Two hostages captured in Niger freed by Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali/in /by
Two men held hostage in Mali have been freed after almost two years in captivity, the Russian army said on Tuesday. Russian national Oleg Greta and Ukrainian Yuri Yurov were rescued by a "special operation" carried out by Russia's Africa Corps  unit,  Moscow said in a statement.
Iran targets three ships in Strait of Hormuz escalation/in /by
A global shipping route is once again under threat as Iranian forces move against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Earth Day: Extreme weather a growing threat to democray, report says/in /by
Extreme climate events are increasingly threatening democracy, with at least 94 elections and referendums in 52 countries disrupted by natural hazards over the past two decades, a report published Wednesday said.
Nigeria’s Tinubu sacks finance minister in surprise cabinet reshuffle/in /by
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has sacked his finance minister Wale Edun as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle. Stepping into the role is former Minister of State for Finance Taiwo Oyedele. He played a central role in the administration's tax overhaul which took effect at the start of this year.
Nigeria’s President Tinubu sacks finance and housing ministers in cabinet reshuffle/in /by
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has sacked his finance minister Wale Edun as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle. Stepping into the role is former Minister of State for Finance Taiwo Oyedele. He played a central role in the administration's tax overhaul which took effect at the start of this year.
Nearly 8,000 migrants dead or missing in 2025/in /by
Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, according to the United Nations, a stark reminder that for many, the journey in search of safety or opportunity remains deadly.
Russia and Libya vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation/in /by
Russia is ready to assist Libya in “restoring unity and national reconciliation,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday after holding talks with Libya’s acting foreign minister, Taher Al-Baour, in Moscow.
Pix of the Day, 22 April 2026/in /by
Pix of the Day, 22 April 2026
Death sentences soar in DR Congo after moratorium lifted, report warns/in /by
The number of death sentences handed down in the Democratic Republic of Congo has skyrocketed since the government lifted a de facto moratorium on executions in 2024, a campaign group warned Tuesday.
Libya, UAE fuelled Sudan war with Colombian mercenaries, reports find/in /by
Newly released reports say Colombian mercenaries helped the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces fight the Sudanese army, as the civil war gripping the country is entering its fourth year.