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 Turkiye has reached a deal with the United Kingdom to purchase 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets for nearly $11 billion, as Ankara looks to strengthen its air defenses while developing its own fifth-generation KAAN fighter planes. The agreement was signed on…

In Kenya, civil society groups are stepping up calls for the release of two Kenyan human rights defenders who have been missing in Uganda for nearly a month. Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, both members of the Free Kenya Movement,…

The United Nations has called for safe passage for civilians trapped in el-Fasher, Sudan, after paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed control of the army’s main base in the city. The Sudanese military has not confirmed losing the site, which…

President Paul Biya, 92, the world’s oldest head of state, has won re-election for an eighth term, according to official results announced on Monday by the Constitutional Council. The declaration comes amidst a series of protests that have rocked several…

Argentine President Javier Milei’s party cruised to victory in midterm legislative elections as voters backed his free-market reforms and deep austerity measures, providing a mandate for him to push forward with his radical overhaul of the economy. The results will…

A Moroccan rights group says more than 1,500 people are facing prosecution for taking part in month-long nationwide protests demanding better healthcare, education, and an end to corruption. According to the Moroccan Association for the Defence of Human Rights (ADMH),…

Djibouti’s parliament has unanimously voted to remove the presidential age limit, paving the way for President Ismail Omar Guelleh, 77, to seek re-election in April 2026. Previously, the country’s constitution barred anyone over 75 years old from contesting the presidency.…

Hundreds of protesters flooded the streets of Douala, Cameroon’s economic hub, on Sunday, in response to a nationwide call by opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary. The demonstrators, largely composed of young people, marched through key areas of the city demanding…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has endorsed the elevation of relations between South Africa and Vietnam to a strategic partnership, aimed at deepening trade and investment ties, strengthening South-South cooperation, and adapting to shifts in global trade dynamics. The announcement…

In a major political shift, the Polisario Front has announced its readiness to accept Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara, provided it is approved through a referendum. The move marks a significant turnaround and underscores the growing international support…

Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco continues to modernize its national health system with the opening of 49 new urban and rural health centers designed to improve medical coverage and reduce regional disparities. The Ministry of Health and…

A group of Kenyan citizens has petitioned the National Assembly to erect a national statue in honour of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga within the precincts of Parliament, in recognition of his contribution to Kenya’s democracy, governance, and social…