WAR REPORT - AFRICA DAILY

Nasrallah's body found: source close to Hezbollah

Sep 29, 2024 (AFP)

"His body was recovered on Saturday and was placed in a shroud on Sunday after being washed," the source said, requesting anonymity. "The funeral ceremony and h...

Justice or assassination: leaders react to Israel's killing of Nasrallah

Sep 29, 2024 (AFP)

The killing of the Iran-backed group's chief has intensified fears of all-out war in the Middle East. US President Joe Biden welcomed "a measure of justice". - ...

Four killed in Israeli air strikes on Yemen says Huthi media

Sep 29, 2024 (AFP)

Huthi-controlled Al-Masirah TV said a port worker and three engineers were killed with 33 wounded in an "initial toll", adding ambulance and rescue teams were s...

The Hezbollah commanders killed in Israeli strikes

Sep 28, 2024 (AFP)

Here is what we know about the slain commanders. - Nasrallah: Hezbollah chief - On Friday, an Israeli air strike on the Hezbollah stronghold in south Beirut kil...

Israel kills Hezbollah chief in Beirut strike

Sep 28, 2024 (AFP)

Hezbollah confirmed Nasrallah's death after the Israeli military said he had been killed in an air strike Friday on the southern suburbs of Beirut, the Iran-bac...

Ukraine authorities: 10 killed in Russian 'double-tap' attack on hospital

Sep 28, 2024 (UPI)

The Sumy Regional Military Administration said in a Telegram post that of the 22 wounded, 15 survivors were hospitalized, including five in serious condition an...

Blinken questions China peace push over Russia help

Sep 28, 2024 (AFP)

Blinken met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the latest talks as the two powers look to dial down once-soaring tens...

Hezbollah chief's fate uncertain as Israel pounds Lebanon

Sep 28, 2024 (AFP)

Israel said it was attacking the Iran-backed group's headquarters and weapons facilities in the Lebanese capital, and Israeli and US media reported Nasrallah wa...

China warns against 'expansion' of Ukraine war

Sep 28, 2024 (AFP)

Kyiv has been particularly scornful of Beijing's calls for talks to resolve the conflict, but Wang reiterated China's offer to help broker an end to fighting. "...

Israel strikes Hezbollah bastion in Beirut

Sep 27, 2024 (AFP)

Friday's strikes were heard across the Mediterranean city and sparked panic in the residential area that has been the Iran-backed movement's main stronghold for...

Myanmar junta bombs opposition-held town hours after talks offer

Sep 27, 2024 (AFP)

Thursday's surprise call for discussions was likely a sop to main ally China and a nudge towards controversial fresh elections, analysts said, and two prominent...

Israel kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon

Sep 26, 2024 (UPI)

An IDF spokesman announced in a statement that Muhammad Hussein Srour, head of Hezbollah's Aerial Command, was killed in an airstrike in the Lebanese capital of...

China, Russia FMs discuss Ukraine crisis at UN: Beijing's state media

Sep 26, 2024 (AFP)

China and Russia have strengthened ties in recent years, and bilateral trade has soared to record highs since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022. Western government...

Israel vows to keep fighting Hezbollah 'until victory'

Sep 26, 2024 (AFP)

Israeli bombing of Iran-backed Hezbollah strongholds around Lebanon has killed hundreds of people this week, while the militant group has retaliated with rocket...

U.S., allies push for 3-week Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire

Sep 26, 2024 (UPI)

"It's time for a settlement on the Israel-Lebanon border that ensures safety and security to enable civilians to return to their homes," U.S. President Joe Bide...

Russia captures key town in eastern Ukraine; as China plots peace plan

Sep 26, 2024 (AFP)

In a daily briefing posted on Telegram, the defence ministry said its troops had "liberated" Ukrainsk, home to more than 10,000 before Russia launched its full-...

Kremlin says forcing Russia into peace would be 'fatal mistake'

Sep 25, 2024 (AFP)

Zelensky said Tuesday that Russia can only be forced into a peace settlement and vowed not to negotiate on Moscow's terms to end the conflict. Kremlin spokesman...

Palestinians absent from Israeli news coverage of Gaza war

Sep 25, 2024 (AFP)

Every night during prime time, Israeli viewers hear about military operations in the Gaza Strip, now ravaged by the ongoing retaliation for Hamas's unprecedente...

US unveils $375M weapons package for Ukraine

Sep 25, 2024 (UPI)

The package, valued at $375 million, includes air-to-ground munitions, ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, patrol boats, M1117 Armored Securi...

Israel says carrying out 'extensive' strikes in Hezbollah strongholds

Sep 25, 2024 (AFP)

"The IDF (Israeli military) is currently conducting extensive strikes in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa area," the military said in a statement. It said it was ...