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Israel partnership sparks hope as drought ravages Somaliland farms/in /by
Under the scorching sun in Somaliland, farmer Muhummad Mohamad Ismail digs trenches around his orange and papaya trees, carving shallow basins to trap every drop of water. After losing more than half his crop to drought, he says survival depends on making the most of what little rain falls.
Jihadist group militants increase attacks in Nigeria-Niger-Benin borderlands/in /by
New data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) project showed that various jihadist groups, such as Al-Qaida and JNIM have recently expanded their activity in the border region between Nigeria, Niger and Benin, turning the zone into a flashpoint of violence.
Pix of the Day, 25 February 2026/in /by
Africanews takes a look at the most striking images linked to current events.
Closing arguments begin in appeal trial of accused Franco-Rwandan génocidaire/in /by
The four-week Paris appeal trial of an accused Franco-Rwandan génocidaire started hearing closing arguments on Wednesday.
Japan tests AI robot monk ‘Buddharoid’ to guide Buddhist faithful/in /by
An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.
Floods kill 46 as mud and debris choke Brazilian towns in Minas Gerais State/in /by
Brazil’s Minas Gerais reels after torrential rains cause deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 46, displacing thousands and destroying businesses.
Jordan: Prince Harry and Meghan visit Gaza evacuees in WHO mental health mission/in /by
Jordan welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan, on Wednesday as they met patients evacuated from Gaza during a humanitarian visit focused on health and recovery.
Life slowly returns to Port-au-Prince area after Haiti drives gangs out/in /by
Glimmers of life appear after Haiti retakes control of a key area from powerful gangs.
Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions/in /by
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions.
Ethiopia’s President Selassie welcomes Israel’s President Herzog for talks on strengthening ties/in /by
Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie welcomed his counterpart Isaac Herzog on Wednesday to the Presidential Palace in Addis Ababa.