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South Africa to deploy troops to crime hotspots within 10 days
Crime-weary South Africa will deploy army units alongside police within 10 days to tackle rampant crime fuelled by drugs gangs and illegal miners, the police minister said Tuesday.
Nigeria issues warning over illegal recruitment of its citizens for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Nigeria warned its nationals against being recruited for armed conflicts abroad after reports that some were duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as were citizens of other African countries.
Nigeria and Kenya lead production of electric vans using Chinese kits
As nations seek to cut fuel costs and reduce emissions, both countries have signed deals to assemble vehicles using kits produced by automakers in China.
Erdogan in Addis: Turkey deepens Ethiopia ties
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Ethiopia for his first official visit since 2015. He was received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with an elaborate ceremony at the presidential palace in Addis Ababa.
UN calls on both authorities in Libya to protect rights of migrants
A new report by two of its agencies describes systematic rights violations and abuses of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
Art dealers shift focus to Gulf buyers amid global sales slump
As global art sales tumble, the oil-rich Gulf is emerging as the industry's new frontier, with heavyweights like Art Basel making their regional debut in Qatar to tap into a surge of cultural investment.
Pix of the Day February 17, 2026
Pix of the Day February 17, 2026
Sudan’s children caught between war and hope
Sudan is one of the countries that practices female genital mutilation. The UN Children's Fund and the UN Population Fund, UNFPA, have a joint program on the elimination of female genital mutilation, which the agencies continue to implement despite the challenges of a country at war.
U.S. Embassy in Ghana opens over 1,000 new visa Interview slots
The United States Embassy in Ghana has announced the release of more than 1,000 new interview appointments for B1/B2 visas, offering fresh opportunities for applicants seeking to travel to the U.S. for business or tourism.
Workers at Kenya’s main airport call off strike after two days of disruption
The industrial action caused severe disruptions to local and international flights and air traffic control operations.