Africa
Iran targeted but did not hit US-UK military base with missiles
Tensions in the Indian Ocean have escalated following a recent incident in which Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia US-UK military base, a …
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2027: Reps member opposes third term for Akwa Ibom speaker
As Nigeria gears up for a pivotal year in its political landscape, a federal lawmaker from Akwa Ibom has thrown a wrench into the works of the state Assembly Speaker’s bid …
Africa
Israel launches new wave of attacks on Iran as crisis deepens
Violence has erupted across the Middle East as Israel launches a new wave of attacks on Iranian targets, marking a significant escalation of the conflict that has already claimed …
Africa
Cyberattack targets Mossad-linked official, documents allegedly leaked
Deborah Oppenheimer, a high-ranking official with ties to the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack, with a group calling itself …
Africa
Turkey says Israel dragged region into 'unprecedented crisis'
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s words cut through the tense diplomatic atmosphere, his statement laying bare the stark reality of a region on the precipice. Speaking …
Africa
Europe, Japan, Canada pledge efforts to reopen Hormuz
As the world teeters on the brink of a potentially catastrophic conflict, a coalition of leading European nations, Japan, and Canada has declared its commitment to safeguarding the …
Africa
Israel planning 'false flag' attack on Saudi Arabia's Aramco, Iran warns
Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached a boiling point, with Tehran warning of a potential “false flag” operation by Israel targeting Saudi Arabia’s Aramco …
Africa
European Council urges restraint, highlights risks to global security
Tensions between Iran and its neighbours have reached a boiling point, with the European Council issuing a stark warning about the risks to global security. As the situation …
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Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Thursday's first round
As the sun rises over the vast expanse of the African continent, the air is electric with anticipation, for today marks the beginning of a journey that will captivate millions of …
Africa
African football body president defends decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title
Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football, has found himself at the centre of a maelstrom, defending the organisation’s contentious decision to …