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  Baghdad (AFP) June 1, 2025 Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Sunday condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon as he hosted Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, on his first visit to Baghdad since taking office. Israel has continued to strike Lebanon despite a November ceasefire that ended more than a year of conflict - including two months of open war - with militant group Hezbollah, which emerged severely weakened. Lebanese authorities reported on Sunday the third deadly Israeli raid on the country's south in four ... read more |
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Anti-aircraft missiles fire as drones fly over Port Sudan: witnessesPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 31, 2025 Anti-aircraft missiles fired over Sudan's wartime capital Port Sudan on Saturday, eyewitnesses reported, as drones flew over the once-safe haven city. ... more 
Nigeria detains troops, police for alleged sale of weapons to armed groupsLagos (AFP) May 30, 2025 The Nigerian military has detained more than 30 soldiers and police officers for allegedly stealing weapons from its stockpiles and selling them to armed groups including jihadists in the country. ... more  
As toll rises, Nigeria flood victims recall worst disaster in memoryMokwa, Nigeria (AFP) June 1, 2025 Adamu Yusuf was preparing to go to the Mokwa market Thursday morning when he heard his neighbour shouting: floodwaters were sweeping through the Nigerian town. ... more  
Atlantic ocean current unlikely to collapse with climate changePasadena CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2025 The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, commonly referred to as the "AMOC," is a system of ocean currents confined to the Atlantic basin that plays a crucial role in regulating Earth's clim ... more |
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Spain expects exceptional May heatwaveBarcelona (AFP) May 28, 2025 Spain will this week bake in a heatwave where temperatures could soar to their highest level for the time of year since 1950, national weather agency AEMET said on Wednesday. ... more |
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Women in Sudan's Darfur at 'near-constant risk' of sexual violence: MSFPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 28, 2025 Sexual violence is a "near-constant risk" for women and girls in Sudan's western region of Darfur, Doctors without Borders (MSF) warned on Wednesday, calling for urgent action to protect civilians and provide support to survivors. ... more 
IS-claimed attack in Niger kills soldiers; Jihadists ambush Mozambique army outpostAbidjan (AFP) May 27, 2025 Several soldiers have been killed in an attack targeting a military post in western Niger, a local source told AFP Tuesday, in an offensive claimed by the Islamic State group. ... more 
Along Ghana's vanishing coast, climate change swallows history, homesKeta, Ghana (AFP) May 27, 2025 The salty wind blows across the ruins of Ghana's Fort Prinzenstein, where thick walls once held thousands of enslaved Africans before their journey across the Atlantic. ... more  
Developing nations face 'tidal wave' of China debt: reportSydney (AFP) May 27, 2025 The world's poorest nations face a "tidal wave of debt" as repayments to China hit record highs in 2025, an Australian think tank warned Tuesday in a new report. ... more |
Ancient town and its manuscripts face ravages of the SaharaOualata, Mauritania (AFP) May 26, 2025 From his roof, Sidi Mohamed Lemine Sidiya scans the mediaeval town of Oualata, a treasure that is disappearing under the sands of the Mauritanian desert. ... more  |
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India races to contain oil spill after container ship sinksBengaluru, India (AFP) May 26, 2025 India's coastguard raced on Monday to contain an oil spill from a container ship with hazardous cargo that sank off the southern coast a day earlier, Kerala's state government said. ... more
Germany brands allegations against ambassador in Uganda 'absurd'Berlin (AFP) May 26, 2025 Germany on Monday branded allegations against its ambassador to Kampala "absurd", a day after the Ugandan army accused him of being "engaged in subversive activities" there. ... more  
Uganda suspends military cooperation with Germany: armyNairobi (AFP) May 25, 2025 Uganda has "suspended" all military cooperation with Germany, its army said Sunday, claiming the German ambassador "engaged in subversive activities" in the east African country. ... more 
Sudan denies using chemical weapons after US imposes sanctionsPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 23, 2025 Sudan's army-aligned government on Friday denied US allegations that it had used chemical weapons in its war against paramilitary rivals, a day after Washington said it would impose sanctions. ... more |
S.Africa moves to ease black empowerment law under Starlink pressureJohannesburg (AFP) May 23, 2025 South Africa's government is moving towards easing its black ownership laws in the telecoms sector - a policy change that would smooth the way for Elon Musk's Starlink to enter the local market. ... more 
On patrol for jihadists with Mauritania's camel cavalryAchemime, Mauritania (AFP) May 23, 2025 A posse of turban-clad soldiers perched on "ships of the desert" may conjure images of the past but Mauritania's camelback cavalry plays a vital role in the fight against jihadism today. ... more 
Somalia climate shocks and aid cuts create perfect stormMogadishu (AFP) May 22, 2025 After his home in the Somali capital was battered by torrential rains, Mohamed Abdukadir Teesto worries about his future at a time when local and foreign aid is vanishing. ... more 
6.1-magnitude quake hits off Greek island of Crete: USGSAthens (AFP) May 22, 2025 A 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the Greek island of Crete on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, with no major damage immediately reported. ... more |
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Six dead in ICoast landslide after heavy rainAbidjan (AFP) May 21, 2025 Six people died in an overnight landslide after torrential rain in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan, a government minister and emergency workers said. ... more  
Asian elephants found to have significantly larger brains than African counterpartsBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 21, 2025 Asian elephants possess brains approximately 20 percent heavier than those of African elephants, despite being smaller in overall body size, according to a new study by researchers from Humboldt-Uni ... more 
China to host Pacific Island leaders, seeking closer tiesBeijing (AFP) May 21, 2025 China's top diplomat will host leaders from Pacific Island nations next week for a summit, Beijing announced on Wednesday, as it seeks closer ties with the strategic region. ... more  
Kenyan trial challenges law against seed sharingNairobi (AFP) May 20, 2025 Kenyan farmers on Tuesday launched a court challenge to laws that prevent them from selling and sharing unregulated seeds. ... more |
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Nigeria army head vows to counter jihadist attacksMaiduguri, Nigeria (AFP) May 15, 2025 Nigeria's top military officer on Thursday told troops in a region battling increased jihadist unrest that the attacks would be quickly resolved. ... more |
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Crew killed in Egyptian military training jet crashCairo (AFP) May 19, 2025 An Egyptian military training aircraft crashed during an air force exercise on Monday, killing its crew, the military said. ... more  
UAE-Morocco consortium sign $14 billion worth of energy, water dealsRabat (AFP) May 19, 2025 Morocco on Monday signed deals with an Emirati-Moroccan consortium for energy and water infrastructure projects, which according to one of the companies involved were worth more than $14 billion. ... more  
Microsoft strikes deal with Musk to host Grok AISeattle (AFP) May 19, 2025 Microsoft on Monday said its cloud servers will now host Grok from Elon Musk's xAI, days after the chatbot went off the rails with talk of "white genocide" in South Africa. ... more
Sudan accuses UAE of deporting consular staffPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 17, 2025 Sudan's army-aligned government on Saturday accused the United Arab Emirates of deporting its consular staff, nearly two weeks after Khartoum severed diplomatic ties with the Gulf state. ... more |
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