On 7 December 2025, a group of soldiers in Benin attempted a mutiny against the government of President Patrice Talon. They briefly seized control of strategic locations, including the national television station and a military camp. The rebels — calling themselves the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR) — declared a takeover, but loyalist troops moved quickly to retake…
Last week, a series of drone strikes hit the town of Kalogi in South Kordofan, targeting a kindergarten, a hospital, and other civilian-use sites. According to World Health Organization (WHO), the death toll from these strikes rose to 114 people, including 63 children.
The first drone strike reportedly struck the kindergarten, killing many children instantly. As survivors and wounded children…
In early December 2025, the government of South Africa announced the withdrawal of its 90-day visa exemption for holders of Palestinian passports. This dramatic move followed the arrival of a chartered aircraft carrying about 153 Palestinians — many fleeing the conflict in Gaza — who landed at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The plane remained on the tarmac for more than 12…
Global malaria deaths climbed to an estimated 610,000 in 2024, according to WHO. At the same time, the number of global malaria cases rose to about 282 million — roughly 9 million more than in 2023.
Despite recent advances in prevention and treatment — including expanded use of dual-ingredient insecticide-treated nets, seasonal preventive therapy, and WHO-approved malaria vaccines — the…
In a major development, Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 schoolchildren who were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State. The children arrived at the state Government House in Minna on Monday, escorted in buses and armoured vehicles by security forces and were formally handed over to state officials.
The children in the rescued group are aged…
Late last week, a tragic mass shooting at an unlicensed bar in a hostel in Saulsville township, near Pretoria, claimed the lives of at least 12 people — among them three children — and injured many others. The victims included a 3-year-old boy, a 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl, along with other adults. According to police reports, three unknown gunmen entered the hostel at around 4:15…
Earlier this week, Nigeria granted asylum to Fernando Dias da Costa — the opposition presidential candidate from Guinea-Bissau — after that country’s recent elections were followed by a military takeover. The move comes amid widespread reports that Dias da Costa faced “imminent threats” against his life as the coup unfolded, prompting fears for his safety.
According to Nigeria’s…
