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Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian ...

The Guardian | 2026-03-22, 02:55

Energy minister says war on Iran creating ‘uncertain environment’ but insists government doing ‘all the preparatory work’

West Africa: Why the Sahel Is Now the World's Deadliest Region for Terrorism

All Africa | 2026-03-22, 02:20

The Sahel has become the world's most deadly region for terrorism, with nearly half of all global deaths now taking place there. This marks a long-term shift away from the Middle East and North Africa, recent data shows. ...

Strike on Sudan hospital kills at least 64 and wounds 89 more, WHO reports

The Guardian | 2026-03-22, 01:25

Victims of army drone attack on East Darfur health facility included children and medical personnel

'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict

BBC News | 2026-03-22, 01:22

How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state. ...

Almost 100 wounded in Iranian missile strikes on southern Israel

The Guardian | 2026-03-21, 23:37

Israeli air defence systems fail to intercept at least two projectiles during attacks on cities of Arad and Dimona

Iran hits Israeli town housing nuclear facility in retaliation for Natanz strike

The Guardian | 2026-03-21, 22:06

First responders report 33 injured at multiple sites in Dimona, including a 10-year-old boy in serious condition

Nigeria’s petrol import bill dropped by 42% to N8.9trn in 2025

Business Day Online | 2026-03-21, 22:01

Nigeria’s total spending on importation of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) reduced significantly by 41.9 percent to N8.96 trillion in 2025 read more Nigeria’s petrol import bill dropped by 42% to N8.9trn in 2025 ...

Astrotourism in the Karoo: Stargazing taking root

Moneyweb | 2026-03-21, 19:52

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory is training residents to be star guides. ...

Cape Town affordable housing projects inch forward

Moneyweb | 2026-03-21, 19:52

Construction is yet to start on Western Cape government’s inner-city projects. ...

South Africans march for 'sovereignty' after US pressure

Oman Observer | 2026-03-21, 19:02

JOHANNESBURG: Thousands of South Africans marched on Saturday to demand respect for their nation's sovereignty after months of pressure from US President Donald Trump on issues fro ...

50 killed in suspected rebel attacks in eastern DR Congo: Report

Anadolu Agency | 2026-03-21, 15:43

Suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels killed at least 50 people in recent attacks in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, local media reported Saturday. The killings, attributed to the ADF rebels, occurred on

‘We must preserve our traditions’: war shadows Tehran as Iranians mark Nowruz

The Guardian | 2026-03-21, 14:38

Iranians in Tehran and across the country cautiously marked the Persian New Year despite the ongoing war entering its fourth week

Thousands of people are selling their identities to train AI – but at what cost?

The Guardian | 2026-03-21, 14:38

Gig AI trainers worldwide are selling moments of their lives, including calls and texts, to AI companies for quick cash

Tanzania: Dr Samia Donates Food and Essential Supplies to Needy Families

All Africa | 2026-03-21, 14:36

Dar es Salaam -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has provided food and essential supplies to needy families in five districts of Dar es Salaam as part of the celebrations for Eid al-Fitr. ...

Tanzania: Sweden's King Gustaf Bids Farewell to Outgoing Tanzanian Envoy, Matinyi

All Africa | 2026-03-21, 14:36

Stockholm -- King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has bid farewell to Tanzania's outgoing Ambassador to Sweden, Mobhare Matinyi, during a brief ceremony held at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. ...

US and Israel’s war on Iran is a disaster for the environment, analysis shows

The Guardian | 2026-03-21, 13:08

Exclusive: War has led to 5m tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in two weeks and is draining the global carbon budget faster than 84 countries combined

Liberia: MFDP Says Goodbye to 'Go-Getter'

All Africa | 2026-03-21, 13:05

In a ceremony marked by praise,

Malawi: FDH Bank Steps Up Support for National Development

All Africa | 2026-03-21, 13:05

FDH Bank Plc has reaffirmed its role in complementing government efforts to drive Malawi's socio-economic development through interventions that uplift communities and support key sectors of the economy. ...

Liberia: The Pronouncement By EPA to Protect Liberia's Wetlands - 'Is It a Mere Lip-Service?'

All Africa | 2026-03-21, 13:05

Liberia is amongst many countries around the world keen on the Ramsar Convention, when it comes to the protection of wetlands. ...