 Iran’s will centered on strengthening ties with African nations, says Foreign Ministry
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed that the Islamic Republic’s will is directed toward strengthening its relations with African nations. In a message on... (photo: Creative Commons) Press TV
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 Protecting pipelines and platforms with underwater robots
Monitoring critical offshore infrastructure is becoming easier thanks to subsea robotic repair and inspection, and could open large areas of the world’s oceans to... (photo: Creative Commons) Offshore Technology
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 Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast officially took control of the last remaining French military base in the country on Thursday as the majority of French forces... (photo: AP / Diomande Ble Blonde) Wtop
Alassane Ouattara Ivory Coast Military withdrawal Wikipedia: Overseas military bases of France Photos |
 Germany's Election: 5 Key Issues Facing the Next Chancellor
LONDON -- Germans head to the polls later this month, with the federal election coming at a pivotal time for the country, both domestically and abroad. Gallup trends... (photo: AP / Michele Tantussi) Gallup
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 Chinese media in a good news, soft power push into Africa
Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s... (photo: Creative Commons / stephenrwalli) Asiatimes
 Africa Beijing, China Photos Soft power Wikipedia: Sino-African relations |
 India refuses to be America’s attack dog against China
The Galwan is one of the many Himalayan rivers. A narrow mountain stream, in some places almost a brook, in others a turbulent, seething mass of icy water foaming on the... (photo: PIB of India) Capital Ethiopia
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 Could Trump’s tariffs lead to trade rerouting?
US President Donald Trump's tariffs, both threatened and real, could lead to trade rerouting as exporters seek resilient supply chains. A weekend of threats and... (photo: AP / Arnulfo Franco) Offshore Technology
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 Some 20.75 mln people internally displaced in Horn of Africa: IOM
NAIROBI, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- The number of internally displaced persons (IDP) in the Horn of Africa rose to 20.75 million at the end of 2024, the International... (photo: AP / Amr Nabil) Xinhua
Displaced people Horn of Africa Photos United Nations Wikipedia: Internally displaced person |
 Guyana approves next step for gas-to-energy plant
The President of Guyana has confirmed that $51.2bn will be used to help with the new plant's development. Guyana’s Office of The President has confirmed the approval of a... (photo: AP / Matias Delacroix) Offshore Technology
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 Potential offshore oil and gas prospects found in South Korea
The country's drilling initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports. US geoscience research company Act-Geo has discovered 14... (photo: WN / RTayco) Offshore Technology
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 Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from RSF rebels, dealing them a major blow
CAIRO — Sudan’s military and its allies have taken back a strategic city from the rebel Rapid Support Forces, officials said Saturday, dealing a major blow to the... (photo: AP / Marwan Ali) Stars and Stripes
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 Somali president visits Ethiopia in first trip since bilateral disputes resolved by Ankara-brokered agreement
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Ethiopia on Saturday for his first official visit since Türkiye-mediated talks resolved long-standing disputes... (photo: AP / (Turkish Presidency) Anadolu Agency
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 Kenya Prepares to Legalize Cryptocurrencies in Policy Shift: Report
Kenya’s Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said the country is preparing legislation to legalize cryptocurrencies, a shift from the government’s previous warnings... (photo: European Community / Gordwin Odhiambo) CoinDesk
Crypto legalization Kenya Nairobi Photos Wikipedia: Legality of cryptocurrency by country or territory |
 Ethiopia Marks a Historic Milestone with the Launch of its Stock Exchange
Historic Moment: The launch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) marks a new chapter in the country’s economic transformation, paving the way for growth,... (photo: Creative Commons / VBzi ) Tadias
Addis Ababa Ethiopia Photos Stock exchange Wikipedia: Economy of Ethiopia |
 Chad: 19 dead as gunmen launch assault on presidential complex
The presidential complex in Chad's capital, N'Djamena, was attacked by gunmen on Wednesday evening which resulted in 19 deaths, including 18 attackers and one member of... (photo: AP / Sunday Alamba) The Times of India
Chad Mahamat Deby N'Djamena Photos Wikipedia: 2025 N'Djamena attack |
 US says Sudan's RSF committed 'genocide' in Darfur
The United States determined on Tuesday that Sudan‘s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had “committed... (photo: Creative Commons / M Silberman) The Philadelphia Inquirer
Darfur genocide Hemedti Photos Sudan Wikipedia: Darfur genocide |
 Sudan remains in humanitarian crisis of "staggering proportions": UN official
UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Sudan "remains in the grip of a humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions" after 20 months of war, a senior United Nations official... (photo: AP / Amr Nabil) China.dot.org
Darfur genocide Photos Sudan war United Nations Wikipedia: Sudanese civil war (2023–present) |
 The quiet financier: Islamic State's elusive strongman
His orange henna-dyed beard and striking eyewear would make him easy to pick out in a crowd, but Abdul Qadir Mumin has remained elusive. The Somalian leader of the... (photo: Public Domain) Knoxville Daily Sun
Abdul Qadir Mumin Islamic State Photos Terrorism financing Wikipedia: Abdul Qadir Mumin |
 Central American troops arrive in Haiti to reinforce mission to restore order
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — About 150 military police officers from Central America have arrived in Haiti to reinforce the embattled government’s fight against violent... (photo: AP / Photo/Odelyn Joseph) Orange County Register
Central America Gang war Haiti crisis Photos Wikipedia: Haitian crisis (2018–present) |
 Uganda: In Uganda Rolex Is Much More Than Street Food - It's a National Treasure
When Ugandans refer to getting a rolex, they seldom mean an expensive Swiss... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) All Africa
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