Africa
Nigerian troops repelled simultaneous assaults by Islamist terrorists on military bases in Borno
Borno, the epicenter of Nigeria's 17-year Islamist insurgency, has seen Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters intensify attacks on both troops and civilians.
Death of Saif al-Islam Gadhafi deepens Libya’s political fragmentation - analysis
Beyond soccer: Morocco’s quest for regional stability in Africa - opinion
An African bishop’s warning: America is funding its own enemies in Somalia - opinion
Israel becomes first UN member state to recognize Somaliland, Netanyahu declares
Netanyahu congratulated Somaliland President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi and praised his leadership and commitment to security, stability, and peace.
Carrying babies in cloth treated with insecticide reduces malaria cases
The six-month study conducted in regions of Uganda where malaria is endemic included 400 mothers and their babies, ages 6 months to 18 months.
Taking responsibility: Africa must stop looking to the West to solve its terror crisis - opinion
Terrorism is growing across Africa as coups, corruption, and weak leadership leave nations exposed and children unsafe.
Burhan is using Sudan-Israel normalization to secure his power - opinion
Normalization has become less about peace and more about political survival for Sudan’s leaders.
As global powers compete for Africa, Israel risks being left on sidelines - opinion
With China, Russia, the Gulf, and the US expanding their footprint, Africa is the next decisive arena. Israel must not be left on the sidelines.
Ghana and Israel go tit for tat deporting each others' citizens in diplomatic storm
"If Israel deports 10 Ghanaians, we will deport 10. 20, we'll deport 20. 50 we'll deport 50. We are not going to accept this," said FM Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Ohana, Johnson launch bid to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Meeting at the US Capitol for the first time since the ceasefire took effect, Ohana and Johnson signed a joint letter to the Nobel Committee urging Trump’s selection.
Over 100, including children, killed in attack on Sudan kindergarten, hospital
Sudan's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks that it said were carried out by the Rapid Support Forces using drones.
Benin President Patrice Talon thwarts military coup attempt, vows swift punishment for plotters
A government spokesperson, Wilfried Leandre Houngbedji, said that 14 people had been arrested in connection with the coup attempt as of Sunday afternoon, without providing details.
Benin soldiers announce coup, gov't says plot is under control
The move was latest threat to democratic norms in the region, coming after a coup in Guinea-Bissau last month marked the ninth in West and Central Africa since 2020.
