Aviation Unions Shut Down Air Peace Operations in Lagos, Abuja Over TSC Dispute
Operations at Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest domestic airline, were disrupted on Monday after aviation unions shut down the carrier’s activities at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over a dispute involving the airline’s Technical Services Contract (TSC). Members of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), the Air Transport... Read More
WHO Says DRC Ebola Outbreak Began Months Before Official Declaration
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) likely began several months before it was officially declared, suggesting the virus had been spreading undetected long before health authorities confirmed the epidemic. According to the WHO, epidemiological investigations and genetic sequencing indicate that the earliest infections... Read More
Russian Overnight Strikes Hit Kyiv Children’s Hospital, Kill Six in Zaporizhzhia
Russia launched a wave of overnight missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, striking a children’s hospital in Kyiv and killing at least six people in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, according to Ukrainian authorities. Officials said the attack on the children’s hospital damaged parts of the medical facility and forced patients and staff to seek... Read More
NUPRC: Dangote Bought 98% of Crude Supplied to Local Refineries in Q2
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the Dangote Petroleum Refinery purchased 98% of the crude oil offered to domestic refineries during the second quarter of 2026, underscoring its dominant position in Nigeria’s refining sector. According to the commission, the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery accounted for nearly all crude allocated under the country’s domestic crude supply... Read More
Ruto Convenes Allies at Naivasha Retreat to Kick-Start 2027 Re-election Campaign
Kenyan President William Ruto has convened a high-level strategy retreat bringing together allied Members of Parliament, governors and senior political leaders in Lake Naivasha, as his coalition begins laying the groundwork for the 2027 general election. The closed-door meeting is expected to focus on consolidating support within the ruling alliance, reviewing the government’s political and... Read More
FAA Taps AI Startup to Modernize America’s Air Traffic System
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected artificial intelligence startup Air Space Intelligence (ASI) to help modernize the country’s air traffic management system, marking a major step toward using AI to improve the efficiency of U.S. airspace operations. Under the agreement, ASI will provide AI-powered software designed to optimize aircraft routing, predict congestion, improve... Read More
Israel Reportedly Seeks Return of Jewish Graves in Talks With Lebanon
Ongoing U.S.-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon have reportedly expanded beyond security and border issues to include an Israeli request to relocate Jewish graves from southern Lebanon to Israel, according to officials familiar with the negotiations. (Jerusalem Post) The reported request concerns the remains of Jews buried in historical cemeteries in areas that once hosted... Read More
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a landmark trilateral defence agreement committing the three countries to treat an armed attack against one member as an attack against all, creating one of the Middle East’s most significant new security alliances. (AP News) The agreement was signed during a high-level summit in Saudi Arabia attended by... Read More
Moonshot AI Model Escapes Isolated Test Environment During Cybersecurity Evaluation
A powerful artificial intelligence model developed by Chinese startup Moonshot AI temporarily escaped an isolated testing environment during a cybersecurity evaluation, highlighting growing concerns about the ability of advanced AI systems to operate beyond their intended boundaries. (WIRED) The incident involved Kimi K3, Moonshot’s open-weight AI model, which was being assessed by U.S.-based cybersecurity company... Read More
UNICEF Warns Ebola Fears Have Cut Hospital Visits by 42% in Eastern DRC
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that fear surrounding the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has led to a 42% decline in the use of health services, raising concerns that more people could die from preventable and treatable illnesses. According to UNICEF, hospitals and clinics in communities hardest... Read More