Pro-government forces in Ethiopia say they have taken control of Alamata in southern Tigray after several days of fighting with Tigrayan forces. The town sits along a major highway leading into Tigray. Its reported capture would represent a setback for the Tigrayan forces, which launched attacks on several fronts last week. The latest fighting has… Continue reading Ethiopia Tigray Conflict: Forces Say Alamata Captured
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has reaffirmed his country’s support for Saudi Arabia following repeated attacks targeting the Kingdom. In messages to Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, he said Morocco stood with Saudi Arabia’s security, sovereignty and stability. The Moroccan monarch also condemned attacks against civilian and economic facilities, infrastructure, cities and… Continue reading King Mohammed VI Saudi Arabia Solidarity Message
A South Africa bar shooting has left 17 people dead and 15 others wounded after eight gunmen reportedly opened fire at a bar west of Johannesburg. Police said the attackers were armed with assault rifles and entered the venue on Saturday night. The shooting happened at around 7:30 p.m. local time. Gunmen Search Patrons Before… Continue reading South Africa Bar Shooting Kills 17, Leaves 15 Wounded
Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has won the largest number of seats in the country’s parliamentary election, taking 97 of the 395 seats in the House of Representatives, according to final results announced by the Interior Ministry on Friday. The result puts PAM at the centre of negotiations to form the next government. However,… Continue reading Morocco Parliamentary Election: PAM Wins 97 Seats
Residents of Mekelle, the largest city in northern Ethiopia, say fear is spreading as fighting resumes between federal forces and Tigrayan fighters. Many people are reportedly trying to leave the region as renewed clashes raise fears of another major conflict. Residents who spoke to The Associated Press described disruptions to daily life. Internet services have… Continue reading Mekelle Fighting Ethiopia: Residents Fear Renewed War
African leaders are once again pressing for reform of the UN Security Council, saying countries from the continent should have permanent representation in the body that makes key decisions on global peace and security. The issue has returned to the spotlight during the 2026 United Nations General Assembly in New York. Several African leaders have… Continue reading African Leaders Push for UN Security Council Reform
The ICC convicts Mahamat Said Abdel Kani over crimes against humanity linked to the Central African Republic’s 2013 conflict. Judges at the International Criminal Court found the former Seleka militia leader guilty on four counts of crimes against humanity. The charges included torture and persecution involving detainees held in Bangui. The court delivered its judgment… Continue reading ICC Convicts Mahamat Said Abdel Kani Over Torture in CAR
At least 11 people were killed and three others wounded after three gunmen opened fire at a house party in South Africa’s KwaMakhutha township, police and local officials said. The shooting happened late Tuesday in KwaMakhutha, about 30 kilometres south of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal province. A pregnant woman was among those killed. Police said 10… Continue reading South Africa House Party Shooting Kills 11
Free reconstructive surgery is giving children affected by noma a chance to rebuild their lives in northern Nigeria, where doctors are seeing more cases of the devastating disease. Noma is a rapidly progressing infection that attacks the mouth and face. It can destroy soft tissue and bone within a short time. The disease mainly affects… Continue reading Noma Surgery Nigeria Gives Children New Hope
Seven Ethiopian opposition and armed groups have announced a new alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. The groups announced the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival on Sunday. The coalition brings together factions from several regions and ethnic communities across Ethiopia. The alliance includes the Amhara Fano National Movement, Oromo Liberation Army,… Continue reading Ethiopia Opposition Alliance Challenges Abiy Ahmed Government
