At least 30 people have been killed after a massive rubbish landslide buried homes and makeshift structures near the Dar-es-Salam open-air landfill in Conakry’s Gbessia district. The disaster occurred at about 2:00 a.m. following hours of intense overnight rainfall. A towering mound of waste reportedly became unstable and collapsed onto nearby houses, shacks and temporary […]

Uganda and Burundi have taken further steps towards expanding military cooperation with Israel as both East African nations consider contributing troops to a proposed international stabilization force. Delegations from Kampala and Gitega are reportedly working with Israeli defense officials to finalize operational arrangements, including the force’s mandate, deployment conditions, logistics and rules of engagement. Under […]

Egypt is reinforcing its position as one of the most influential diplomatic actors in the Middle East and North Africa, using its geographic location, historic peace agreements and extensive international relationships to address several regional conflicts simultaneously. Cairo’s ability to communicate with Western governments, Israel, Palestinian factions and other regional powers has made it an […]

Tunisian security forces have recovered 12 bodies following the sinking of a migrant boat off the country’s southeastern coast, according to an updated statement from the National Guard. The vessel was carrying 15 Tunisian nationals who were reportedly attempting to reach Italy through the central Mediterranean route. One person has been rescued alive, while search […]

Peter Obi has called for decisive government action to end Nigeria’s persistent security crisis, warning that repeated killings must not be accepted as a normal part of national life. The former Anambra State governor expressed alarm over deadly attacks affecting communities in Sokoto, Benue and other parts of the country. His intervention came amid further […]

Suspected armed bandits have abducted a traditional ruler, the wife of a community leader and several residents during separate attacks across Kwara South Senatorial District. The weekend incidents affected communities in Isin and Ifelodun local government areas, intensifying concern about the security situation in the region. Traditional Ruler Abducted in Igbesi Approximately 10 armed men […]