Africa

UN Chief Says Unfair International System Limits Africa’s Potential, Calls for Reform ——————————————– United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres has warned that the current international system is unfair and has hindered Africa from fully realizing its extensive economic, political and social…

At Least 70 Killed in New Jihadist Attacks in Central Mali —————————————- A fresh wave of violent attacks by jihadist fighters in central Mali has killed at least 70 people, local and security sources told AFP and other media outlets.…

At Least 69 People Killed in Militia Attack in Democratic Republic of Congo ————————- At least 69 people have been killed in a militia attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to AFP, which cited local and security…

Rising Insecurity in Mali as Armed Groups Set Up Checkpoints, Call for Overthrow of Military Government ——————————- The security situation in Mali has worsened, with rising activity from armed Sunni extremist groups setting up checkpoints along key routes to the…

Increased Pressure on African Refugees and Displaced Persons Amid Disruptions in Maritime Routes and Rising Humanitarian Aid Costs ——————————————- Disruptions in shipping routes and rising international transport costs have severely delayed the delivery of humanitarian aid to refugees and displaced…

31st International Book, Publishing Fair Opens in Rabat with Broad International Participation —————————————— The 31st edition of the International Book and Publishing Fair kicked off in Morocco’s capital, Rabat, with an impressive turnout of 891 exhibitors representing 61 countries. This…

Piracy Surges Off Somalia’s Coast Amid Global Shipping Disruptions, Regional Tensions —————————————— Piracy off the coast of Somalia has risen sharply in recent weeks, reigniting international concern over maritime security in the Gulf of Aden and the broader Indian Ocean…

Deadly water dispute in eastern Chad leaves dozens killed —————————————— A violent clash over access to water in eastern Chad has left at least 42 people dead, highlighting growing tensions over scarce resources in crisis-affected regions. According to Associated Press,…

Al-Qaeda-linked militants launch major offensive in Mali, killing defence minister —————————————– Coordinated attacks have struck multiple locations across Mali, carried out by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin—an affiliate of Al-Qaeda—alongside Tuareg rebel groups. According to Reuters, Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara…

UN Warns of Escalating Extremist Violence in Mali Amid Coordinated Attacks ———————————————- The United Nations has warned of rising violence in Mali following coordinated attacks on government forces across multiple regions, including Bamako, Gao, and Kidal. Gunfire and explosions were…