A US submarine sank Iran’s frigate IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka, leaving at least 80 sailors dead

Day 4 of the Iran–US war sees widening strikes and regional escalation

Guinean president Mamady Doumbouya, absent since February 13, is reportedly in good health after a routine medical check and will soon return to Conakry.

The United States sanctioned Rwanda’s military and top officers for supporting M23, accusing them of violating a DRC peace deal and committing human rights abuses.

Iran’s IRGC announced the Strait of Hormuz is closed and warned that any vessel crossing would face attacks, while oil pipelines may also be targeted.

DRC security forces intercepted a second M23 drone attack on Kisangani Bangboka airport, preventing casualties while the conflict in eastern DRC continues.

Attack in Ruweng’s Abiemnhom leaves 122 dead, including 82 civilians

Iran says it will not negotiate with the US as the Red Crescent reports 555 deaths from strikes

Somali and AU forces begin new operation targeting al-Shabaab in southern Somalia

UNHCR confirms migrant deaths and missing individuals as conflict forces people into unsafe maritime travel in eastern Libya

Thousands of Shia protesters in northern Nigeria marched peacefully, condemning the killing of Iran’s supreme leader and calling for an end to Western interference.