Sinking Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’: Has the Ukraine war reached Senegal?
A Turkish-owned oil tanker that recently visited a Russian port was heavily damaged by explosions off the coast of Senegal last Thursday. While Kyiv has not claimed responsibility for the attack, the bombing follows a campaign targeting ships accused of belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet” – raising suspicions that the Ukraine war has spread all the way to West Africa. By: Sébastian SEIBT Dec. 3, 2025 The oil tanker Mersin was hit by a series of explosions off the coast of Da
France 24
Dec 6, 2025
Gen-Z protests ignite across Morocco
The youth-led “Gen-Z 212” movement demands reforms in education and healthcare, as well as stronger anti-corruption measures. By: FEDERICA SAINI FASANOTTI Dec. 3, 2025 Protesters gather in Rabat, Morocco, on Oct. 18. © Getty Images In a nutshell The Gen-Z 212 movement represents the grievances of Morocco’s youth They demand the prioritization of social services over tourism projects Mobilizers are trying to communicate directly with the king. Since late September, Morocco
GIS Reports
Dec 6, 2025
Congo Fighting Flares Within Hours of Peace Deal Ceremony
Analysts say U.S. diplomacy paused escalation of fighting in eastern Congo but failed to resolve core issues. President Donald Trump at the signing ceremony of a peace deal with Rwandan leader Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP - Getty Images Fighting raged in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, a day after President Donald Trump hosted Congolese and Rwandan leaders in Washington to sign ne
NBC News
Dec 5, 2025
48 Christians Gunned Down in Taraba State, Nigeria
4 8 Christians Gunned Down in Taraba State Nigeria. Residents Charge Military Complicity TruthNigeria December 5, 2025 Community leaders in Takum Holding a meeting with religious cleric telling explain the situation of things. Photo by TruthNigeria. Village Heads Bribe Soldiers with Cash, Fuel and Food to No Avail Southern Taraba is reeling from a wave of deadly attacks that have left more than 48 Christians killed and hundreds of homes reduced to ashes. Entire communities
TruthNigeria
Dec 5, 2025
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia forcibly sent to North Korea
Several Ukrainian children abducted by Russia forcibly sent to North Korea, expert tells US Senate. The Kyiv Independent By Dmytro Basmat December 4, 2025 Regional Center for Human Rights Legal Expert Kateryna Rashevska holds up a photograph of what she said are abducted Ukrainian children taken to North Korea as she speaks during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on "The Abduction of Ukrainian Children by the Russian Federation" on Capitol Hill on December 3, 2025
The Kyiv Independent
Dec 3, 2025
