Headlines- In southern Lebanon, the Israeli army claims to have killed two Hezbollah members..
- On Wednesday, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards opened fire on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- According to US President Donald Trump, the United States is extending the cease-fire with Iran until Iran submits a proposal and talks conclude.
- It has been decided to postpone Vice President JD Vance's trip to Islamabad for talks.
- Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, hailed US President Donald Trump for accepting his country's request to extend the ceasefire.
- US President Donald Trump said Iranian ports would remain blocked until Tehran presents a "unified proposal."
- For the first time since a 10-day truce went into effect on Friday, the Iran-backed Hezbollah claimed to have fired rockets and drones at Israeli forces on Tuesday "in response to the blatant and documented violations" by Israel.
Tag: African News
Film Festival in Burkina Faso Highlights...
Every aspect of Burkina Faso society, including its film industry, has been impacted by the country’s security issue. The Pan-African Film & TV Festival of Ouagadougou, or FESPACO, had its 28th edition earlier this month (March 4) and reflected this challenging situation both on and off screen
Officials Say Floods in Zambia kill...
According to Zambian officials, this year’s worst floods in 50 years, which started about four weeks ago, has rendered close to 400,000 people homeless.
South Africa:Solar Powered Cinema Inspires African...
With solar-powered, portable cinema, a South African organisation is providing youth in impoverished African nations with access to films.
Global Corruption Gets Worse, But Africa...
Transparency International reports that due to increased violence and insecurity, there hasn’t been much progress made against global corruption in the past year.
Zimbabwe Plans to Build $60 billion...
Zimbabwe plans to build “Zim Cyber City,” a modern capital that will likely cost up to $60 billion in raised funds and feature brand-new government structures and a presidential palace.
Policeman Among Six Arrest for Hijacking...
A 43-year-old police sergeant was amongst six suspects who were arrested on Monday for possession of a suspected stolen vehicle and two hijacked truck trailers in Clewer, Emalahleni.
Africa’s Largest Photo Library Opens in...
In Ghana’s capital, Accra, photographer and filmmaker Paul Ninson opened the Africa’s largest photography library. The “Dikan Center” is a hub where more than 30,000 photography books and collections on early African photographers, the diaspora, and creatives are kept
After Ban Lifted,Tanzanian Opposition Holds its...
After the government lifted a ban on such rallies,Tanzania’s opposition Chadema party held its first protest in six years this week. Despite the restored right to protest, critics doubt whether Tanzania’s Party of the Revolution, the second-longest-ruling party in Africa, will stop suppressing rivals and argue that a law is needed.
From Burkina Faso to Northern Benin,...
A recent report found that, as the country has become the new front line in the Sahel conflict, more more violent incidents linked to extremist groups took place in Benin’s north last year than the government has publicly acknowledged
Report: 100-Year Coastal Floods Now Occur...
According to a recent report by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, coastal communities will experience more frequent “once in a hundred years” floods as a result of increasing sea levels caused by climate change.