Large crowds assembled at Sydney Town Hall, where officers blocked protesters from marching along routes near the president’s movements, warning that any attempt to proceed would be deemed unlawful, as reported by Middle East Eye via AFP on February 9th. Tensions escalated as demonstrators chanted and beat drums while attempting to move toward the New South Wales Parliament. Scuffles broke out when police prevented protesters from crossing barricades, with officers deploying pepper spray and forcibly pushing crowds back.

Large crowds assembled at Sydney Town Hall, where officers blocked protesters from marching along routes...

Only two women survive after a boat carrying at least 55 migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, reported Asharq-Al-Awsat on February 9th. 53 people remain missing confirmed the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) after the initial shipwreck on February 5th. The organisation went on to call for better international collaboration regarding safe migration routes. Asharq Al Awsat

Only two women survive after a boat carrying at least 55 migrants capsized off the...

At least 53 migrants are dead or missing after a boat carrying dozens of people capsized off Libya’s coast, the United Nations said on February 9, 2026, highlighting the continuing risks faced by those attempting the Mediterranean crossing, according to The New Arab. The vessel reportedly sank near western Libya as it attempted to depart toward Europe, a route frequently used by migrants and asylum seekers fleeing conflict, poverty and instability across Africa and the Middle East.

At least 53 migrants are dead or missing after a boat carrying dozens of people...

Islamic State-linked rebels killed at least 20 people in an attack on a village in eastern Congo, according to the Associated Press on February 9th. The assault was carried out early on February 7th by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the village of Mambimbi-Isigo, in the Lubero territory of North Kivu province, military administrator Col. Alain Kiwewa Mitela said.

Islamic State-linked rebels killed at least 20 people in an attack on a village in...

A third migrant’s body was found near the Morocco-Ceuta fence in the span of two weeks, indicating repeated deadly attempts by migrants to cross into the Spanish enclave, according to Moroccan government-friendly Yabiladi on February 9th. Ceuta and Melilla are two Spanish territories in North Africa enclosed by border fences in Morocco. They are frequent targets for sub-Saharan Africans and others seeking entry into the EU.

A third migrant’s body was found near the Morocco-Ceuta fence in the span of two...

Algerian representatives attended a high level meeting at the US embassy in Madrid to discuss the Western Sahara issue, reports Atalayar on 8th February. Moroccan and Mauritian officials and UN envoy Staffan de Mistura were also reportedly in attendance, as well as members of the Polisario Front militias. The US envoy for Africa and the Middle East, Massad Boulos, has recently insisted that resolving the Western Sahara conflict was a…

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been confirmed dead in Libya, according to Maghrebi Week on February 9. The announcement was made by his political adviser, though details of the circumstances remain unclear and speculation continues. His death comes amid renewed political talks and has revived debate over Libya’s unresolved conflicts, future elections and the Gaddafi legacy. Magherbi Week

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been confirmed dead in...

Newly released US Justice Department documents show that Jeffrey Epstein sought to profit from Libya’s post-2011 instability by targeting frozen state assets abroad, as reported by the Libya Gazette on February 9. Emails from July 2011, months before the fall of Gaddafi, detail discussions with an associate about working with former MI6 and Mossad figures and using coercive tactics to access Libyan funds. The revelations have renewed scrutiny over Epstein’s ties to Israeli and Western intelligence agencies. Libya Gazette

Newly released US Justice Department documents show that Jeffrey Epstein sought to profit from Libya’s...

Burkina Faso recorded a sharp increase in gold production in 2025 after reforms in the mining sector boosted output from both industrial and small-scale operations, as reported by Business Insider Africa on February 3rd.  The government said total gold output rose by more than 30 tonnes compared with 2024, making it one of the strongest years in Burkina Faso’s mining history.

Burkina Faso recorded a sharp increase in gold production in 2025 after reforms in the...

A Dutch court sentenced Eritrean human trafficker Amanuel Walid, also known as Tewelde Goitom, to 20 years in prison on January 27th for crimes linked to the torture of migrants in Libya, according to Libya Gazette. The court ruled that the 42-year-old ran a smuggling route to Europe via Libya, detaining thousands of African migrants in camps and warehouses, and convicted him of membership of a criminal organisation, human trafficking and extortion.

A Dutch court sentenced Eritrean human trafficker Amanuel Walid, also known as Tewelde Goitom, to...

Last Thursday, the world lost its last agreement on a regulatory framework for containing global nuclear proliferation. US President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev signed the New START agreement in 2010, agreeing to restrictions on their respective strategic nuclear arsenals and reinforcing international security. Was the state of the world in need of even more chaos and seasoned with nuclear threats?

Last Thursday, the world lost its last agreement on a regulatory framework for containing global...

A Tunisian court of appeal has increased the prison sentence of opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi to 20 years, deepening a crackdown on political dissent under President Kais Saied, as reported by Maghrebi Week on February 9th. Ghannouchi has been imprisoned since 2023 on charges of “conspiracy against the internal security of the state,” and will not appeal the decision, arguing that the judicial process offers no guarantee of a fair trial.

A Tunisian court of appeal has increased the prison sentence of opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi...

Tens of thousands of tonnes of cocoa remain unsold at Ghana’s main ports as falling global demand puts pressure on farmers and traders, as reported by APA News on February 9th. Ghana’s cocoa market regulator, Cocobod, said around 50,000 metric tonnes of cocoa are currently sitting at the ports without buyers. Talks are ongoing between cocoa farmers and finance ministry officials to find a solution to the growing problem.

Tens of thousands of tonnes of cocoa remain unsold at Ghana’s main ports as falling...