Iran has rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and says it wants a permanent end to the war.
Iran has rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and says it wants a permanent end to the war.
[Leadership] The managing director and chief executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has disclosed that Nigeria emerged as the second-largest domestic passenger market in Africa, recording over 10.5 million passengers and a 10 per cent year-on-year growth.
UN humanitarians warn that ongoing drone attacks in Sudan are killing civilians and crippling critical infrastructure as the conflict nears its third year.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A wave of excitement is building across Somalia as the country prepares to welcome the Turkish-owned drilling vessel Cagri Bey, expected to arrive in Mogadishu starting April 9.
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Starting May 1, 2026, China will impose zero tariffs on imports from 53 African states. We take a closer look at its potential impact on the ground in Africa, exploring how the policy is not only expected to boost the volume of African exports to China, but also to improve market access, encourage value-added production, and reshape trade dynamics between China and the continent.
[New Dawn] Congo Town -- The Government of the People's Republic of China has awarded two scholarship slots to the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), strengthening bilateral cooperation between China and Liberia in the maritime sector.
Pope Leo XIV is expected in Algeria next week, for the first step of his Africa tour. He will visit Algiers before travelling to Annaba, the home of the ancient Christian theologist Saint Augustine.
[Vanguard] The Itsekiri Youths for Good Governance (IYGG) has urged the federal government to ensure careful management and oversight of pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta to maintain safety and operational efficiency.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed for immediate measures to restore business activities following a devastating fire that destroyed Mawasiliano market stalls, popularly known as Simu 2000, in Sinza Ward, Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam.
[Ghanaian Times] The President of Zimbabwe, Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa, has toured the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP) during his State visit to Ghana, praising the facility as a prime example of how technology and local expertise can turn sanitation challenges into economic opportunities.
As the conflict in the Middle East enters its second month, U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating threats against Iran. On Monday he warned that the entire country could be 'taken out' on Tuesday.
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The US is deploying Vice President JD Vance to stump for longtime Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, who trails in election polls. Orban is seen as a symbol of the global far-right and has been an inspiration for Donald Trump.
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India is advancing its civil nuclear program with its Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam now able to self-sustain a nuclear chain reaction. In other news, nine police officers have been sentenced to death. DW has more.
In a historic milestone for space exploration, NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are heading back to Earth after a groundbreaking journey around the far side of the Moon, marking humanity’s return to deep space since the Apollo era.
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A debate is brewing about whether fare evasion on trams, buses and trains in Germany should no longer be a criminal offense. Meanwhile, companies are starting to feel the pinch of war in the Middle East.