FBI arrests key suspect in 2012 Benghazi mission attack

US officials announce the arrest of Zubayr al-Bakoush for the 2012 Benghazi mission terrorist attack.

China grants South Africa zero-tariff access for all exports

China and South Africa signed a partnership agreement to grant South African exports zero-tariff treatment on all goods while expanding investment in key industrial sectors.

Iran and US prepare for Oman talks amid nuclear tensions

Iran and the United States are holding talks in Oman to explore diplomacy on the nuclear issue amid ongoing military tensions.

Turkey, Egypt aim to expand trade and joint investments: Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey’s growing cooperation with Egypt is strengthening trade, investment and regional stability.

Erdogan meets Saudi, Egyptian leaders on Horn of Africa tensions

Erdogan met Saudi and Egyptian leaders this week to discuss Gaza, regional stability, trade and investment ties

South Africa DA leader Steenhuisen to step down in April

DA leader John Steenhuisen says he will step aside in April as South Africa’s coalition government faces renewed uncertainty

Sisi and Pezeshkian discuss nuclear file, regional stability

Egypt stresses the importance of dialogue between the US and Iran to ensure regional stability now.

Israel strikes Gaza police station and shelters killing 26 people

Israeli airstrikes killed 26 people in Gaza, including children and police officers, following reports of a ceasefire violation involving Hamas gunmen in Rafah.

Turkey sends F-16 fighter jets to Somalia for military support

Turkey has deployed F-16 fighter jets to its military base in Somalia to strengthen its security presence and support the country’s counter-terrorism efforts.

DRC’s rebel leader Corneille Nangaa calls US mineral deal illegal

Congo government plans to seek parliamentary approval for the strategic U.S. mineral deal in March.

Rwanda sues UK over unpaid funds for the abandoned migrant deal

Rwanda starts legal action against Britain to recover payments from the scrapped migrant agreement.

Deadly central Mediterranean crossing leaves about 50 dead

Around 50 migrants are feared dead after an overcrowded boat sank in the central Mediterranean, with one survivor rescued off Tunisia and others still missing.

Syria extends truce with YPG to support ISIS detainee transfers

Syria has extended a ceasefire with the YPG/SDF for 15 days to support a US-led operation transferring ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq.

Iraq urges European states to repatriate ISIS nationals for justice

Iraq called on European countries to repatriate and prosecute their nationals linked to ISIS while reaffirming legal measures and international cooperation.

Immigrant groups sue Trump over Ethiopian TPS

Boston lawsuit targets Trump administration over TPS for Ethiopians, citing politics and racism as motivations for ending protections.

Tinubu approves foreign postings for Nigeria’s new ambassadors

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved the first overseas postings of four ambassadors from a group of 67 confirmed by the Senate in December.

US completes break with WHO, ending a 78-year alliance

The United States has finalised its exit from the WHO, leaving unpaid dues, cutting off disease data access, and raising fears over future pandemic readiness.

Germany backs two permanent African seats on UNSC

Germany has called for two permanent African seats on the UN Security Council while strengthening cooperation with the African Union during high-level talks in Ethiopia.

Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei says Trump behind deadly unrest

Khamenei blamed Trump for deadly unrest in Iran as rights groups reported thousands killed and mass arrests

Paris bans gatherings in Champs-Élysées ahead of Africa Cup final

Paris police have banned gatherings and pyrotechnics in the Champs-Élysées for the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.

US launches technocratic committee to steer Gaza transition

The White House has announced a technocratic committee to oversee Gaza’s transition as a new phase of the ceasefire shifts focus to governance, demilitarisation, and reconstruction.

Houthis warn Israel over Somaliland presence

Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said his group is serious about targeting any Israeli military presence in Somaliland following Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region.

Anthony Joshua returns to gym weeks after fatal car crash in Nigeria

Anthony Joshua shares gym footage weeks after a fatal car crash in Nigeria

American firm sues Congo over alleged corruption plot

An American financial company has sued the Democratic Republic of Congo and senior officials, alleging a corruption scheme, contract sabotage and financial losses.

US ends protected status for Somalis as immigration raids expand

The United States has ended temporary protected status for Somalis, setting a March deadline to leave as immigration raids intensify in Minnesota and protests grow over enforcement actions.

NATO to strengthen Greenland’s defence as Trump presses claims

NATO and Greenland say they will strengthen Arctic defence cooperation as concern grows over President Trump’s renewed threats to bring the island under US control.

Iranian crackdown turns protests into one of the deadliest crises in years

Iran is facing mounting international concern after a rights group accused authorities of mass killings during nationwide protests, as the government orders counter-rallies and arrests thousands.

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