Somali Pirates Hijack Eritrean-Flagged Oil Tanker M.T. Sibu 1 Off Yemen, Take It Toward Puntland

SCMP and Quinta Fuerza frame the tanker as Iran-linked; others focus on piracy and safety.

IOM Says RSF Drone Attacks Displace 200,000 in Sudan’s Kordofan, Including el-Obeid

Over 200,000 displaced in Sudan’s Kordofan region amid intensified fighting since late 2025.

Paul Biya Returns to Yaoundé After 73-Day Absence From Geneva

Biya returned to Yaoundé after about 73–74 days abroad.

Overloaded Boat Capsizes in Sokoto, Nigeria, Killing at Least 50 People

At least 50 people died after an overloaded boat capsized near Gorau, Sokoto.

Tourist Helicopter Crash Kills Five Americans, Ecuador Intelligence Chief Michele Sensi-Contugi in Kenya

Seven killed in Kenya safari helicopter crash, including five Americans.

UN Says Gaza Tops Record Attacks on Aid Workers in 2025, 907 Killed, Injured, Kidnapped

2025 saw a record 907 aid workers killed, injured, or kidnapped worldwide.

Landslide at Illegal Zamboye Gold Mine Kills At Least 100 in Central African Republic

TRT World spotlights government blame; DW stresses illegal, unsafe artisanal mining instead.

South Africa Repatriates Namibian Political Prisoners’ Remains From Cape Town Museum

South Africa repatriated ancestral and mortal remains of two Namibian prisoners in Cape Town.

UN Security Council Session on Libya as Drone Strikes Ignite Political Impasse

UN envoy Hana Tetteh urged political will to advance Libyan political process and unify institutions

Theban Necropolis Tomb Study Shows Ancient Egyptian Burial Rituals Changed From 25th Dynasty to Ptolemaic Period

Reuse of TT 209 chamber over centuries reveals evolving burial practices in Theban necropolis.

Ethiopia’s Water Minister Says Nile Flows Will Be Under Ethiopia’s Control, Egypt and Sudan Reject

Ethiopia says Nile flows will be under its control, plans three new dams.

Sudan Army Chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan Holds Khartoum Talks To Set Up Dialogue Conference

Sudan Horizon frames inclusion differently on who is excluded; Arab News names NCP and Tasis

Drone Strikes South Zawia Power Substation, Triggering Libya Shutdown Consideration

Attack on South Zawia substation prompted government to consider shutting down the nearby refinery.

Lions, tigers from notorious zoo in Argentina begin journey to wildlife sanctuaries

Khalifa Haftar Helped Secure Release of American Hostage Kevin Rideout From Islamic State Affiliate

Haftar-led eastern Libyan authorities helped secure release of American hostage Kevin Rideout.

Kevin Rideout Released After More Than Nine Months Captivity In Niger

CNN and NPR both stress US authorities not confirming, with CNN noting FBI silence.

South Africa’s Constitutional Court Sets Aside Shell’s Wild Coast Exploration Right And Renewals

Infobae stresses energy-security and NGO 'legal war'; Climate Home News calls a community landmark win.

Overcrowded Mbuya Nehanda Ferry Capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, Killing At Least 15

Overloaded Mbuya Nehanda ferry capsized on Lake Kariba while carrying 114 adults and 5 crew.

U.S. And Morocco Launch Anthem Cruise Missile At AMTEC Near Tan-Tan With Covenant Industries

Anthem cruise missile by Covenant Industries conducted first live-fire test at AMTEC near Tan-Tan.