Mexico investigates video said to show cartel members fighting for Ukraine | Crime

Mexico investigates video said to show cartel members fighting for Ukraine | Crime

Mexico is investigating a viral video said to show mercenaries chanting drug cartel slogans in Ukraine. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the inquiry. Mexico previously warned Kyiv cartel members were joining its International Legion to gain drone warfare experience. Published On 9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026 Share Mexico investigates video said to show cartel members fighting…

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Africa: Fighting Somali Piracy Needs Local Leadership and Foreign Naval Backing

Africa: Statement By Unicef Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Etleva Kadilli, On the Impact On Children As Fighting Intensifies in Northern Ethiopia

Nairobi — “UNICEF is deeply concerned by the escalation of hostilities in northern Ethiopia and the impact on children and their families. “UNICEF is aware of reports of children being injured or killed, and residential areas and public facilities damaged. “UNICEF urges all parties to exercise restraint, protect children from harm and safeguard civilian infrastructure….

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Iran war live: Tehran warns US against new strikes; fighting rages in Yemen | US-Israel war on Iran News

Iran war live: Tehran warns US against new strikes; fighting rages in Yemen | US-Israel war on Iran News

blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Tehran says it has learned the US may be planning a new round of strikes, warns of retaliation ‘without limitations’. Published On 21 Sep 202621 Sep 2026 Share Iran warns US against any new attacks as deadly fighting rages in Yemen on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

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Africa: Fighting Somali Piracy Needs Local Leadership and Foreign Naval Backing

Southern Africa: Call for Applications for 20 Freelance Journalists – Connected Media, Informed Citizens – Cooperation in Fighting Against Disinformation in Southern Africa

Closing date September 25th 2026 at 11.59 p.m. (GMT + 1). 1. Why apply? Information ecosystems today are facing major challenges: the rapid spread of disinformation, growing distrust toward information sources, shifting audience habits, and increasing competition from digital and social media platforms. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines We are…

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Niger coup attempt: Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?

Niger coup attempt: Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?

Niger’s government is facing threats on two fronts: extremist militant groups attacking the state, and grievances within its armed forces responsible for fighting them. Africa Corps may have helped contain the latter this past weekend, but it has yet to resolve the former. Unlike Wagner mercenaries, whose status in a private military company allowed Moscow…

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