Ethiopia: HIV levels soar in war-torn Tigray region
HIV levels have soared in Ethiopia’s Tigray region following two years of war, with widespread sexual abuse and STD transmission....
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Conflict in the Congo tests China’s diplomatic resolve
China's long standing- policy of absolute neutrality in African conflicts is facing growing challenges due to the ongoing war in...
Four killed in US strikes on Yemen
Four people were killed in a series of US airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels overnight on April 1st. According to The...
50 prisoners released by Niger junta
Niger’s military junta announced it has released around 50 prisoners, including ministers and officials from the government it brought down...
Algeria downs drone near border with Mali
Algeria has claimed to have shot down a military drone near the country’s border with Mali in the first incident...
Senior Israeli official warns that Al-Sharaa is the enemy
A senior Israeli official has warned that Syrian Interim President Al-Sharaa’s growing relationship with Turkey is a threat to Israel....
HIV epidemic “escalating” in Middle East and North Africa
A report has been published warning of an “escalating HIV epidemic” in the Middle East and North Africa, according to...
Jihadist attack kills dozens in Burkina Faso
Several dozen soldiers were killed on March 28th in a presumed jihadist attack in the east of Burkina Faso, reports...
Russia’s economy: growth claims vs. European reality
Russia claims sixfold economic growth over Europe, with PM Mishustin boasting a 200 trillion ruble economy. However, experts predict a...
Rapid Support Forces warn war with Sudan’s army not over
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have warned that their war with the army is not over, despite the groups...
Norway closes embassy in South Sudan amid escalating violence
Norway announced on March 26th the temporary closure of its embassy in South Sudan due to escalating security concerns, urging...
Cairo’s caution: Egypt keeps Syria’s new regime at arm’s length
Egypt maintains cautious diplomatic relations with Syria following Bashar Al-Assad's fall. Despite interim Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa attending Cairo's Arab...
Former Tunisian PM faces charges for terrorism
Former Prime Minister and Ennahda strongman Ali Larayedh is accused of having facilitated the departure of thousands of Tunisians to...
Egypt: Tourists killed after tourist submarine sinks
Six tourists were killed in Egypt when a submarine carrying Russian citizens sank off the Red Sea coastline, on 27th...
Sudan: Residents welcome return of the army near Khartoum
Residents of an area about 40 km south of Khartoum welcomed army soldiers who reclaimed the area from the Rapid...
