Article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00095693.html The article explains how the European Union launched humanitarian aid flights to people affected by violence and famine in Darfur during the ongoing war in Sudan. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has destroyed infrastructure, displaced civilians, and restricted food access. The EU’s air bridge delivers medical supplies, food, and emergency support to… Read more »
Article: https://.com/vieallafricaw/group/main/main/id/00095769.html A deadly insurgent attack in northern Burkina Faso targeted a group of 18 Ghanaian traders conducting routine business, killing at least seven men and injuring others. The militants reportedly separated men from women before opening fire and burning the victims and their truck. In response, Ghana’s President John Mahama ordered the evacuation of injured traders back to Ghana… Read more »
Article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00095736.html A major aviation workers’ strike disrupted flights at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, creating widespread travel delays and operational shutdowns. The strike, organized by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union, protested a proposed deal between the Kenya Airports Authority and foreign investors to manage airport operations. Workers argued the agreement threatens national control, job security, and transparency. Government officials attempted… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/turkey-ethiopia-sign-energy-cooperation-accord-during-erdogan-visit-2026-02-17/ The article reports that Turkey and Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — his first in 11 years. The MoU was signed after talks between Erdoğan and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and was described by the Turkish Energy Ministry… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/seven-ghanaian-traders-killed-burkina-faso-by-suspected-islamists-ghana-says-2026-02-16/ The Reuters article reports that seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed when suspected Islamist militants attacked the town of Titao in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, according to Ghana’s Interior Minister Mohammud Mubarak Muntaka. The victims were part of a group of 18 traders who had crossed into Burkina Faso to buy tomatoes when militants stormed… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-says-100-us-forces-arrive-expanding-mission-2026-02-16/ The article reports that about 100 U.S. military personnel have arrived in Nigeria as part of an expanded mission to support the West African nation’s fight against Islamist insurgents. Nigerian Defence Headquarters spokesman Major General Samaila Uba confirmed the deployment and said that the U.S. troops will serve in training and advisory roles, assisting Nigerian forces… Read more »
