Headlines- After issuing warnings, Iranian forces turned back two tankers that were trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the ongoing US maritime blockade as the reason.
- Iran claimed that since the war with the US and Israel started on February 28, over 3,400 people had died.
- On Saturday night, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran threatened to strike any ship that approached the Strait of Hormuz.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs called the Iranian ambassador to India to discuss the "serious incident" involving two Indian-flagged ships that were fired upon on Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran said that it is examining fresh U.S. proposals that were communicated through Pakistan's mediators, but it has not yet responded.
- Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed on Saturday that his fighters would retaliate against Israeli attacks on Lebanon and stated that the current 10-day ceasefire with Israel cannot be one-sided.
Tag: Africa News
Zimbabwe Hopes Tourism Will Help Economic...
As one government official cites new statistics indicating more tourists are visiting Victoria Falls, known as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Zimbabwean authorities are hoping tourism can help revive the country’s ailing economy. Critics say that the site’s potential isn’t being realized because of the country’s poor infrastructure.
North East Nigeria:Severe Flooding Worsens Humanitarian...
National emergency officials in northeastern Nigeria say that severe flooding has killed at least 30 persons and affected over a million others. It is expected that there will be more fatalities.Meanwhile, there is despair in the camps housing hundreds of thousands of displaced people who have limited access to services and food aid.
Nigerian Flooding Causes Widespread Destruction
An estimated 1 million people have been affected by the severe floods in Nigeria’s northern Borno state, officials estimate. People have been forced to flee to temporary shelters due to widespread destruction to property.
In Somalia,Female genital mutilation continues to...
Millions of women and girls in Somalia continue to suffer from the harmful tradition of female genital mutilation despite global efforts to stop it.
UN Experts Say Terror Groups in...
As terror groups increasingly use drones to carry out operations,United Nations experts say that tackling insurgencies in Africa is becoming more difficult.
Malawi Trials Groundbreaking African Tractor Driven...
In Malawi, field testing pis underway on Africa’s first solar-powered tractor. Experts say smallholder farmers could be able to increase crop yields with the help of the manually operated “Aftrak,” or Africa tractor.
Farmers’ Profits Boost When They Wear...
A pair of eyeglasses that treat poor vision could considerably increase farmers’ profitability, according to new research. On the other hand, millions of people cannot afford eye care.
Nigeria Battles Teen Drug Use
Over 14 million individuals in Nigeria abuse drugs, according to data from the drug enforcement agency. A few of them are young adults or children.
Street Hawking Continues in Cameroon Despite...
To generate income for their families, some children in Cameroon sell things on the streets during summer.But the government is warning parents against violating child labor practices and exposing minors to dangers.
Kenyan Activists Deal With the Reality...
Although abortion is illegal in Kenya, many women and girls with unplanned pregnancy claim they have little choice but to undertake risky abortions without a nurse or doctor’s assistance in Kilifi County on the country’s southern coast.Local activists say the practice is contributing to high maternal mortality in the region.