As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, a new report from Amnesty International has raised concerns over potential human rights issues during the tournament. While organizers have promoted the event as a safe and inclusive celebration of global football, Amnesty warns…
Egypt’s government has introduced a new early curfew on businesses, sparking concerns among traders and hospitality operators across the country. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that shops, restaurants, and malls must close by 9:00 pm on weekdays, with a slight extension to 10:00 pm on weekends. The measure, initially set…
The port of Tangier in northern Morocco is ramping up capacity as disruptions in global shipping lanes drive traffic away from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Suez Canal. Idriss Aarabi, managing director of Tangier Port, said preventing congestion is a top priority as international shipping patterns shift. “Our focus…
At least 33 people have been killed following a gun attack on a bar in Jos, an incident that escalated into retaliatory mob violence, according to local sources. The attack occurred on Sunday evening in the Anguwan Rukuba area of Jos North, when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a bar…
Veteran education unionist Slaheddine Selmi has been elected head of the influential Tunisian General Labour Union, signaling a potential shift toward stability and renewed engagement with the government amid ongoing political and economic tensions in Tunisia. Selmi, 67, is widely regarded as a consensus figure within the powerful labor confederation,…
Algeria has declared three days of national mourning following the death of former president Liamine Zeroual, who passed away at the age of 84. The Algerian presidency confirmed that Zeroual died at a military hospital in Algiers after a prolonged illness, with flags ordered to fly at half-mast nationwide in…
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has issued his first public message since being detained in the United States, saying he and his wife remain “steadfast” and “serene” despite months in custody. In a statement shared via his X account on Saturday, Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores said they were…
David Njuguna Kiaraho, the Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou, has died while receiving treatment at The Nairobi Hospital. His death occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026, bringing to an end a political career that spanned over a decade in Kenya’s legislative assembly. Parliamentary Career Kiaraho had represented Ol Kalou…
Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Dakar on Friday to protest the ongoing conflict involving Iran, voicing opposition to military action and expressing solidarity with countries affected by U.S. and Israeli operations. The protest forms part of a broader wave of international demonstrations reacting to escalating tensions in the Middle East,…
Farmers in the Gaza Strip are attempting to revive food production amid widespread destruction, but severe shortages of land, supplies, and infrastructure are undermining recovery efforts. Once a region with a strong agricultural base, Gaza now faces a drastic contraction in farming capacity. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization,…