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Deadly Floods Kill Dozens in Angola as Heavy Rains Devastate Luanda and Beyond

Dozens of people have been confirmed dead after intense flooding swept through parts of Angola, with the capital, Luanda, and the central city of Benguela among the hardest hit areas.…

Tragic Capsizing: Over 50 Migrants Feared Dead Off Libya Coast

At least 53 people are feared dead after a rubber boat carrying migrants and refugees capsized off the coast of Libya, according to the United Nations’ migration agency. The International…

ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Triggering Protests and Federal Investigation

A fatal shooting involving a US immigration agent in Minneapolis has ignited protests, political backlash, and a federal investigation, as sharply conflicting accounts emerge over what happened. The woman, identified…

Six Dead and Hundreds of Flights Cancelled as Heavy Snow Disrupts Travel Across Europe

Severe snowfall and icy conditions have triggered widespread disruption across Europe, leaving at least six people dead and causing hundreds of flight cancellations as transport networks struggle to cope. Five…

Trump Warns Iran Against Killing Protesters, Says US Ready to Act

US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran’s leadership, cautioning against the use of lethal force on peaceful protesters and saying the United States is prepared to…

Rebels Begin Withdrawal From Key DR Congo City After US Pressure

Leaders of the M23 rebel group say their fighters have started pulling out of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira, pledging to complete the withdrawal by Thursday…

Ugandan Military Confirms Detention of Missing Catholic Priest

The Ugandan army has admitted it is holding a Catholic priest who had been missing for nearly two weeks, claiming he is suspected of involvement in what it described as…

Rebels Enter Strategic DR Congo City as Fighting Defies Trump-Brokered Peace Deal

Rebel fighters have reportedly pushed into Uvira — the last major city in government hands in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — triggering mass panic and a wave of civilians…

Eritrea Frees High-Profile Detainees After Years of Secretive Imprisonment

Several individuals detained in Eritrea, including Zeragaber and a number of well-known figures, were unexpectedly freed on Thursday. Among those released were businessmen Tesfalem Mengsteab and Bekure Mebrahtu, as well…

Nigeria’s Defence Minister Quits as Mass Kidnappings Intensify Nationwide

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect, citing health concerns, according to an announcement from the presidency. His resignation comes at a…