Israel’s war on Gaza has been marked by attacks on healthcare facilities. This has also disrupted access to maternal care for pregnant women, and led to a rise in neonatal complications and deaths. TRT...
At least 51 dead as fires advance towards densely populated areas
In Chile, where the worst wildfires in a decade have killed at least 51 people. The fires are advancing towards a densely populated area in the centre of the country. Authorities warn that the death toll could worsen in...
Africa Matters: ECOWAS Crisis
ECOWAS faces a looming crisis as Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s planned withdrawals raise security and economic concerns in the West African region. We also go to Eswatini where a poor healthcare system means only...
What is Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’? | BBC News
The US has approved plans for a series of strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq. Iran denies direct involvement in the drone attack – but there are a number of pro-Iranian militias based in Iraq, Syria...
Africa Matters: Eswatini man on mission against tuberculosis
A poor healthcare system in Eswatini means only half of those infected with tuberculosis are ever diagnosed. But one man is on a mission to change that, and save lives in the process.
Senegal’s President Macky Sall postpones Feb 25 presidential elections indefinitely • FRANCE 24
Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of the presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning was due to start.
US conducts strikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria
US President Joe Biden says retaliatory American air strikes that began on targets in Iraq and Syria – allegedly linked to Iran-backed militias – “will continue”. The US avoided targets in Iran...