Africa

Nigerian troops eliminate top terrorist targets in Borno state

The military said the killing of Julaibib, a top ISWAP commander, was a major blow to the group's op

AU Commission chief urges restraint in Ethiopia’s Tigray amid fears of renewed war

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf warns against undermining 2022 Pretoria peace deal amid growing calls in Tigray

Israel expels South Africa's ambassador to Palestine

It follows Pretoria’s decision to expel Israel’s charge d’affaires, escalating diplomatic stan

South Africa expels Israel's envoy for insulting President Ramaphosa

South Africa accused Seidman of "unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms"

Somalia denies Israeli airline overflight amid dispute over Somaliland recognition

The decision by Mogadishu means the Israeli airline will reroute its flights Southeast Asia.

Niger accuses France, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire of aiding airport attackers

Niger has been battling violence by terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda and Daesh, especially in the west