Africa

US military aircraft arrive in northeast Nigeria on security mission

US military aircraft arrive in northeast Nigeria on security mission

Nigeria’s Defense Headquarters says deployment part of longstanding security partnership between the two countries

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Malian forces 'neutralize' about dozen terrorists in central region, army says
15.02.2026

Malian forces 'neutralize' about dozen terrorists in central region, army says

Operation carried out between Bambara-Maoude and Inadjatafane in Douentza

Madagascar declares Cyclone Gezani a national disaster
14.02.2026

Madagascar declares Cyclone Gezani a national disaster

Storm kills 43, destroys thousands of homes as government calls for climate resilience

Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council ‘indefensible,’ Guterres tells AU summit
14.02.2026

Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council ‘indefensible,’ Guterres tells AU summit

Leaders also spotlight water security as key to peace, climate resilience, development

Ethiopian prime minister urges dignity-based Africa-Europe ties at Italy-Africa Summit
14.02.2026

Ethiopian prime minister urges dignity-based Africa-Europe ties at Italy-Africa Summit

Summit advances Italy’s Mattei Plan to boost investment-led partnerships in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, training

Somali ports minister says direct sea link with Türkiye ‘strategic necessity’ as trade expands
13.02.2026

Somali ports minister says direct sea link with Türkiye ‘strategic necessity’ as trade expands

Direct sea routes between Türkiye and Somalia would cut costs, boost trade and strengthen regional connectivity, says Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur