Live - Iranian forces tear gas protestors in Tehran bazaar
Large protests resumed in Tehran's bazaar, the capital's historic mercantile hub, with security forces firing tear gas at anti-government demonstrators as unrest also flared in the holy city of Mashhad. Security forces fired tear gas inside Tehran’s Sina Hospital on Tuesday, according to videos sent to Iran International. At least 29 people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested in nine days of nationwide protests in Iran, HRANA said, as demonstrations and strikes continued despite a heavier security presence.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 05, 2026 17:13 UTC
Israel extends Gaza occupation beyond ‘yellow line’ in north, bombs south
Israeli attacks have killed at least 414 Palestinians and injured 1,145 in daily truce violations since October 10. Israel now physically occupies more than 50 percent of the Gaza Strip. On Sunday, Israel launched more attacks into parts of Gaza outside its direct military control. At least three Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli attacks in Khan Younis, medical sources told Al Jazeera. So far, we know the Israeli military is pushing for Rafah to be just a one-way exit,” Al Jazeera’s Mahmoud reported.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 05, 2026 17:06 UTC
CSIR’s Capacity Building and Technology Incubation Support Programme 2026 for South African MSMEs.
Application Deadline: 9 February 2026Applications are now open for the 2026 CSIR’s Capacity Building and Technology Incubation Support Programme. The Energy Industry Support Programme (EISP) is a CSIR Energy Research Center initiative aimed at providing technology development support to small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in the broader energy sector value chain. Capacity BuildingFor SMMEs either already or want to participate in the energy sector. Technical Incubation ServiceFor SMMEs embedded in the energy sector already offered by CSIR. For further information or any assistance, please contact the Energy Industry Team:Email: [email protected]For More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the CSIR’s Capacity Building and Technology Incubation Support Programme.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 05, 2026 10:41 UTC
Rodgers and Steelers win AFC North, beating Ravens 26-24 after Loop misses kick at buzzer
Turns out, there’s some life in Rodgers’ right arm yet. “The belief level in the locker room after a win like this is exponentially greater,” Rodgers said. Considering the way Pittsburgh kept bouncing back against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, maybe it should be. “We call it hitting it thin.”A perhaps fitting way for a Ravens season that began with Super Bowl expectations but never seemed to quite get right to end. Steelers running back Kenny Gainwell sprinted in from 2 yards out with 3:49 remaining to put Pittsburgh back in front.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 05, 2026 07:22 UTC
Cameroon Plans to Participate in Medusa Africa Submarine Cable
Cameroon Plans to Participate in Medusa Africa Submarine CableAccording to Business in Cameroon, Cameroon has finalized the draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the participation in the Medusa Africa submarine cable. Cameroon’s investment in the Medusa Africa submarine cable system is estimated at CFA32.8 billion (approximately US$58.5 million). The European Commission has granted a fund of €14,3 million to support the MEDUSA AFRICA Submarine Cable System through CEF Digital programme. Currently, Cameroon is connected with five international submarine cable systems, i.e., SAIL, WACS (West Africa Cable System), SAT-3/WASC, NCSCS and Ceiba-2. Furthermore, the Ceiba-2 cable system allows the ACE (Africa Coast to Europe) submarine cable to be interconnected with Cameroon through direct fiber connections at cable landing stations in Bata, Equatorial Guinea.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 05, 2026 04:14 UTC
Building U.S. Drone Dominance Brick by Brick
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Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 21:43 UTC
OSON prepares MENA wallet launch with new fintech platform
OSON, a fintech holding company operating across Central Asia and the UAE, has completed a new digital architecture to support the launch of a multi-currency wallet in the Middle East and North Africa, as part of a wider international expansion planned through 2026. The company said the next-generation platform replaces legacy systems with a modular, API-driven infrastructure designed to handle cross-border payments, regulatory compliance and scalable financial services across multiple jurisdictions. As part of its regional expansion, OSON has established its global headquarters at the Dubai International Financial Centre, where it has received in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority and is working toward full regulatory authorisation. Looking ahead to 2026, OSON plans to roll out its multi-currency wallet in selected MENA markets, introduce AI-driven compliance automation tailored to GCC regulations, and deploy white-label eSIM solutions for financial institutions. The company said it is also preparing its systems to meet regulatory requirements for potential expansion into additional markets, including the United States.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 21:30 UTC
AFCON 2025: Morocco Knock out Tanzania to Advance to Quarter-Finals – The North Africa Post
The Atlas Lions qualified for the quarter-final of the Africa Nations Cup 2025 after beating stubborn Tanzania 1-0 in a thrilling game played Sunday at fully packed Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The Moroccan goal was scored by striker Brahim Diaz in the 64th minute, becoming the top scorer in AFCON 2025 netting four goals in four consecutive matches. Tanzania remained competitive until the final whistle but could not find a way back as Morocco held firm to secure progression. With the win, Morocco advance to the quarter-finals, where they will meet on January 9 Cameroon, winner of South Africa 2-1 at a match played Sunday at the Stade Al Madina in Rabat. The Morocco-Cameroon match will be played at Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 21:15 UTC
Morocco and the road to the 2030 World Cup
Morocco are into the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after narrowly beating a defiant Tanzania in Rabat. It was a last-16 tie dominated by the tournament hosts but it took them more than an hour to get the breakthrough. Brahim Diaz scored the game's only goal in the 64th minute, lashing in from a tight angle with an assist from Achraf Hakimi. Walid Regragui’s side will face Cameroon, who beat South Africa later on Sunday, in next Friday's quarter-final.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 15:52 UTC
At least 114 killed in week of fighting in Sudan’s Darfur
Attacks by Sudan's army and its paramilitary foes on two towns in the western Darfur region over the past week have killed 114 people, medical sources told AFP Sunday. A medical source reported Sunday that 51 people were killed the day before in drone strikes attributed to the army on the North Darfur town of Al-Zuruq, 180 kilometres (112 miles) north of the RSF-overrun state capital El-Fashir. "Two of the Daglo family were killed, Moussa Saleh Daglo and Awad Moussa Saleh Daglo," an eyewitness to the burial told AFP. Much of the worst fighting has been in Darfur, reviving memories of mass ethnic atrocities committed in the 2000s by the Janjaweed, the RSF's predecessor. Drone strikes on North Kordofan capital El-Obeid caused a power outage, the national electricity company said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 14:53 UTC
MATCH STATS: Egypt vs Benin – TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Round of 16
Egypt continue their bid for a record eighth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title when they face Benin in the Round of 16 at the Grande Stade d’Agadir on 5 January. Their last win against a West African team was a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in the 2021 group stages. · Made 11 changes for their final group match against Angola. Benin – Key Statistics· Ended a 16-match winless run at AFCON finals with their first-ever open-play victory, defeating Botswana on matchday two. · Are yet to win an AFCON match in open play against North African opposition (D1 L2).
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 14:51 UTC
American Helicopter Hit by Gunfire During Operation in Venezuela
One of the American helicopters was damaged during an attack on Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The President added that one helicopter was hit during the operation, but no aircraft were lost. One of them was hit quite seriously – a helicopter – but we brought it back,” Trump shared. According to The Washington Post, the United States deployed two Delta Force units to capture Maduro – one from the Middle East and one from North Africa. CNN infographicThe operation in Venezuela was launched overnight on January 3, 2025.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 14:32 UTC
Large world crop tempers durum prices
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Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 13:42 UTC
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Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 11:50 UTC
Startup Investments and Acquisitions in 2025 Surpass $166.4 Billion — FinTech and AI Lead the Way - إنت عربي
According to the Investments and Acquisitions Report by “entArabi”, total startup funding and acquisition deals exceeded $207.61 billion, driven by major regional and global mega-deals. Investment activity showed clear momentum in artificial intelligence, financial technology, gaming, digital commerce, and sustainable infrastructure. In Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom continued to strengthen its regional leadership in AI, gaming, and financial technologies, supported by large-scale strategic investments and acquisitions. Market TrendsThe UAE played a key role in AI, semiconductors, and startup financing, with continued international investment participation. Globally, mega-deals such as Netflix–Warner Bros Discovery and Brookfield × Qai represented a major share of total investments.
Source:The North Africa Journal
January 04, 2026 09:43 UTC