France to deploy aircraft carrier to Mediterranean to protect shipping/in /by
As energy prices soar following the United States and Israel’s war on Iran, the French president said it will help secure maritime routes.
Spain: From AI assistants to humanoid robots, 5G dominates MWC Barcelona/in /by
Spain’s MWC in Barcelona showcases real-world AI and 5G, from humanoid robots to connected ambulances.
Lebanon counts dead and wounded as Israeli airstrikes batter Beirut/in /by
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon on 3 March 2026 as the conflict with Hezbollah and Iran widened, leaving dozens dead, many injured, and shelters overwhelmed.
Israeli strike hits Beirut hotel as Israel-Hezbollah clashes escalate/in /by
Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and areas southeast of the city, killing several people as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire amid a widening regional conflict.
At least six dead after a mine shaft collapses in eastern DR Congo/in /by
The accident took place in Rubaya, scene of another fatal incident in February in which at least 200 people died.
West African states to create new force to fight jihadists in region/in /by
Sources say the initial aim is to have around 2,000 troops ready to fight "terrorism and insecurity" across West Africa.
Malawi: Middle East War Threatens Malawi’s Fuel, Fertiliser and Food Prices/in /by
[Nyasa Times] The ongoing war in the Middle East could soon be felt in the pockets of ordinary Malawians, with energy and economic experts warning that the country will not escape the shockwaves of rising oil and fertiliser prices.
Boat capsize off Libya highlights deadly Mediterranean migration route/in /by
Emergency teams are recovering victims after a migrant boat capsized off the coast near Derna, between Al-Tamimi and Umm Al-Razm in Libya, once again underscoring the dangers of the Central Mediterranean migration route.
Somalia’s drought leaves 6.5 million on brink of hunger crisis, says ICRC/in /by
Somalia is teetering on the brink of a worsening humanitarian emergency, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which warns that 6.5 million people are facing acute hunger as prolonged drought devastates livelihoods.
Africa: Oil Prices Jump 9 Per Cent Amid Us/Israel War On Iran/in /by
[Premium Times] On Monday morning, Brent crude climbed 9 per cent to $79.41 per barrel from $72.87 on Friday -- a seven-month high -- based on figures from FactSet.