Turbulence in the fuel markets caused by the US-Israel war on Iran is hitting African airlines hard. Jet fuel prices are soaring worldwide but Africa is particularly exposed. About 70 percent of its jet fuel and kerosene imports come through the Strait of Hormuz – the vital maritime corridor currently …
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Sahar Ragab – Xinhua — The deadly conflict in the Middle East entered its 11th day on Tuesday, with no letup in military exchanges between Iran, Israel and the United States. Meanwhile, there has been no sign of a diplomatic breakthrough among the relevant parties. Here’s a quick overview of the …
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Xinhua – The Middle East is experiencing a major regional escalation on the 10th day of a widening conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States, as Tehran launched a new wave of attacks under the leadership of the new supreme leader and the total death toll in Israel climbed …
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The country that President Donald Trump declared “nobody’s ever heard of” during his 4 March address to Congress has been hit with the highest U.S. tariffs in the world. Lesotho tops the list of 20 African nations upon which the White House has announced what it calls “reciprocal” tariffs, which add to …
Read More »Muhamad Yehia US President Donald Trump says he is ready to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. US President Donald Trump launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until …
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will send a T erminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel, along with the troops needed to operate it, the Pentagon said Sunday, even as Iran warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel. Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon spokesman, said in a …
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The ineffectiveness of military interventions has been underscored by the US failure in Afghanistan. This should lead to a rethink in Africa, writes Mimi Mefo Takambou. It has been a very disturbing week for many across the world — not least for those of us who come from countries experiencing wars and …
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موقع وجه أفريقيا موقع وجه أفريقيا هو موقع مهتم بمتابعة التطورات في القارة الأفريقية