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Citing security risks, shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd halts cargo bookings from Africa to Upper Gulf

Citing security risks, shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd halts cargo bookings from Africa to Upper Gulf

Firm suspends reservations as US-Israeli attacks on Iran disrupt maritime trade, traffic through Strait of Hormuz

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Nigeria moves 2027 presidential election date because of Ramadan concerns
28.02.2026

Nigeria moves 2027 presidential election date because of Ramadan concerns

Authorities shift vote to Jan. 16, after criticism February schedule overlapped with Muslim holy month

Mass graves discovered in eastern DR Congo
27.02.2026

Mass graves discovered in eastern DR Congo

At least 170 bodies discovered at 2 sites near city of Uvira after being partially uncovered by recent heavy rains, according to an official

US says South Sudan peace process ‘farcical,’ urges respect for 2018 deal as as opposition leader faces trial
26.02.2026

US says South Sudan peace process ‘farcical,’ urges respect for 2018 deal as as opposition leader faces trial

State Department urges Juba to uphold peace, reduce risk of civil war by returning to dialogue among parties to 2018 accord

EU, 9 countries condemn ‘deliberate’ civilian massacre in South Sudan
26.02.2026

EU, 9 countries condemn ‘deliberate’ civilian massacre in South Sudan

EU delegation, embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, UK, US call for immediate halt to fighting

EU allocates $74M to address Somalia's 'worsening humanitarian crisis'
26.02.2026

EU allocates $74M to address Somalia's 'worsening humanitarian crisis'

Bloc announces €63 million in new aid as 6.5 million people face hunger amid drought, conflict and rising food prices