-racism activist sentenced to eight years in prison/in /by
A Tunisian court on Thursday sentenced anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison on financial misconduct charges, a ruling her lawyer condemned as "shocking" and politically motivated, marking the latest crackdown on civil society in the North African country.
NGOs in DR Congo offer street children skills and hope of a better future/in /by
Several thousand children are estimated to live on the streets in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa.
French tycoon Vincent Bolloré to stand trial in ‘African ports’ corruption case/in /by
French industrialist Vincent Bolloré will stand trial in December before the Paris criminal court in the so‑called “African ports” case.