40 migrants, including infants, die in boat sinking off Tunisia
Forty people, including infants, died when a boat carrying migrants seeking to reach Europe sank Wednesday off the coast of Tunisia, according to local judicial authorities. Around 30 others were rescued.
At least two people killed after a house collapsed in Casablanca
Residents of Casablanca awoke on Wednesday to tragic news of a house collapse in the “Old Medina,” resulting in the deaths of two people and ongoing efforts to rescue a third individual.
African football player of the year: the list of candidates revealed
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) published its list of candidates for the player of the year award on Wednesday. While the date of the ceremony is not yet known, the event already promises quite some suspense.
American missionary abducted in Niger as security worsens, sources say
An American missionary has been kidnapped in Niger's capital, Niamey, according to security sources and local media.
Egypt, EU hold first-ever summit to deepen ties on trade, security, and migration
The summit comes amid the European Union’s broader effort to strengthen partnerships across the Mediterranean — a move seen as crucial for managing migration, securing trade routes, and maintaining regional stability.
Why Khartoum’s Airport reopening matters beyond Sudan
The reopening comes as the Sudanese military continues to battle the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in a months-long fight to stabilize a country already ravaged by years of political turmoil and conflict since the fall of former leader Omar al-Bashir in 2019.
Pumpkins take centre stage at Germany’s biggest autumn festival
Autumn in Germany means pumpkins take centre stage at the Klaistow farm, located about 56 kilometres southwest of Berlin.
Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti, Dominican Republic
Melissa was expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Friday and approach Jamaica and southwest Haiti later this week
Apathy and unease ahead of Ivory Coast’s polls after protests in Abidjan
The recent wave of arrests in Ivorz Coast is causing jitters in some neighbourhood of the capitla Abidjan
Security Council urges Haiti’s leaders to hold election as deadline nears
Haiti’s transitional presidential council is tasked with holding general elections before Feb. 7, 2026, when the nine-member council is supposed to step down