Oil prices surge as Iran vows to attack ships in Strait of Hormuz/in /by
The closure of the sea passage threatens to choke what is the world’s most vital oil and gas route, accounting for a fifth of global flows.
United States imposes sanctions on Rwanda military over fighting in DR Congo/in /by
It says its actions in the eastern DRC are sabotaging President Donald Trump's peace deal between Kigali and Kinshasa.
Zimbabwe releases over 4,000 prisoners under presidential amnesty/in /by
The justice minister says the amnesty focuses on vulnerable groups and those who have demonstrated significant progress in their rehabilitation.
Ethiopia marks battle of Adwa anniversary amid rising tensions with Eritrea/in /by
With full military pomp, Ethiopia has marked the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa, celebrating its 1896 victory over invading Italian forces, a triumph that ensured the country was never colonized and remains a powerful symbol of national pride.
Congo-Brazzaville gears up for controversial March 15 presidential election/in /by
Since late February, the Republic of Congo has been alive with the March 15 presidential campaign. Among seven candidates, incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso was the first to launch his bid, drawing massive crowds at a rally in Pointe-Noire, the country’s economic capital.
Drone attack targets DRC’s strategic Kisangani airport/in /by
Provincial authorities in Tshopo said the attack took place on Sunday and blamed the anti-government M23 armed group, which is backed by neighbouring Rwanda. According to officials, four “kamikaze drones loaded with submunitions” were launched at the airport but were intercepted and shot down.
Guinea’s Doumbouya ‘in good health’ advisors say after questions over ongoing absence/in /by
Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya, who has been absent from the country for more than two weeks, is in "good health", authorities told local media Monday, as speculation swirled surrounding his medical fitness.
Zimbabwe frees nearly 4,000 inmates under presidential amnesty/in /by
A total of 4,305 -- including 223 women -- will eventually be released, Ziyambi said, with the scheme "focusing on vulnerable groups and those who have demonstrated significant progress in their rehabilitation".
Deal with Israel could backfire on Somaliland’s Port of Berbera amid regional upheaval/in /by
Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. But with missiles flying across the region, it could also be a target.
UN Nuclear Watchdog convenes amid Middle East tensions/in /by
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) convened an extraordinary session in Vienna following a sharp escalation of tensions after joint Israeli–US strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory missile attacks.