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- 1Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebelsβEthiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting intensifies in the country's north. The claim marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the Horn of Africa neighbours, who already share strained relations over border issues and the two-year-old conflict in Tigray. Observers warn the accusations could further destabilise a region already grappling with cross-border tensions and displacement.
- 2China ships Russia-derived cruise missile defence system to North AfricaβΌWorldβs second most powerful military sends Russia-derived air-defence system designed to stop cruise missiles to a powerful North African nation
China, widely ranked the world's second most powerful military, has delivered an air-defence system derived from Russian technology and designed to counter cruise missiles to a major North African state. The report highlights growing arms transfers from Beijing to the region, though the specific recipient country and delivery terms are not detailed in the coverage.
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A heated debate is underway over whether immigration policies should apply selectively to people from Middle East and North Africa regions. Supporters and critics are clashing over the fairness and implications of treating immigrants differently based on their region of origin, with the discussion drawing sharp reactions and wide engagement across social platforms.
- 4Scientists Discover New Dinosaur Species in the SaharaβΌScientists discover new dinosaur species deep in the Sahara Desert
Scientists have announced the discovery of a previously unknown dinosaur species deep in the Sahara Desert, according to ABC News. Details about the species, its age, and the research team behind the find have not yet been fully released, but the discovery adds to the growing picture of dinosaurs that once roamed what is now North Africa.
- 5MENA startup funding keeps growing despite regional headwindsβΌStartup wrap β Funding momentum continues in MENA despite regional headwinds
Arab News reports that startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa continues to build momentum even as the region faces broader economic and political challenges. The roundup highlights ongoing investor interest in MENA-based startups, with new funding deals signaling resilience in the regional tech ecosystem despite headwinds that might otherwise discourage investment.
- 6Genoa protest over North African crime sparks security debateβItalian grandparents, fathers, mothers, and children protest in Genoa on crimes committed by criminal North African inva
Families including grandparents and children marched in Genoa to protest crimes attributed to North African migrants, with demonstrators saying residents are afraid to walk in the city's historic centre and demanding the Italian state finally resolve a situation they say has persisted for years. The demonstration has drawn wide attention in Italy, fuelling debate over migration policy and urban security.