Trump: US would hit Iran ‘20 times harder’ over Hormuz
Trump warned Iran of severe retaliation if oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted
Ghana urges Commonwealth to condemn attack on UN peacekeepers
Ghana demands investigation after four of its UN peacekeepers were injured in a strike on a UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon
Guinea opposition leader urges resistance after 40 parties dissolved
Guinea dissolves 40 political parties as opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo urges resistance
UN warns armed groups behind most sexual violence in DR Congo
UN says armed groups responsible for most conflict-related sexual violence cases in DR Congo
Oil surges above $100 as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
Oil tops $100 as Middle East conflict disrupts tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader
Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader amid escalating conflict, and widespread casualties
Egypt urges Arab states to form joint force against Iranian threats
Egypt called for a joint Arab force to address Iranian threats, urging dialogue and regional security measures amid escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Civilians cross into Ethiopia as fighting nears South Sudan town
Thousands of civilians fled Akobo in eastern South Sudan after the army ordered evacuation, fearing military assault, while UN and aid groups attempt partial withdrawals.
Namibia sets up first large-scale Atlantic salmon farming project
Namibia is launching Africa’s first industrial-scale salmon farming, led by Norwegian partnerships, aiming for local and export markets while navigating environmental and logistical challenges.
Guinea’s government dissolves 40 political parties
Guinea’s government dissolved 40 political parties, including major opposition groups, prompting leaders in exile to warn of a one-party state and urge citizens to resist.
Kenya flood death toll rises to 42 after heavy rains
Floods in Kenya have killed 42 people as authorities launch rescue efforts and promise support

AFRICA
WORLD

