Africa

New Senate Bill Seeks Terrorist Designation for Polisario Front Over Iran Links

The debate in Washington over the possible designation of the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization has reached a new stage after three members of the U.S. Congress introduced legislation in the Senate that could open the door to placing the group on the United States’ terrorism list. The move comes months after a similar ...

00:16 Et March 14, 2026

Drone strike hits border market in Sudan’s Darfur, killing four civilians

A drone strike triggered massive explosions at a market in Sudan’s Darfur region near the border with Chad on Thursday, killing four people and injuring more than two ...

12:48 Et March 13, 2026

Senegal passes bill increasing jail terms for homosexual acts to 10 years

Senegal's parliament has approved a new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex couples and criminalising the "promotion" of homosexuality. A ...

14:00 Et March 12, 2026

Drones strike eastern Congo’s largest city, killing French aid worker

Drone strikes hit Goma in east Congo ​on Wednesday, killing at least three people including a French aid worker, the ‌first such attack in the city since AFC/M23 ...

13:47 Et March 11, 2026

U.S. Embassy in Nigeria Warns of Possible Terror Threat Against American Facilities

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned American citizens of a possible terrorist threat targeting U.S. facilities and affiliated schools in the West African country, according to ...

15:05 Et March 10, 2026

Madagascar’s military leader dissolves cabinet in unexpected move

Madagascar's military ruler Col Michael Randrianirina has dissolved the government unexpectedly, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet, according to a statement from his spokesperson. "The government ...

13:58 Et March 10, 2026

Civilians Escape to Ethiopia as South Sudan Army Prepares Assault on Akobo

Thousands of civilians have fled an opposition-held town in eastern South Sudan following an evacuation order issued by the army to pave the way for a military operation, ...

12:52 Et March 9, 2026

The Fragmentation Doctrine: Has Algeria Risked Its Gulf Ties for Alignment with Iran?

Algeria faces difficulty in expressing explicit solidarity with the Arab Gulf states, which some observers see as a reflection of uncertainty in its regional positioning amid escalating tensions ...

12:12 Et March 9, 2026

Amsterdam: Morocco's Flag Carrier Honors Diaspora in the Netherlands

Morocco’s flag carrier -Royal Air Maroc (RAM) organized a distinguished Iftar ceremony on Friday in Amsterdam on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, in honor of members of the Moroccan community living in the Netherlands. This gathering, marked by an atmosphere of fraternity and sharing characteristic of this blessed month, was attended by ...

12:17 Et March 8, 2026

Kenya: Deadly Floods Strike Nairobi, Killing 10 and Disrupting Flights at Major Airport

Aid workers recovered bodies from floodwaters across Nairobi on Saturday after overnight flash floods killed at least 10 people, swept away dozens of cars and disrupted flights at ...

13:19 Et March 7, 2026
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