Africa
South Sudan orders UN personnel, civilians to leave parts of Jonglei State amid clashes
The military said all civilians living in Nyirol, Uror, and Akobo counties in Jonglei were "directed to immediately evacuate for safety to government-controlled areas as soon as possible."
Jerusalem commemorates the ‘Egoz’ shipwreck disaster, 65 years later
Guard dogs or state security? Malawi faces unusual post-election dispute
Israel’s new geopolitical compass points east and south - opinion
Nigerian court convicts separatist leader Kanu for terrorism
Nigerian court convicts separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges, raising fears of renewed social unrest.
Tunisian journalists protest, as crackdown on media escalates
Journalists and reporters waved press cards, chanting "Journalism is not a crime" and "Freedom for Tunisian media."
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.
