UN says dozens of civilians killed in north of South Sudan
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UN says dozens of civilians killed in north of South Sudan

On Friday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk warned of the country’s deteriorating situation and called for urgent

US-Iran conflict will have ‘serious implications’ for Africa, African Union warns
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US-Iran conflict will have ‘serious implications’ for Africa, African Union warns

The African Union called for dialogue and de-escalation after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, warning that

Dubai shaken by Iranian airstrikes in retaliation for US, Israel attacks
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Dubai shaken by Iranian airstrikes in retaliation for US, Israel attacks

Iranian missiles and drones have hit the United Arab Emirates, shaking Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven for foreigners.

Guinea-Bissau’s main opposition urges dialogue with military rulers
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Guinea-Bissau’s main opposition urges dialogue with military rulers

These calls for dialogue come as regional and international pressures intensify for a peaceful resolution to the crisis, amid growing

Total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday for skywatchers on several continents
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Total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday for skywatchers on several continents

A blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse. Skywatchers will be able to see the

Iran fires back at Israel, U.S. bases after attacks
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Iran fires back at Israel, U.S. bases after attacks

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting on the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran…Read More

US lifts sanctions on senior Malian officials
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US lifts sanctions on senior Malian officials

The individuals are Defense Minister Sadio Camara, as well as military officials Alou Boi Diarra and Adama Bagayoko, according to

Cape Town’s Muslim community breaks Ramadan fast
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Cape Town’s Muslim community breaks Ramadan fast

The annual event attracts different cultures and religions, but started out as a protest against gentrification in Bo-Kaap, known for

Presidential campaign starts in Congo-Brazzaville
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Presidential campaign starts in Congo-Brazzaville

The campaign for March’s presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville begins on Saturday, with 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso seemingly assured of

What’s behind South Africa’s plan to deploy army in high-crime areas?
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What’s behind South Africa’s plan to deploy army in high-crime areas?

President Ramaphosa said one part of the army would deploy in the Western Cape province, where Cape Town is located