What is behind the Saudi-UAE rupture in Yemen?
It all began more than a decade ago. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were the pillars of a coalition created to fight the Houthis who had taken control…
Bulgarians worry over rising prices as country adopts euro
Bulgaria is saying goodbye to the lev and officially adopting the euro, but some citizens worry about higher prices.
Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders slam Israel’s Gaza ban
Humanitarian organisations Oxfam and Doctors Without Borders are slamming Israel’s decision to ban them from Gaza.
Four reasons why Benjamin Netanyahu may not want a Gaza ceasefire to hold
EXPLAINER Four reasons why Benjamin Netanyahu may not want a Gaza ceasefire to hold After his trip to the US, Israel’s prime minister returns home in an apparently strong position.…
A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel? Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and…
Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
A recent summit of The Alliance of Sahel States has raised security and economic hopes for Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at AFCON 2025
Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at AFCON 2025 Burkina Faso book second place in Group E at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win…
US jobless claims slow in last full week of 2025 amid weak labour market
US jobless claims slow in last full week of 2025 amid weak labour market November saw highest unemployment since 2021, largely attributed to federal worker reductions under Trump. A sign…
How is Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026?
EXPLAINER How is Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026? Big changes are coming in the new year as healthcare subsidies expire and requirements for food…
This is how the GHF weaponised food aid in Gaza
Thousands of Palestinians were killed or injured at or near food distribution sites in Gaza this year.