30.05.2026 The head of the United Nations health agency is visiting the epicentre of a deadly Ebola outbreak Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), urging local communities to lead the fight against a disease whose confirmed cases have nearly doubled in two days. WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visits Bunia in the Democratic Republic of…
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Nigeria 17 killed in militants attack
At least 17 police officers were killed in Nigeria’s northeast Yobe state after présumable Islamist militants attacked a specialised military school that also trains police officers, the national police spokesman said late on May 16. Nigeria has been struggling an Islamist insurgency in its northeast for over 18 years. In a different area of the…
European History: “Postcolonial?” Exhibition
Brussels 21.04.2026 The “Postcolonial?” exhibition at the House of European History in Brussels (17 April 2026 – 14 March 2027) explores the lasting impacts of European colonialism from the 15th century to the present. It features personal stories, historical objects, and artworks to examine colonial legacies, power structures, and the post-1945 independence movements. Focus: It…
SA: Ramaphosa targets organized crime
Brussels 16.02.2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will deploy the army to assist the police fight criminal gangs and illegal mining in South Africa. (Image above: illustration) Gang violence is a major problem in South Africa, which has one of the world’s highest murder rates. A deeper look at the latest statistics shows that the…
CAR: Russia donates $2M food aid
Brussels 21.12.2025 Russia has allocated $2 million for humanitarian food aid deliveries to the Central African Republic (CAR) via the UN World Food Programme. This news was announced by Russian Ambassador to the CAR Alexander Bikantov. The food deliveries have already been made both through bilateral channels and through the World Food Programme (WFP). The…
Somalia: U.S. anti-terrorist operation
Brussels 27.11.2025 The U.S. special forces have launched a significant ground operation targeting the Islamic State’s Somalia Province (ISSP) in the Baalade Valley of Puntland. Heavy clashes are reportedly taking place between American forces and ISSP fighters throughout the rugged Cal Miskaad mountain range. (Image above: illustration). BREAKING:⚠️ MAJOR U.S. SPECIAL FORCES OPERATION NOW UNDERWAY…
Sudan: RSF reacts to U.S. initiative
Brussels 22.11.2025 Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) welcomed President Trump’s initiative to end the war, affirming full cooperation with international mediation. The group controls roughly one-third of Sudan as conflict continues with the Sudanese Armed Forces. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reacted on U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of his intention to work toward ending…
Nigeria: eight people killed
Brussels 17.10.2025 In Nigeria gunmen ambushed a security personnel in northwestern Zamfara state and killed at least eight people, the state’s governor said.The attack took place Thursday October 16 on the Gusau-Funtua road in Zamfara state’s Tsafe area, and killed five police officers and three members of a local paramilitary group that works with the…
France: Seven in 10 migrants from Africa
Brussels 09.10.2025 Immigration to France: What is its composition? Seven of the top 10 nationalities receiving residence permits are African. The other three are Turkey, China, and Afghanistan. These ten countries alone account for half of all residence permits issued in France. Immigration en France : quelle composition ? 🔍 7 des 10 principales nationalités…
UNGA80: Diplomats seek to end war in Sudan
New York UNGA80 Behind the scenes at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations, key countries and regional organizations have been coordinating efforts to try to end the horrific war in Sudan, which has created the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world. Alan Boswell, the International Crisis Group’s project…