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East Africa

WHO warns Ebola outbreak may worsen as suspected cases reach 600

The World Health Organization has reported 600 suspected cases of Ebola and 139 suspected deaths linked to the virus, as concerns grow over the spread of the outbreak in Central and East Africa.

20 May 2026-15:25
Indonesia turns to Nigeria for oil amid Middle East tensions

13 May 2026-16:40
Could the Eastern Mediterranean be heading toward another major geopolitical crisis?

The Eastern Mediterranean is once again witnessing rising geopolitical tensions as disputes over energy resources, maritime boundaries, military positioning, and regional influence intensify among several countries in the region.

12 May 2026-03:17
Autoliv to End Production in Türkiye, Cutting Around 2,200 Jobs

Global automotive safety supplier Autoliv Inc has announced it will gradually shut down its manufacturing operations in Türkiye, a move expected to affect approximately 2,200 employees.

08 May 2026-12:11
Sikh rights issue raised at Baku youth forum

At an international youth forum held in Baku, India’s policies toward the Sikh community came under criticism during a discussion on post-colonial governance and state structures.

01 May 2026-10:54
38 migrants from Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia drown off eastern Libya

Thirty-eight irregular migrants have died after a boat sank off the coast of eastern Libya, the Libyan Attorney General’s Office said on Monday.

28 Apr 2026-15:41
Africa at risk of major fuel shortfall, AFC warns

Africa is projected to face an 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040, highlighting growing vulnerability to global supply disruptions, according to the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC).

23 Apr 2026-16:23
Hyundai warns rising costs, supply disruptions due to Mideast war

Hyundai Motor reported on Friday that its exports to Europe and North Africa, which typically pass through the Middle East, are being disrupted due to the ongoing regional conflict, highlighting growing strains on global supply chains.

03 Apr 2026-11:50
East African business, investment summit to be held in Nairobi

The East African Business and Investment Summit and Expo 2026 (EABIS 2026) will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from Feb. 24 to 25, the East African Business Council (EABC) said Saturday.

21 Feb 2026-20:31
Iran amid growing political uncertainty

Editor’s note: Vladimir Bekish is a Russian military-political analyst specializing in strategic security, with a focus on the Middle East and Africa. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

08 Jan 2026-11:07