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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Japan is sending two military planes to East Africa for a possible operation to evacuate its nationals from the Middle East amid mounting hostilities between Iran and Israel, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Thursday.

The U.S. State Department on Thursday urged its citizens in the Middle East and North Africa to exercise "increased caution" amid rising regional tensions.

Egypt, one of the cradles of world civilization, boasts a rich history. The country is the largest state in the Arab world and plays a pivotal role in both Africa and the Middle East. Its military, a formidable regional force, has essentially become the backbone of the state since the monarchy's abolition in 1952. Despite its vast territory exceeding one million square kilometers, Egypt struggles to sustain its rapidly growing population. Only 3.6% of its land—comprising the Nile Valley and a narrow strip along the river—is arable, making the country reliant on imported American wheat and weapons. This reliance heavily influences Egypt’s foreign policy, which is shaped by a strict authoritarian governance style.

A regional cooperation organization in East Africa praised the landmark agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, which ended nearly a year of tensions, following successful talks in the Turkish capital.