Beirut blast investigator recommences probe after two years
Lebanese judge Tarek Bitar, recommenced his probe on January 16th into the lethal 2020 Beirut port blast, charging 10 people,...
Day: 17 January 2025
US sanctions Sudanese army chief after lethal civilian attacks
The US government has imposed sanctions against the head of Sudan’s army, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, following lethal civilian attacks...
South Africa: at least 87 miners dead after court-ordered rescue
After a lengthy stand-off between police and illegal miners trapped in one of the deepest abandoned gold mines in South...
Amazighs celebrate new year in flooding and earthquake aftermath
On January 14th, Morocco officially marked the second annual celebration of the Amazigh new year, Yennayer. The New Arab reports...
Israel’s made “no real effort” to probe Gaza war crimes – ICC prosecutor
Karim Khan, the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, has defended his decision to bring allegations of war crimes against Israel's...
Lebanon should “swiftly” form government – UN Security Council
The UN Security council called on Lebanon's recently elected leaders on January 16th to "swiftly" establish a government, following the...
Israeli cabinet will meet to approve Gaza ceasefire deal
The Israeli cabinet will meet to give the last approval to a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire in the...
Spanish man kidnapped in North Africa, says foreign ministry
A Spanish man has been kidnapped in North Africa, Spain's foreign ministry said on January 17th according to Reuters, without...
Morocco’s Amazighs celebrate new year amid earthquake troubles
The Moroccan Amazigh population celebrated their new year on January 14th, but the party was dampened by last years deadly...
Russia expands military presence in Libya in strategic relocation
Russia has expanded its military presence in Libya in a major relocation of its military following the loss of influence...
Uganda: Opposition leader facing capital punishment
The Ugandan martial court has ruled that historical opposition figure Kizza Besigye can be tried for treachery, a crime punishable...
Sudan: More than 120 killed by shelling near Khartoum
Volunteer Sudanese rescuers reported that shelling in an area of Omdurman, located across the Nile River, has killed over 120...
Morocco: Three million dogs to die in world cup “cleanup”?
Morocco has begun a brutal campaign to kill three million dogs roaming its streets, with the recent awarding of the...
Italy pledges €400m for Tunisia’s green energy transition
Italy has pledged €400m to support Tunisia's green energy transition, as ties between Rome and it's Mediterranean neighbours continues to...
South Africa: 87 illegal miners dead with 248 rescued
At least 87 illegal miners have been confirmed dead in a mine in South Africa, as fierce condemnation of the...
