Muscovites appear unconcerned by latest US threats of sanctions and weapons deliveries to Ukraine/in /by
Muscovites reacted calmly to the announcement made by US President Donald Trump Monday, who said he would punish Russia with “biting" tariffs if a peace deal with Ukraine isn't reached within 50 days.
UN mission to Haiti extended for another six months/in /by
The gang violence in Haiti shows no sign of slowing down. Last week, an estimated 27 000 people were displaced from their homes in Haiti's central region following armed attacks. The UN mission (BINUH) is hoped to help strengthen political stability and human rights.
Morocco’s oases struggle to survive amid growing desertification/in /by
In the Moroccan town of Skoura, a once-thriving oasis is facing an uncertain future. Known for its fertile land and steady water supply, the Skoura Oasis is now drying up as desertification intensifies.
Gaza conflict overshadows EU-Southern Neighbourhood talks in Brussels/in /by
Foreign ministers from Egypt and Israel joined EU officials in Brussels on Monday for the fifth EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting. It was the first such gathering since the October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent Israeli military response in Gaza.
Nigeria: Dangote Seeks Licence to Build Largest, Deepest Seaport/in /by
[Leadership] Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is pursuing approval to construct Nigeria's largest and deepest seaport in Olokola, Ogun State, Bloomberg reports.
Almost 300 killed in wave of violence in Sudan’s North Kordofan/in /by
A new wave of violence has erupted in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, with activists reporting that almost 300 people have been killed in attacks that began over the weekend.
Al-Shabab fighters seize central Somali town, displacing thousands/in /by
Fighters of the al-Qaeda-linked group captured the town of Tardo in the central Hiiran region.
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if no Ukraine peace deal reached within 50 days/in /by
The US president made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Cameroon: Mixed reactions in Yaoundé after Biya announces bid for another term/in /by
Paul Biya announced on Sunday he would seek re-election for another presidential term.
DRC: More than 300,000 civil servants eligible to new retirement plan/in /by
The long-awaited retirement of civil servants could finally resume, the Congolese government spokesperson announced on Monday.