North Africa

FILE - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki hold up a symbolic key during a joint ceremony marking the restoration of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea in Asmara, Eritrea. The 2018 peace initiative formally ended two decades of hostility following a border war and paved the way for the reopening of embassies, flights and cross-border ties. MOGADISHU — Eritrea has withdrawn from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development for the second time, accusing the Horn of Africa…

At least 37 people were killed after flash floods struck Morocco’s coastal Safi region following hours of torrential rain that swept cars and debris through the port city, local authorities said Monday. Dozens of people were treated in hospitals, and emergency services reported at least 70 homes flooded in the old city centre. Some roads into and out of Safi were blocked by water, mud and wreckage, hampering relief efforts and isolating neighbourhoods. “It is a dark day for the city,” residents told local media, urging the…

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has signed a $311 million agreement with pan-African infrastructure fund Africa50 and PowerGrid Corporation of India to design, finance, build and operate two high-voltage electricity transmission lines under a public-private partnership, the finance ministry said Monday. The deal marks one of the East African nation’s largest power-grid concessions to date and is intended to ease chronic constraints on the network as demand grows. The project company will manage the full life cycle of the assets —…

Tunisian authorities have charged six staff members of the Tunisian branch of the France Terre d'Asile aid group and 17 municipal workers from the eastern city of Sousse with sheltering migrants and facilitating “illegal entry and residence,” prosecutors said. If convicted, the defendants face up to 10 years in prison. The case centers on humanitarian assistance provided to migrants in Tunisia, a key transit point for tens of thousands of people each year trying to reach Europe. Authorities gave no immediate public timeline…

U.N. Condemns Deadly Attack on Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in Sudan The United Nations has strongly condemned a recent attack on Bangladeshi peacekeepers in southern Sudan, marking the incident as a potential war crime. The attack has drawn international outcry and highlights ongoing conflict in the region. Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed in a drone attack. Eight additional peacekeepers sustained injuries. The attack occurred at a U.N. base in Kadugli. International Reactions and Condolences U.N.…

Escalating Conflict in Sudan: Drone Strike Kills Seven in Dilling In the conflict-ridden region of South Kordofan, Sudan, a recent drone strike on a military-operated hospital in Dilling resulted in the deaths of seven civilians and injuries to at least 12 others. The strike underscores the intensifying clashes between Sudan's army and paramilitary forces. Civilians, including patients, were caught in the attack. Health worker provided information under anonymity. The attack highlights the ongoing battle for…

Escalating Conflict in Sudan’s Kordofan Region The conflict in Sudan's Kordofan region has intensified with recent drone strikes causing significant civilian impacts. The clashes are primarily between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces. A drone strike on an army-run hospital in Dilling killed seven civilians and wounded at least 12. The area is controlled by the army but besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allies. The region faces a humanitarian crisis, with famine conditions reported in Kadugli…

Salah returns, Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 as Arsenal escape via two own-goals to stay five points clear Sunday December 14, 2025 Mohamed Salah’s uneasy week at Liverpool ended with a rousing ovation and a decisive contribution as the defending Premier League champions beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield, while leaders Arsenal needed two own-goals deep into stoppage time to edge last-placed Wolverhampton 2-1 on a nervous Saturday. Salah, who publicly vented his frustrations last weekend and was omitted from Liverpool’s midweek…

UN Initiatives for Peace Talks in Sudan The United Nations is poised to initiate peace negotiations in Geneva to address Sudan's ongoing conflict. Secretary-General António Guterres announced this diplomatic stride, signaling hope for resolution amid the turmoil. UN aims to restart communication between warring factions. Talks follow a prolonged stalemate with severe civilian impact. The timeline for discussions remains unconfirmed. Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis Since April 2023, Sudan has been…

Escalating Clashes in South Kordofan: A Humanitarian Crisis The ongoing conflict between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified, prompting widespread displacement and deepening insecurity in the South Kordofan region. Recent reports from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) highlight the escalating humanitarian crisis affecting thousands of civilians. More than 1,000 people displaced in 48 hours. Violence spreading across South Kordofan's rural areas. Tens of…