Osman Mirghani: Trump’s contradictions over Iran war
Trying to wrap your head around the statements of US President Donald Trump and members of his administration leaves you...
Day: 12 March 2026
Libya PM announce a new cabinet reset
Libya’s political landscape shifted as Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah announced a 13 minister reshuffle aimed at strengthening the western Government...
Eight countries condemn Israel over Ramadan closure of Al Aqsa
According to an article published by The National on March 11th, several Muslim-majority nations have condemned Israel’s decision to close...
Heavy rains trigger deadly landslides in southern Ethiopia
At least 50 people have died, and 125 others are missing after landslides struck three districts in southern Ethiopia following...
Namibia hydrogen project raises environmental concerns
Conservation groups have warned that a planned green hydrogen project in southern Namibia could threaten biodiversity in a protected coastal...
UN Security Council condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf states
The UN Security Council has condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, Middle East Eye reported...
Petition in Egypt calls for expulsion of US and Israeli ambassadors
An Egyptian political activist launched a petition calling for the expulsion of the US and Israeli ambassadors from Cairo over...
South Sudan’s army announces recapture of evacuated town
South Sudan’s army said it had recaptured the town of Akobo from opposition forces, as reported by Africa News via...
Moroccan civic group launches youth initiative for 2026 elections
A Moroccan civic network has launched a programme to train young candidates ahead of the country’s 2026 legislative elections, the...
Libya MPs push reform roadmap amid deepening political divide
Libya’s political divisions appear to be deepening as tensions grow within the country’s eastern-based parliament, as reported by the Libya...
Kenya: Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle rare ants
A Chinese national has been arrested in Kenya after authorities discovered more than 2,000 live queen garden ants hidden in...
Morocco becomes the largest arms importer in Africa
The global arms race looks set to escalate amid reports that Morocco has become the largest arms importer on the...
Nigeria: Military bases targeted by jihadists
Nigeria's fight against jihadist terrorism appears increasingly futile amid reports that military bases were targeted in the northeast, according to...
Western Sahara: France reaffirms its support for Moroccan plan
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, on the sidelines of the World Nuclear Energy...
Benin army says 17 militants killed after failed attack
Benin’s army claims to have killed 17 militants after foiling a planned terrorist attack in the country’s north on March...
