ASMARA — Eritrea has formally severed diplomatic relations with neighbouring Ethiopia, deepening one of Africa’s most serious emerging diplomatic crises. The decision followed Ethiopia’s closure of its embassy in Eritrea and the expulsion of 10 Eritrean diplomats. Addis Ababa accused Eritrea of hostile activities and alleged involvement in the renewed conflict in Tigray. Eritrea rejected […]
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ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopian government forces are moving closer to Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, as renewed fighting raises fears of a wider conflict in the Horn of Africa. Residents and a diplomat told Reuters that federal forces were within about 30 kilometres of Mekelle on Friday. The latest advance comes after weeks […]
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ADDIS ABABA — Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have sharply increased as fighting returns to Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of supporting armed groups opposing the federal government. Eritrea denies the allegation. Ethiopia has also closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, while Eritrea responded by cutting diplomatic ties […]
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KHARTOUM — Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is becoming increasingly severe as fighting in the Kordofan region forces large numbers of civilians from their homes. More than 200,000 people have reportedly been newly displaced across Kordofan as clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces continue. The violence has also affected important infrastructure, making access […]
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The Sudanese army says 318 members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have defected and joined government forces. The group reportedly includes four commanders, marking another significant development in the more than three-year-old conflict. Sudanese authorities said the fighters joined the army with military vehicles, according to reports. The development comes at a time when […]
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The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is getting worse as fresh fighting forces more people from their homes. More than 200,000 people have been newly displaced across Sudan’s Kordofan region since late 2025, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The displacement has been linked to intensified fighting and attacks on critical infrastructure. The crisis […]
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By Monafrika News Desk | August 19, 2026 Libya is facing a fresh crisis as widespread electricity problems, fuel shortages and political tensions put growing pressure on the country. The issue has become a major concern for Libyans, despite the country having Africa’s largest proven oil reserves. UN officials say the situation shows the serious […]
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Sudan| August 19, 2026 Sudan’s war continues to take a heavy toll on civilians, more than three years after fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict began in April 2023 after a power struggle between the two military forces. It has since developed into one […]
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