Key developments: On 12 Oct 2026 the head of Egypt’s press union publicly rejected any external pressure regarding the recent detention of journalists, as security forces were seen outside a courthouse. Six reporters from the independent platform Matsadaash claim they…
Continue reading Egypt’s Press Union Chief Rejects Pressure Over Detained JournalistsProtesters in multiple cities, armed with flags and wooden weapons, launched a nationwide march demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country, a rally that turned violent in some locations with looting reported. The demonstrations come as thousands of…
Continue reading Anti‑immigrant protests sweep South Africa, prompting market watchMass demonstrations erupted across major South African cities on Tuesday, with protestors brandishing flags and wooden weapons and demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country. The marches, some of which turned violent and involved looting, were timed to…
Continue reading Anti‑immigrant protests sweep South Africa as thousands of migrants flee ahead of June 30 deadlineA wave of anti‑immigrant demonstrations swept major South African cities on June 30, with protesters carrying flags and wooden weapons and setting a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, some actions turning violent and involving looting. The unrest…
Continue reading Anti‑immigrant protests spark unrest as South Africa’s rand steadiesEthiopian Airlines announced that it will restart services to Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, on Sunday after a brief suspension that began on 23 September due to the “current situation” in the area. This move restores a…
Continue reading Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Mekelle Amid Rising Food Prices in KenyaThe national carrier announced it will resume scheduled services to Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, from Sunday. The airline had halted the route on 23 September, blaming the “current situation” in Tigray for the suspension. The…
Continue reading Ethiopian Airlines to restart Mekelle flights amid easing Tigray tensionsKey developments: Ethiopian Airlines announced it will resume scheduled flights to Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, starting Sunday. The airline had halted the service on 23 September, blaming the “current situation” in Tigray for the suspension.…
Continue reading Ethiopian Airlines to Restart Mekelle Flights Amid Tigray StabilisationA new coalition has emerged in the Great Lakes region as former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president Joseph Kabila announced a partnership with the M23 rebel movement. This unexpected alliance signals a dramatic shift in the balance…
Continue reading Former DR Congo President Kabila Aligns with M23 Rebels, Escalating Regional TensionsA new political and military alliance has emerged in Central Africa as former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president Joseph Kabila has teamed up with the M23 rebel group. This development signals a potentially destabilising shift in the…
Continue reading Former DR Congo President Kabila Joins Forces with M23 RebelsA former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has announced a partnership with the M23 rebel group, creating a new armed coalition. This development marks a significant shift in the country’s conflict dynamics, potentially reshaping…
Continue reading Ex‑DRC president Joseph Kabila allies with M23 rebels
