The issue is expected to take center stage at an emergency Arab League summit in Cairo on March 4

Algeria’s interior minister begins a visit to Spain, marking the first official trip since the 2022 diplomatic crisis, with discussions focused on bilateral cooperation.

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo brokered peace agreement between Senegal and Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance, reports state media

Moroccan authorities dismantled an Islamic State-linked cell planning attacks, arresting 12 suspects and seizing weapons in a counterterrorism operation.

A British businessman, Campbell Scott, who disappeared from Nairobi on February 17th, has been found dead in Makongo Forest in Kenya.

The EU is reviewing agreements with Rwanda in response to the ongoing violence in Congo.

Over 7,000 people have been killed in eastern DR Congo since January as M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda.

The United Nations (UN) has warned of a sharp rise in child recruitment, abductions, and killings, as M23 forces make significant territorial gains

A political charter has been signed among coalition members, paving the way for the formation of the transitional government

Six Ethiopian fishermen from the Dasenech ethnic group were rescued and repatriated

South Africa is experiencing widespread power cuts after multiple breakdowns at Eskom’s coal-fired power plants.

President Tshisekedi’s call for the US and European nations to purchase raw materials from DR Congo highlights accusations that Rwanda has been looting these resources amid escalating conflict.

Since November 2023, Iran-backed Houthi militants have attacked vessels in the Red Sea, causing significant disruptions to global shipping

Protests erupted in Sudan’s Darfur regions, including Nyala and Al-Geneina, supporting the formation of the new civilian government

Fourteen people died when a passenger bus crashed into a petrol tanker in central Nigeria’s Niger state.

Facing mounting pressure over his handling of the M23 rebel offensive in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi has announced plans to form a unity government.

The signing took place under tight security and a media blackout, sources told Al Arabiya and Al Hadath

A severe cholera outbreak in the Sudanese city of Kosti has resulted in 58 deaths and nearly 1,300 illnesses in just three days.

Amid growing concerns about regional instability, the US Embassy in Burundi has ordered the evacuation of diplomat families and authorized the departure of non-essential staff.

Severe flash floods have devastated Botswana, leaving at least seven dead, including three children. Thousands have been displaced as days of relentless rainfall caused widespread destruction across the country. President Duma Boko addressed the nation on Saturday, confirming the casualties and the scale of the disaster. In a somber televised statement, he assured citizens that efforts would continue to prevent further damage. “The situation remains critical, but we are working tirelessly to reduce the impact,” Boko said. Over 1,700 people have been evacuated from flood-affected areas, seeking safety from the rising waters. In the capital city, Gaborone, a local dam overflowed, leading to the destruction of homes and businesses. Cars were swept away, and the streets were submerged, prompting a swift response from emergency crews bracing for more heavy rain in the coming days. Authorities have shut down schools and blocked major roads to safeguard the public. Disaster management officials pointed to inadequate drainage systems as a significant factor in the flooding, particularly in the low-lying areas most affected. Boko emphasized the need for long-term solutions to prevent such tragedies. “We must reevaluate our infrastructure to ensure it can withstand both floods and droughts,” he stated, urging national-level reforms to better prepare for future challenges.

The workshop in Istanbul explored the humanitarian and political dimensions of the Sudan crisis, offering new perspectives on how to move toward peace and how Turkey could help mediate solutions.

Mali’s army has announced an investigation into the deaths of civilians, following accusations by Tuareg rebels that soldiers and Russian mercenaries killed at least 24 people.

The ancient city of Chinguetti in Mauritania is at risk as desertification and climate change threaten its homes, history, and cultural heritage.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola in Johannesburg to discuss bilateral trade, investment opportunities, potential defense industry cooperation.