Headlines- The US's ongoing blockade of Iranian ports, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp, has caused control of the Strait of Hormuz to "return to its previous state."
- US President Donald Trump stated that a peace agreement was "very close," even though Tehran denied his assertion that it was prepared to turn over nuclear weapons.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry denied claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the nation's enriched uranium stockpile, stating that it would not be moved "anywhere."
- After Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, oil prices fell by about 10% on Friday.
- The six-week conflict in Lebanon has resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 people and the displacement of one in five.
Tag: African News
Sudanese Churches Open Doors to Displaced Population
Many of the 11 million displaced people living in Port Sudan, which has been spared from the violence in the country’s civil conflict, are using churches as makeshift shelters.
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.