Boko Haram kills 20 fishermen in Nigeria
At least 20 fishermen were killed in an attack by Boko Haram militants in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno.
US halts most foreign aid with exceptions for Egypt, Israel
The United States, under the Trump administration, has frozen virtually all foreign aid, with exceptions only for emergency food assistance and military aid to Israel and Egypt.
South Africa sued over apartheid justice failures
Anti-apartheid activists and families of victims have filed a lawsuit against the South African government, accusing it of “gross failure” to investigate and prosecute apartheid-era crimes, including forced disappearances and murders.
Fighting rages in eastern DRC as M23 rebels advance
Nine UN peacekeepers were injured during heavy clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the M23 rebel group continues its offensive.
Martinique protest leader released with suspended sentence
Petitot, widely known as “Le R,” spearheaded last year’s demonstrations on the Caribbean island
New gas power plant planned for northern Morocco
Morocco’s water and electricity utility, ONEE, plans to build a 990-megawatt gas-fired power plant in the north of the country at a cost of $420 million.
Sudan’s oil lifeline engulfed in flames amid escalating tensions
SAF has been accused of carrying out indiscriminate airstrikes on civilian neighbourhoods and infrastructure since the start of the war
UN seeks $910 million to aid 3.6 million Nigerians
The appeal focuses on addressing the humanitarian needs of populations affected by conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability in the region.
OPEC+ ignores Trump’s call for lower oil prices, sticks to output plan
Trump, who frequently pressured OPEC during his first term, suggested on Thursday that Saudi Arabia and OPEC should lower oil prices
Nigerian court labels Lakurawa group as Terrorist organisation
The ruling, issued on Thursday by Judge James Omotosho, prohibits any affiliation with or participation in the sect’s activities
Egypt, UK discuss Gaza truce and regional stability efforts
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meet to discuss regional security, including the Gaza ceasefire and the ongoing conflict in Sudan.