Africa

North Africa and Sahel become new global crossroads of irregular migration

North Africa and Sahel become new global crossroads of irregular migration

Africa’s Sahel region and its northern belt have remained among the most active centers of irregular migration and human smuggling for the past quarter century

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At least 5 killed,  35 injured in bomb explosion in Nigerian mosque during prayers
25.12.2025

At least 5 killed, 35 injured in bomb explosion in Nigerian mosque during prayers

Authorities suspect suicide bombing in Maiduguri, capital of northeastern Borno state, caused deadly explosion

UN chief urges 'peaceful, orderly, inclusive' polls in Central African Republic
24.12.2025

UN chief urges 'peaceful, orderly, inclusive' polls in Central African Republic

Antonio Guterres 'urges all stakeholders to refrain from actions that could incite violence or undermine the credibility of the process,' says statement

Emergency calls preceded deadly Libyan jet crash near Türkiye’s capital
24.12.2025

Emergency calls preceded deadly Libyan jet crash near Türkiye’s capital

Pilot reported electrical failure and issued PAN-PAN and 7700 alerts before fatal crash near Ankara, says Turkish transportation and infrastructure minister

Turkish defense minister pays condolence visit to Libyan officials, families in Ankara
24.12.2025

Turkish defense minister pays condolence visit to Libyan officials, families in Ankara

Yasar Guler, Chief of General Staff Bayraktaroglu express condolences to Libyan officials and families after aircraft crash

Paramilitary RSF claims control of 2 areas in Sudan’s North Darfur
24.12.2025

Paramilitary RSF claims control of 2 areas in Sudan’s North Darfur

RSF says it seized Abu Qamra and Ambro in North Darfur; army made no comment