Libya, US discuss military, security cooperation in Tripoli
Libya seeks stronger military ties with the US to enhance operational readiness and ensure stability across the region.
Tanzanian women trained through Turkish poultry initiative
TIKA launched a sustainable poultry project in Tanzania, providing women training, equipment, and distribution support to boost income and access to affordable protein.
Western Sahara parties meet in Madrid with US and UN support
The United States helped facilitate UN-backed talks in Spain between Western Sahara stakeholders, marking the first such discussions since 2019 amid long-standing regional tensions.
Algeria moves to cancel air services agreement with UAE
Algeria has launched formal procedures to terminate its 2013 air services agreement with the UAE, amid rising political tensions and public criticism.
Trump denies seeing racist Obama clip
Trump says he did not see a racist clip depicting the Obamas in a video later removed
Trump warns of tariffs on countries continuing trade with Iran
Trump signs order warning of tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran
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.