Countries

Blackout cripples northern Nigeria after jihadist attack

Kano – Conflict-ridden northern Nigeria has been plunged into darkness for nearly two weeks after jihadists sabotaged infrastructure, authorities... Read more

30 Oct, 2024

Countries

Death toll hits 37 after Al-Shabaab attacks Mogadishu beach

Somalia — An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a busy beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu killing 37... Read more

5 Aug, 2024

World

Five Indian security personnel killed in Kashmir fighting

India — Five security personnel were killed in a firefight with gunmen in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, the army... Read more

16 Jul, 2024

Home

Israel bombs Gaza after US criticises high civilian toll

Palestinian Territories — Israel kept up its bombing of Gaza Tuesday, after its key military backer the United States... Read more

16 Jul, 2024

Chad

Regional force says 70 jihadists killed in Lake Chad

Nigeria – At least 70 militants were killed in land, air and naval operations around Lake Chad where a multi-national... Read more

2 Jul, 2024

Countries

M23 seizes town in east DRC, as rebels gain more ground

DRC – The M23 militia group has seized another town in the war-torn east of DRC, as the rebels... Read more

1 Jul, 2024

Countries

Northeast Nigeria suicide attacks plunge residents back into past violence

Nigeria – Nigerian farmer Mohammed Amadu was enjoying a wedding party in the northeastern town of Gwoza when a... Read more

1 Jul, 2024

Countries

African Union condemns rebel ‘massacres’ in DRC

Congo – The African Union on Monday condemned “massacres” in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo that... Read more

18 Jun, 2024

World

Six pupils go on trial over 2020 murder of French schoolteacher

Paris — Six teenagers go on trial in Paris on Monday for their role in the 2020 beheading of... Read more

27 Nov, 2023

Countries

Rising tide of crime: Cyclists face mounting threats in Gauteng

Cape Town – Cyclists in Gauteng are facing a surge in attacks, with four incidents reported in a single... Read more

21 Nov, 2023