Africa
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs
The Pope will visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea on a tour that will cover 11 cities and towns, spanning nearly 18,000 km (11,185 miles) across 18 flights.
Ashes of Pompeii: New study confirms ancient city's role within Rome’s global trade route
India expands Africa push with rice aid, long-term mineral ambitions
Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo
Al Qaeda-linked terrorists kill at least 10 soldiers in Niger, sources say
The soldiers were attacked close to the village of Garbougna in the Tillaberi region near the border with Mali and Burkina Faso.
Mali army killed 31 villagers in attacks on insurgent area, HRW says
Human Rights Watch reported two attacks, one of them with 21 villagers dead, while the other reported ten people killed, including one woman.
Eswatini received $5.1 million to accept US deportees, minister says
Eswatini is among several African nations that agreed to receive third-country deportees as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
ISWAP insurgents say they executed captured Nigerian military commander, army denies capture
A Nigerian military spokesperson described the claim as "fake news" and urged the public to disregard unverified claims circulating online.
Three confirmed deaths from Marburg virus in Ethiopia, three more suspected
Ethiopia confirms three deaths from the Marburg virus, with three additional fatalities under investigation. The outbreak in Southern Ethiopia has led to at least nine cases.
Hamas stockpiling weapons in sympathetic countries despite Gaza disarmament deal - KAN
The report comes amid the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which stipulates the disarmament of the latter.
Middle East's regional aircraft fleet to more than double by 2044, Airbus says
Airbus expects passenger traffic in the Middle East to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.4% over the next two decades.
Israel stands to benefit as UN affirms Morocco’s sovereignty in Western Sahara - opinion
The UN’s decision to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara signals a strategic shift that could be beneficial to Israel.
President João Lourenço of the Republic of Angola Honors Haim Taib
Taib was honored with Angola’s Peace and Development Medal for Three Decades of Partnership and Progress
President Herzog embarks on historic first-ever state visit to Zambia to revive Africa ties
On a state visit to Zambia, Herzog will discuss shared challenges with African counterparts. The trip underscores Israel's commitment to reviving diplomatic ties, as during Golda Meir's time.
