Attempted coup in Benin symptom of institutional weaknesses in West Africa region, UNSC hears/in /by
The attempted coup in Benin earlier this month should be seen as a wake up call for institutional reform, the UN Security Council heard on Thursday.
Bulgarian protests continue, citizens demand end to corruption and fair judiciary/in /by
Bulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government's resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure to the situation.
Russian bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, wounding 35 and intensifying frontline battles/in /by
Ukraine saw fresh Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 18 December that wounded dozens, while Odesa endured its longest blackout of the war after attacks on power networks.
Sudan: UN says RSF killed 1,000 civilians in Zamzam refugee camp in April/in /by
A UN report released on Thursday said that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had killed at least 1,000 civilians during a three-day attack on the Zamzam refugee camp in Sudan's Darfur region last April.
Football: Morocco wins Arab Cup, is Africa Cup next?/in /by
Morocco won the Arab Cup on Thursday night after a tight match against Jordan in Qatar. Fans back home in Rabat were ecstatic, with many already setting their sights on the next trophy: the Africa Cup.
Sudan’s top general meets Egyptian President amid growing pressure to resolve the war/in /by
Sudan’s top general Abdel-Fattah Burhan met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo Thursday amid growing pressure to resolve the war in Sudan.
Nigeria issues formal apology to Burkina Faso over airspace violation/in /by
Nigeria’s foreign minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, travelled to Ouagadougou on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, to deliver an official apology after a Nigerian military aircraft violated the airspace of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
Sarajevo faces severe pollution and fog, residents advised to stay indoors/in /by
Sarajevo faced heavy fog and pollution on Thursday, causing flight cancellations and traffic disruptions.
Morocco step up AFCON 2025 preparations ahead of Comoros opener/in /by
Morocco’s preparations continue under strict discipline, with expectations high as the host nation aims for a strong start and a deep run in AFCON 2025.
A look at four female directors making waves in Arab cinema/in /by
Arab female film directors have helped change the landscape of Arab cinema in recent years, presenting stories that haven't been told before and claiming space in an industry in a region that rarely makes room for women to grow.