Russia Blames Ukraine for Gas Tanker Explosions off Libya
The Russian transport ministry said the strike “was launched from the Libyan coast by Ukrainian naval drones,” without providing more details.
Author: Wadh Kassim
Pentagon Identifies Four US Troops Killed in Iran War
The Department of Defense identified the four as Captain Cody Khork, 35, Sergeant Declan Coady, 20, Sergeant 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, and Sergeant 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42.
Senegal Ex-Minister Faces $2.7 MN Embezzlement Probe
The National Assembly, which is overwhelmingly dominated by Faye and Sonko’s ruling Pastef party, voted on Friday to refer former communications and digital affairs minister Moussa Bocar Thiam to the court over a contract for a digital technology park.
55 Ghanaians Killed After Being Lured Into Ukraine War: Govt
272 Ghanaians are believed to have been lured into battle since 2022 for which an estimated 55 have been killed and two captured as prisoners of war
At Least two South Africans Have Died in Russia war, Says Foreign Minister
Several South Africans remain in Russia and at least two have died fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Thursday after 15 men reportedly tricked into joining mercenary forces were repatriated.
Jihadists Kill at Least 30 in Northern Nigeria
Boko Haram insurgents killed 25 people, including three troops, in attacks on Madagali and Hong in the border region with Cameroon in northeastern Adamawa state on Tuesday.
Scientists Discover Giant Bird-like Dinosaur in Niger Desert
Scientists believe it rivalled the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex in size, measuring around 40 feet long with a 20-inch sword-like crest on its head.
Russia, Ukraine Exchange Bodies of Killed Soldiers
Hundreds of thousands of soldiers have been killed in the four-year war, triggered when Moscow launched its full-scale offensive against Ukraine in February 2022.
Kenyan Arrested for Trafficking Men to Russian Army
Kenyan police have arrested a key figure in a network that sent more than 1,000 Kenyans to Russia, where many were forcibly conscripted into the army and sent to Ukraine.
EU to Respond to Abortion Aid Scheme Petition
Launched last year, the “My Voice, My Choice” campaign urged Brussels to help women from EU countries where abortion is not readily available to undergo the procedure elsewhere in the bloc.
