Africa
A $50 million hostage ransom funded al-Qaeda terrorism in West Africa, UN says
A new UN report detailing the use of the ransom did not identify the hostage or say who had made the payment, but three sources identified the country that made the payment as the UAE.
Ethiopia, US reinforce commitment to partner on cross-sectional issues - opinion
Drone targets fuel tank at Zawiya oil complex in latest attack, Libya's NOC says
The desert's ripple effect: The Western Negev is quietly reshaping Israel-Africa ties - opinion
Ebola outbreak in Congo tops 4,000 cases in world's second-largest epidemic
Researchers believe Congo's Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared, with the true scale of infections likely much higher.
Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.
Israel must keep fighting for global recognition despite relentless criticism - opinion
Israel’s alliances, trade ties, and international relationships are key pillars of its long-term security strategy.
Morocco names longest highway after Donald Trump
Morocco has named its flagship Tiznit-Dakhla expressway after US President Donald Trump, citing his recognition of Rabat's sovereignty over Western Sahara.
How the Israel-Somaliland alliance rewrites American diplomacy - opinion
By recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign, self-governing “Gateway Nation,” Israel has set the foundation for an alliance in which security, technology, and economic enterprise operate as a whole.
Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush
Spain's Interior Ministry said around 50,000 people had crossed the border from Morocco to Ceuta since Thursday morning, and estimated that 48,300 had returned by 6 p.m. on Friday.
US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
A Reuters analysis found the image of the map included in the presentation contained an artificial intelligence watermark that signals it was made with OpenAI tools.
Migrants breach border from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave in mass crossing
Thousands of migrants entered Ceuta by sea and through a breached fence, prompting emergency calls as local businesses shut amid fears of unrest.
Human Rights Watch report on UAE's RSF support severely lacking, Gulf expert tells 'Post' - opinion
Sudan's chemical weapons findings received far less sustained attention than allegations against the UAE.
US considering military operations against Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists in Mali - report
An independent expert on the region, Corinne Dufka, told The Washington Post that any US action in Mali has the potential to backfire and lead to the targeting of American citizens.
