Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port

A drone has hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday.

List: 25 African cities where US visa applicants must apply elsewhere from August 1, 2026

In mid-July 2026, the US Department of State announced that it would discontinue visa-processing in 25 cities across Africa, with such services assigned to what Washington calls "regional hubs."

DRC audit finds pollution linked to French-British oil firm's operations, ministry says

A government audit into the operations of French-British oil company Perenco in DRC found it responsible for polluting the environment, preliminary findings by the government show.