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South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over sovereignty concerns

South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over sovereignty concerns

Ariel Seidman accused of repeatedly using official Israeli social media platforms to launch insulting attacks against President Cyril Ramaphosa

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Madagascar launches EU, WFP-funded humanitarian hub to strengthen emergency preparedness
29.01.2026

Madagascar launches EU, WFP-funded humanitarian hub to strengthen emergency preparedness

Structure to store 1,000 tons of humanitarian supplies to strengthen response to crises for cyclone-prone eastern, southern coasts

Nigeria-Türkiye trade expected to top $10B after new agreements: Business council chair
29.01.2026

Nigeria-Türkiye trade expected to top $10B after new agreements: Business council chair

‘There is no home in Nigeria that does not have a Turkish product,’ says Nigeria-Türkiye Business Council head Dele Oye

ECOWAS lifts all sanctions against Guinea
29.01.2026

ECOWAS lifts all sanctions against Guinea

In 2021, West African bloc suspended Guinea and imposed sanctions following a coup

Gunfire, explosions heard near airport in Niger’s capital
29.01.2026

Gunfire, explosions heard near airport in Niger’s capital

Authorities say situation is now under control and incident is being investigated

Nigerian police fire live bullets, tear gas at protesters in Lagos, injuring 17
28.01.2026

Nigerian police fire live bullets, tear gas at protesters in Lagos, injuring 17

Protesters from slum areas in Lagos State tried to enter parliament building to register their opposition to demolition of houses, but police prevented them by firing tear gas and live bullets in air, eyewitnesses tell Anadolu