Tensions in the Horn of Africa escalated further after Eritrea firmly denied accusations from Ethiopia that Eritrean forces are operating inside Ethiopian territory. The claims, which Addis Ababa says are linked to support for insurgent groups, have been dismissed Asmara as baseless and politically motivated, deepening an already fragile relationship between the two neighbours. Ethiopian […]
Niger’s military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani has accused France, Benin, and the Ivory Coast of sponsoring an attack on Niamey’s international airport after gunfire and explosions were reported near the site late at night. Speaking on state television following a visit to the affected air base, Tiani directly blamed the leaders of the three countries for […]
Israeli air strikes hit multiple locations across southern and eastern Lebanon overnight, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure and raising fears of further escalation along the already tense border. Lebanese security sources said the strikes targeted areas near the southern frontier as well as sites in the eastern Bekaa Valley, a region that has increasingly […]
