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Eid al-Fitr 2026 Expected to Begin March 20 Following New Moon Sightings
Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, is anticipated to be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026. This date is based on official...
New defence lawyer's request stalls Yelwata massacre trial in Nigeria
On 2 February, the Nigerian government arraigned nine defendants linked to the 13 June 2025 attack on Yelwata village in Guma Local Government...
Nigerian Army rescues two kidnap victims, arrests suspected gun runner in Plateau, Kaduna
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Chinonso Oteh, announced the rescues and arrest. Troops deployed at Wase rescued two kidnap...
US Embassy in Nigeria Cancels Visa Appointments Due to Protest Concerns
The US embassy in Nigeria has cancelled visa appointments over concerns of protest. The mission also advised US citizens in the country to remain...
Turkish Armed Forces Intercept Iranian Missile over Hatay Province
The Turkish armed forces have intercepted an Iranian missile over the country's southern province of Hatay, according to the Turkish defence...
UN reports over 50,000 deaths in Sudan civil war as famine grips north Darfur
The United Nations has documented over 50,000 deaths in Sudan's ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces...
UN Security Council urges Libyan parties to engage seriously in UN roadmap
Security Council members urged parties in Libya to seriously engage in the UN roadmap. The call was made during a session focused on Libya's...
Russian Gas Carrier Sinks off Libyan Coast
A Russian gas carrier has sunk off the coast of Libya. The incident was reported by Al Youm Al-Saabah. The vessel was transporting gas when it...
Sudan government claims drone attacks originated from Ethiopian territory
The Sudan government has stated that drone attacks were launched from Ethiopian territory. This accusation points to Ethiopia as the source of the...
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