Lebanon<\/a> (UNIFIL).<\/p>\nThe incident follows another deadly attack a day earlier, bringing renewed attention to the risks faced by international forces as Israel expands its ground operations in the country.<\/p>\n
A third peacekeeper was severely injured, while a fourth sustained wounds.<\/p>\n
Indonesia confirmed that one of its nationals was among the dead and called for a transparent investigation, urging all parties to respect Lebanon\u2019s sovereignty and avoid further escalation.<\/p>\n
Missile strike hits Haifaa oil refinery as regional war expands <\/p>\n
An oil refinery in Haifa has been struck by a missile amid escalating hostilities between Iran, Israel and allied forces.<\/p>\n
The facility, operated by the Bazan Group, caught fire after the strike, sending plumes of smoke into the air. Authorities said the blaze was quickly contained and no casualties were reported, though it remains unclear whether the damage was caused by a direct hit or debris.<\/p>\n
The attack underscores the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure as the conflict spreads, raising concerns about broader disruptions to regional supply.<\/p>\n
AFRICA Markets wobble as Iran war fuels global growth concerns <\/p>\n
The Euro weakened against the dollar as investors weighed the economic fallout from a prolonged Iran conflict, with rising oil prices stoking fears of inflation and slower growth.<\/p>\n
Analysts say attention is shifting from immediate price shocks to longer-term risks for consumer spending and economic stability, particularly in Europe. The uncertainty reflects how geopolitical tensions are increasingly feeding into global financial markets.<\/p>\n
Ex-Gambian minister appeals a landmark crime conviction in Switzerland <\/p>\n
Ousman Sonko, a former Gambian interior minister has appealed his conviction for crimes against humanity in a Swiss court, in a case seen as a milestone for international justice.<\/p>\n
Sonko was convicted in 2024 under the principle of universal jurisdiction for offences including torture and unlawful detention during the rule of former dictator Yahya Jammeh. His legal team argues that some alleged crimes predate the relevant Swiss laws.<\/p>\n
The case marks one of the most significant efforts to hold former African officials accountable in European courts.<\/p>\n
Somali\u00a0forces seize Baidoaa as regional leadership crisis deepens <\/p>\n
Somalia\u2019s national army has taken control of the strategic city of Baidoa, prompting the resignation of the regional president in the South West state.<\/p>\n
The move follows a breakdown in relations between the regional administration and the federal government, highlighting deepening political tensions. Residents described a heavy military presence, with parts of the city appearing deserted.<\/p>\n
Baidoa hosts international agencies and peacekeepers, making its stability critical for humanitarian operations in a region already affected by drought and conflict.<\/p>\n
Congo launches disarmament drive targeting genocide-linked militia <\/p>\n
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun preparations for a disarmament campaign against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a militia linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide.<\/p>\n
The initiative forms part of a broader effort to implement a US-backed peace agreement with Rwanda and reduce cross-border tensions. Rwandan authorities have long demanded action against the group as a condition for lasting peace.<\/p>\n
Military officials say operations are being planned from Kisangani, signalling a potentially significant shift in the region\u2019s security dynamics.<\/p>\n
Egypt likely to hold interest rates amid inflation risks from Iran war <\/p>\n
Egypt\u2019s central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged as policymakers assess inflation risks driven by rising energy costs.<\/p>\n
A Reuters poll showed unanimous expectations that rates will remain steady, halting earlier plans for gradual easing. The Iran war has sharply increased Egypt\u2019s import bill and put pressure on key revenue sources such as tourism and Suez Canal income.<\/p>\n
Economists say the uncertainty surrounding energy prices makes any immediate policy shift unlikely, as authorities prioritise stability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Air Canada chief to step down after language row over condolence message Michael Rousseau, Air Canada\u2019s chief executive…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":163046,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[85897,85719,596,1982,176,32684],"class_list":{"0":"post-163045","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-egypt","8":"tag-air-canada","9":"tag-bdrecent","10":"tag-canada","11":"tag-egypt","12":"tag-iran","13":"tag-the-gambia"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@africa\/116322486375239786","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163045","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=163045"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163045\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/163046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=163045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=163045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=163045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}