Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:56:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198394/world/africa/egypt-urges-political-solution-to-yemen-conflict Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the OIC meeting in Baghdad last week. Abdelatty has called for a political solution to the Yemen conflict. — Reuters Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the OIC meeting in Baghdad last week. Abdelatty has called for a political solution to the Yemen conflict. — Reuters Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:26:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197953/world/africa/egypts-president-says-he-will-leave-office-in-2030 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:49:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197881/world/africa/somalia-to-hold-presidential-vote-in-may-2027 Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud casts his ballot during local council elections in Mogadishu in December 2025. — AFP file photo Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud casts his ballot during local council elections in Mogadishu in December 2025. — AFP file photo Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:37:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197831/world/africa/ethiopian-forces-approach-eritrea-border-town People disassemble an abandoned wreckage of a truck during fighting in Adi Mesno, Ethiopia. — Reuters People disassemble an abandoned wreckage of a truck during fighting in Adi Mesno, Ethiopia. — Reuters Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:55:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197612/world/africa/toll-in-djibouti-boat-sinking-rises-to-139-dead UN's IOM teams cooperate with Djiboutian authorities in the rescue operations. — Reuters file photo UN's IOM teams cooperate with Djiboutian authorities in the rescue operations. — Reuters file photo Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:25:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197553/world/africa/ethiopia-regains-control-of-city-after-eritrean-incursion Members of the Ethiopian Federal Police (EFP) patrol after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) army retreated from the regional capital in Mekelle. — Reuters Members of the Ethiopian Federal Police (EFP) patrol after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) army retreated from the regional capital in Mekelle. — Reuters Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:15:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197411/world/africa/eritrean-troopsdeploy-in-ethiopias-tigray-region Members of the Republican Guards patrol outside the terminal at the Mekelle Alula Aba Nega International Airport on the outskirts of Mekelle. — Reuters Members of the Republican Guards patrol outside the terminal at the Mekelle Alula Aba Nega International Airport on the outskirts of Mekelle. — Reuters Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:05:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197305/world/africa/drone-strike-on-tigray-displacement-camp-kills-eight Young residents watch a member of the pro-government Tigray Peace Force patrol the streets as federal and allied forces enter Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, on Sunday. — AFP Young residents watch a member of the pro-government Tigray Peace Force patrol the streets as federal and allied forces enter Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, on Sunday. — AFP Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:13:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197253/world/africa/ethiopian-forces-take-full-control-of-tigray-capital Members of the pro-government Tigray Peace Force patrol the streets of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, in a pickup truck on Sunday. — AFP Members of the pro-government Tigray Peace Force patrol the streets of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, in a pickup truck on Sunday. — AFP Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:15:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197182/world/africa/ethiopias-tigray-rebels-abandon-regional-capital Tuk-tuk drivers transport residents' belongings amid fears of looting as residents and fighters leave the city of Mekelle. — AFP Tuk-tuk drivers transport residents' belongings amid fears of looting as residents and fighters leave the city of Mekelle. — AFP Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:48:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197098/world/africa/tycoons-death-in-crash-spotlights-zimbabwe-wealth-gap Officials work at the site of a helicopter crash at Kudenga Farm in the Marondera rural area, east of Harare, Zimbabwe. — Reuters Officials work at the site of a helicopter crash at Kudenga Farm in the Marondera rural area, east of Harare, Zimbabwe. — Reuters Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:47:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197097/world/africa/blast-reported-at-ethiopian-army-hq-in-addis-ababa Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:46:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196953/world/africa/more-than-8000-confirmed-cases-in-congos-ebola-outbreak Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:25:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196917/world/africa/fighter-jets-drones-in-heavy-somalia-fighting Man standing next to a burning car in Somalia. — Reuters File Photo Man standing next to a burning car in Somalia. — Reuters File Photo Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:09:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196915/world/africa/death-toll-in-south-africa-shooting-rises-to-18 Residents gather behind police tape near the scene where gunmen armed with assault rifles stormed. —AFP Residents gather behind police tape near the scene where gunmen armed with assault rifles stormed. —AFP Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:07:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196857/world/africa/gunmen-kill-27-in-two-south-africa-mass A member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) stands guard as bystanders look on behind police tape near an entertainment venue. — AFP A member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) stands guard as bystanders look on behind police tape near an entertainment venue. — AFP Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:18:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196766/world/africa/heavy-fighting-internet-blackout-hit-ethiopia Residents gather to purchase and activate SIM cards at a telecommunications retailer in Mekelle amid telecommunications and Internet disruptions. - AFP Residents gather to purchase and activate SIM cards at a telecommunications retailer in Mekelle amid telecommunications and Internet disruptions. - AFP Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:23:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196738/world/africa/ethiopia-faces-renewed-war-as-tigray-rebels-attack Rickshaw taxis and motorists drive along the street near the Tigray Martyrs monument in Mekelle, Tigray Region, Ethiopia. — Reuters Rickshaw taxis and motorists drive along the street near the Tigray Martyrs monument in Mekelle, Tigray Region, Ethiopia. — Reuters Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:33:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196736/world/africa/moroccos-ruling-coalition-dominates-parliament-election Fatima Zahra Al Mansouri (C), member of Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), celebrates after the announcement of results of the legislative elections on Thursday. — AFP Fatima Zahra Al Mansouri (C), member of Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), celebrates after the announcement of results of the legislative elections on Thursday. — AFP Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:31:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196698/world/africa/tigrayans-say-new-war-with-ethiopian-govt-has-begun Members of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) walk along a main road in Mekelle. — AFP Members of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) walk along a main road in Mekelle. — AFP Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:24:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196666/world/africa/tigray-rebels-seize-ethiopia-regional-airport Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:51:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196481/world/africa/ten-lions-die-in-suspected-poisoning-in-tanzania Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:27:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196402/world/africa/protests-break-out-in-nigeria-after-37-miners-die-in-custody A family member of an illegal mining suspect arrested in mining raids who reportedly died while in detention weeps at Minna General Hospital, in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. - Reuters A family member of an illegal mining suspect arrested in mining raids who reportedly died while in detention weeps at Minna General Hospital, in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. - Reuters Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:59:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196316/world/africa/el-nino-deepens-hunger-in-south-sudan Some 7.8 million people - more than half the population - struggle daily to obtain enough food, while 2.2 million children and 1.2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women require urgent nutritional support. Some 7.8 million people - more than half the population - struggle daily to obtain enough food, while 2.2 million children and 1.2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women require urgent nutritional support. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:08:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196294/world/africa/at-least-60-killed-in-gold-mine-collapse-in-sudans-west-kordofan Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:27:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196228/world/africa/un-says-ebola-epidemic-still-massive-not-yet-peaked Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:22:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195806/world/africa/sudan-health-system-faces-collapse-doctors-without-borders-says Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:14:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195674/world/africa/what-do-you-know-about-rwanda Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:06:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195621/world/africa/un-approves-new-map-that-shows-africas-true-size People stand beside a sculpture of the African continent, painted with the flags of African nations, at the Place du Souvenir Africain in Dakar, Senegal, September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Misper Apawu People stand beside a sculpture of the African continent, painted with the flags of African nations, at the Place du Souvenir Africain in Dakar, Senegal, September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Misper Apawu Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:31:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195496/world/africa/16-dead-in-bus-crash-in-egypts-sinai Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:40:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195361/world/africa/passengers-stranded-overnight-by-kenya-airport-strike Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:48:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195088/world/africa/nigerias-president-orders-rescue-after-mass-kidnapping Parents of abducted students hold placards during a protest calling for their release in Askira-Uba, Borno State, Nigeria. — Reuters Parents of abducted students hold placards during a protest calling for their release in Askira-Uba, Borno State, Nigeria. — Reuters Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:18:28 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194977/world/africa/video-appears-to-show-600-people-abducted-in-nigeria-mosque-attack-residents-say Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:21:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194956/world/africa/tunisia-coast-guard-recovers-eight-bodies-of-migrants Tunisian coast guards try to stop migrants at sea during their attempt to cross to Italy. — Reuters file photo Tunisian coast guards try to stop migrants at sea during their attempt to cross to Italy. — Reuters file photo Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:44:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194844/world/africa/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-growing-exponentially-un A member of the M23 rebel group stands guard as provincial authorities visit the Rodolphe Merieux Laboratory, where samples from suspected Ebola cases are tested, in Goma, North Kivu province of Congo.- Reuters File A member of the M23 rebel group stands guard as provincial authorities visit the Rodolphe Merieux Laboratory, where samples from suspected Ebola cases are tested, in Goma, North Kivu province of Congo.- Reuters File Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:39:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194648/world/africa/ebola-outbreak-now-dr-congos-deadliest-ever Red Cross workers walk in formation as they disinfect Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province, DR Congo. — Reuters Red Cross workers walk in formation as they disinfect Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province, DR Congo. — Reuters Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:04:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193883/world/africa/56-magnitude-earthquake-near-egypts-suez Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:38:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1193208/world/africa/at-least-27-dead-after-guyana-ferry-sinks-83-missing Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:04:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192979/world/africa/ebola-spreading-in-drc-at-faster-pace A member of the M23 rebel group stands guard as provincial authorities visit the Rodolphe Merieux Laboratory in Goma, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. — Reuters A member of the M23 rebel group stands guard as provincial authorities visit the Rodolphe Merieux Laboratory in Goma, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. — Reuters Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192974/world/africa/south-africas-rooibos-heads-to-space Uniquely South African, the rooibos plant is used to make a sweetish, caffeine-free infusion that is high in antioxidants and sold across the world. Uniquely South African, the rooibos plant is used to make a sweetish, caffeine-free infusion that is high in antioxidants and sold across the world. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:41:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192957/world/africa/fire-at-algerian-orphanage-kills-at-least-11-injures-20 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:37:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192285/world/africa/mali-hit-by-new-wave-of-attacks A general view shows traffic moving along a main road in Bamako. — AFP A general view shows traffic moving along a main road in Bamako. — AFP Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:46:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192202/world/africa/dr-congos-official-ebola-death-toll-exceeds-400 A health worker takes the temperature of a woman passing through the Kanyaruchinya checkpoint. — AFP file photo A health worker takes the temperature of a woman passing through the Kanyaruchinya checkpoint. — AFP file photo Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:21:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191831/world/africa/kenya-police-disperse-group-marking-deadly-protests A demonstrator holds a placards as police officers use tear gas to disperse protesters, in Nairobi. — Reuters A demonstrator holds a placards as police officers use tear gas to disperse protesters, in Nairobi. — Reuters Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:49:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191656/world/africa/ebola-infects-over-1000-in-congo Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:15:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191538/world/africa/congo-discplaced-camp-shows-30-deaths-of-ebola Teams from the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies prepare for burial at Mbiyo cemetery in Bunia. — AFP Teams from the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies prepare for burial at Mbiyo cemetery in Bunia. — AFP Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:48:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191535/world/africa/around-15-migrant-bodies-wash-ashore-in-eastern-libya Crew launches a rigid-hulled inflatable boat in the search and rescue zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya. — Reuters Crew launches a rigid-hulled inflatable boat in the search and rescue zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya. — Reuters Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:45:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191499/world/africa/ebola-spreading-fast-in-dr-congo-warns-who A doctor wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) stands near an ambulance at the Ebola Virus Disease Treatment Centre A doctor wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) stands near an ambulance at the Ebola Virus Disease Treatment Centre Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:47:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191380/world/africa/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-could-last-a-year-red-cross A volunteer, wearing a protective suit, disinfects the door of the house where a child, presumed dead of Ebola virus disease is located, in Bunia. — AFP A volunteer, wearing a protective suit, disinfects the door of the house where a child, presumed dead of Ebola virus disease is located, in Bunia. — AFP Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:16:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191258/world/africa/aid-funding-crisis-leaves-displaced-in-limbo Men push a stuck cart toward Sudan at the Adre border. — AFP Men push a stuck cart toward Sudan at the Adre border. — AFP Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:09:02 +0400