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Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera — international news organization; cameraman Ahmed Wishah was killed in Israeli strike on Gaza in June 2026.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Once they check their pockets and see that they cannot afford it, they won’t buy it no matter how much they like it, except if they can’t do without it,” Oyedele, a mother of four, told Al Jazeera.

    Nigeria’s economic reforms face a crucial test as 2027 election approaches
  3. The Chronicle

    Eyad al-Qarra, a Palestinian political analyst based in Gaza, told Al Jazeera that this step would be an uncalculated risk for Hamas and other Palestinian groups.

    Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on Gaza
  4. The Chronicle

    Reporting from Kyiv, Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Wildberries of playing a key role in Russia’s war efforts.

    More than 10 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks
  5. July 2026
  6. The Chronicle

    ft carries both strategic and symbolic weight for Taiwan. “Beijing is signalling that it wants to extend its claimed administrative jurisdiction to Taiwan’s eastern waters, effectively surrounding Taiwan rather than only eroding Taiwan’s space in the strait,” Tang told Al Jazeera

    China puts the ‘squeeze’ on Taiwan with new maritime patrols
  7. The Chronicle

    Al Jazeera reached out to senior Pakistani officials for further comments but was referred to the Foreign Ministry’s statement.

    Mediator Pakistan says renewed US-Iran conflict is ‘in no one’s interest’
  8. The Chronicle

    students responded with protest suggestions, such as attending their lectures wearing Palestinian scarves or carrying flags, questioning the academic “intellectually” about Gaza, and showing images of slaughtered infants on the projector, according to messages seen by Al Jazeera

    Inside King’s College London’s crackdown on pro-Palestine students
  9. The Chronicle

    Security sources told Al Jazeera a Pakistani navy ship, a merchant vessel operated by the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation and two navy aircraft are taking part in the search.

    Pakistan searches for Boeing cargo plane missing over Arabian Sea
  10. The Chronicle

    Reporting from Al Jazeera indicates at least two Mozambicans, an Ethiopian and a Malawian had been killed in anti-immigrant violence in the lead-up to June 30.

    Ghana confirms first citizen killed in South Africa’s xenophobic violence, demands justice
  11. June 2026
  12. Joy Online

    Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least six people, including an Al Jazeera cameraman and at least one child, according to health officials and rescuers.

    Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    s set on fire. “Following the death of a patient showing symptoms of Ebola virus disease in one of the tents, healthcare staff isolated the body in line with strict health protocols,” the NGO Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) said in a statement sent to Al Jazeera

    Attacks on Ebola centres intensify in eastern DRC amid outbreak fears

Thursday 20 August

  1. Nigeria's economic reforms tested as 2027 election approaches

    As Nigeria moves toward the 2027 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms—including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange changes introduced since his 2023 inauguration—face scrutiny as Nigerians experience rising prices and reduced purchasing power, exemplified by shopkeepers struggling with declining sales.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Israeli attacks escalate despite Trump ceasefire roadmap announcement

    Israeli forces have intensified military operations in Gaza since a ceasefire roadmap was announced last week, with at least 26 Palestinians killed over the weekend. Despite Hamas accepting the phased disarmament plan and Trump's hailing of the deal as a step toward security, Israel's government cites "serious security concerns" and Israeli politicians have resisted the agreement, raising questions about whether Palestinian factions might withdraw due to continued attacks.

    4 August 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Russia and Ukraine report casualties from continued heavy attacks

    At least nine people were killed in Russia and three in Ukraine as both countries exchanged attacks, according to local officials. Civilian deaths have increased in recent months, though both sides deny targeting civilians.

    4 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 30 July

  1. China expands maritime patrols east of Taiwan waters

    China's coastguard and civilian fleet have expanded their presence in waters east of Taiwan through June and July, marking the first time such patrols have moved east of the island in quick succession, according to analysts. Observers warn the shift may signal Beijing's strategy to surround Taiwan rather than only constrain it in the Taiwan Strait.

    30 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 10 July

  1. Pakistan urges US-Iran restraint as ceasefire collapses

    Pakistan has called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint following the collapse of a nearly three-week ceasefire and renewed strikes and counterstrikes, urging both sides to honour commitments under an Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding brokered by Pakistan in April.

    10 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. King's College London investigates student over Gaza comments

    King's College London launched a disciplinary process against an 18-year-old student after she posted pro-Gaza remarks in a WhatsApp group and made comments about a lecturer's Israeli military service; she was banned from the lecturer's classes, ordered to write a reflective essay, and considered for referral to the UK's Prevent counterterrorism programme.

    10 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 9 July

  1. Pakistan searches for Boeing 737 missing over Arabian Sea

    Pakistan is searching for a Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft that lost contact with air traffic control on Tuesday after reporting a navigational system fault while en route from Sharjah to Karachi. The plane with five crew members aboard descended steeply and was last tracked about 155 nautical miles west of Karachi; no wreckage or survivors have been found.

    9 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 2 July

  1. Ghana confirms first citizen killed in South Africa xenophobic violence

    A 40-year-old Ghanaian national was shot dead in Cape Town on Monday amid South Africa's escalating xenophobic demonstrations, prompting Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry to lodge a formal diplomatic protest and demand investigation and prosecution.

    2 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Saturday 20 June

  1. Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza, including Al Jazeera cameraman

    Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least six people, including Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, in a strike on a central Gaza home on Saturday. The IDF accused Wishah of being "a terrorist in Hamas' military wing who served as a sniper operative," while Al Jazeera condemned the killing as a violation of international law and part of a "systematic policy of targeting journalists."

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. Attacks on Ebola health facilities escalate in eastern DRC

    Attacks on Ebola health centres are intensifying in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with residents storming facilities and setting tents on fire as the WHO warns the outbreak could worsen in the DRC and Uganda. Health workers face community resistance over strict burial protocols required to prevent virus transmission.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 23 May

  1. Nigerian journalist Hundeyin releases Tanzania election violence documentary

    Award-winning investigative journalist David Hundeyin is preparing to release a documentary examining how international media organisations reported the violence that followed Tanzania's October 2025 General Election. The documentary, titled What Happened on October 29?, argues that the global narrative surrounding the events failed to capture the broader political context, and presents evidence suggesting the violence involved both domestic and external actors.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. US drops fraud charges against billionaire Adani after $10bn pledge

    The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, who was accused of bribing Indian officials for as much as $265m to secure contracts and misrepresenting facts to US investors. The charges were dropped after Adani pledged a $10bn investment in the US, pending judicial approval.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Macron interrupts University of Nairobi presentation to demand silence

    French President Emmanuel Macron halted proceedings at the University of Nairobi on May 11 to demand silence from audience members during a presentation. Macron is in Kenya for the "Africa Forward" summit discussing Africa's economic and governance future.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. African media criticised for weak geopolitical coverage

    Professor Kwame Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, has raised concerns that African media organisations remain overly local in focus and often rely on international outlets such as CNN, BBC and Al Jazeera for regional news, which he describes as detrimental to Africa's narrative. He stressed that global geopolitical developments and foreign influence pose serious threats to Africa, yet the continent's media has not responded adequately.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. African media must broaden focus beyond domestic politics

    Prof. Kwame Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, has warned African journalists to expand their coverage beyond domestic party politics and scrutinise foreign interests shaping the continent's economic, political and security future, arguing that journalism must serve as a democratic safeguard and source of accountability.

    30 April 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 26 April

  1. Mali's Defence Minister killed in coordinated military attacks

    Mali's Defence Minister General Sadio Camara was killed during coordinated attacks on military sites nationwide, including a suicide car bomb assault on his residence in the garrison town of Kati. The attacks were carried out by an al-Qaeda-linked group and Tuareg rebels, with gunmen targeting multiple locations across the country including Bamako, Gao, Kidal, and Sevare.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 April

  1. FIFA confirms Iran's participation; rejects Italy swap proposal

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the Iranian team is "coming, for sure," after US special envoy Paolo Zampolli suggested Italy replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup. Zampolli told the Financial Times he had proposed the swap to Trump and Infantino, citing Italy's four World Cup titles, but FIFA did not formally endorse the plan.

    24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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