Africa
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
ISWAP insurgents say they executed captured Nigerian military commander, army denies capture
Three confirmed deaths from Marburg virus in Ethiopia, three more suspected
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.
Shamir Medical Center CEO joins bereaved Israeli mothers on healing journey in Uganda
Prof. Osnat Levtzion-Korach joins Journey 4Hope’s mission to support mothers who lost sons in the Iron Swords War.
Israel deports first Eritrean regime supporter after 14 years in the country
At 9:00 a.m., the Enforcement and Foreigners Administration of the Population and Immigration Authority began the deportation process.
Assailants attack tanker off Somali coast in suspected pirate strike
If confirmed, this would be the first Somali piracy attack against a commercial ship in over a year.
Netanyahu hails Moroccan king for UN resolution backing Western Sahara autonomy plan
“I wish to congratulate His Majesty King Mohammed VI for the endorsement by the UN Security Council of a resolution which supports Morocco’s autonomy plan," Netanyahu said.
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM says it killed soldier in first Nigeria attack
Nigeria is battling an Islamist insurgency led by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) that has killed tens of thousands and displaced more than two million more.
US issues travel advisory to Niger after kidnapping
Government staff in Niger must travel in armored vehicles and observe a mandatory curfew, the department said, and restaurants and open-air markets are off limits to them.
