Overnight, U.S. Air Force strategic bombers including B-1 Lancers and B-52 Stratofortresses carried out large-scale airstrikes on military-industrial sites in Tehran, as well as concealed command centers linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

A protest in Buffalo City Metro, Eastern Cape, turned violent on Monday as demonstrators opposing alleged Nigerian “kingdom” influence attacked foreign-owned businesses and vehicles.
Police used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Around ten vehicles linked to foreign nationals were stoned, damaged, and some set alight.
The unrest followed circulation of an unverified video showing the alleged “coronation” of a Nigerian Igbo leader, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, as “Igwe Ndigbo” of East London.

🇿🇦🔥🇳🇬 Violent unrest has erupted in East London, Eastern Cape, where rioters have set fire to vehicles and properties owned by foreign nationals. The attacks are reportedly in response to the alleged coronation of a Nigerian “Igbo king” in the area.

#BREAKING | 🇬🇧 🇸🇦 🇮🇷 — The United Kingdom is deploying additional troops and advanced air defence systems to the Middle East to bolster Gulf allies amid concerns over potential Iranian attacks, Defence Secretary John Healey has announced.

🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — Footage showing an IRGC ballistic missile impacting near American troops at a US base in the Middle East on the 30th of March.

The U.S. has lost 16 MQ-9 Reaper drones since the Iran war began, including two near Isfahan this week.

Each Reaper costs around $30 million — making the losses potentially worth nearly $500 million.

Source: CBS

🇮🇷❌🇺🇸– Iran announces that IRGC intelligence chief Major General Majid Khademi was assassinated in a US-Israeli airstrike.

New legislation could impact Afrikaner communities in South Africa.

The Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party has formally announced plans to introduce a Private Member’s Bill in Parliament aimed at repealing Section 235 of the Constitution, which currently recognises the right to self-determination.
Section 235 provides for the possibility of self-determination, allowing communities with a shared language, culture, or heritage to organise themselves within the framework of the country.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Istanbul, waving Iranian flags and expressing support for the Islamic Republic.

The protesters shouted slogans against the US and Israel.

Reports have emerged that civilians in Ahvaz may have formed a human chain on the city’s iconic White Bridge (Pol Sefid), in what appears to be part of a broader nationwide mobilisation effort amid rapidly escalating conflict in the region.

Hamas military spokesman Abu Obeida said Sunday that disarmament in Gaza will not be considered until Israel meets its obligations under the first phase of the US-led ceasefire.
In a recorded speech, he backed Iran’s strikes on Israel, criticised mediators for pressuring Palestinian factions, and accused them of ignoring Israeli violations. He also described the US–Israel war on Iran as an extension of the conflict in Gaza and mourned Iranian leader Ali Khamenei.

In a significant escalation, U.S. and Israeli forces have carried out widespread airstrikes across Iran, targeting railway infrastructure in key cities including Isfahan, Tabriz, Mianeh, Zanjan, and Kashan. Bridges and major rail lines connecting these regions were reportedly hit, disrupting civilian and commercial transport.
Iranian officials confirmed that several railway bridges, including the Yahya Abad bridge in Kashan and lines between Zanjan and Mianeh/Tabriz, were struck. Early reports indicate at least two civilian deaths and multiple injuries, with local authorities suspending train services nationwide due to safety concerns.

🇺🇬 Uganda’s Army Chief Cracks Down on Corruption.

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, has detained several senior military officers in a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown.
The arrests—unprecedented in nearly 40 years of Museveni’s rule—mark a major power move, strengthening Muhoozi’s grip on the army while signaling tougher enforcement against corruption at the highest levels.

Biya Hands Key Power Roles to Son.

President Paul Biya has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President, Head of the Armed Forces, and a senior defence official—consolidating major political and military power within the family.
The move fuels expectations of a dynastic succession, as Biya, in power since 1982, positions his son at the center of Cameroon’s leadership.

Somalia Nears First-Ever Offshore Oil Drilling
A Turkish state-owned drilling ship is set to arrive in Somali waters this week, marking the country’s first offshore oil operation.
The move is a major step for Somalia’s energy sector, long held back by instability despite significant untapped offshore reserves.

Dispute Over Rescue After Kaduna Church Attack

A Nigerian Christian group has challenged the army’s claim that 31 abductees were rescued after a church attack in Kaduna, saying the victims are still in captivity.
The dispute highlights ongoing insecurity in northern Nigeria, where armed groups frequently target communities and places of worship with killings and mass kidnappings.

Crowds have taken to the streets across Iran to mark the 40th day since the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
President Masoud Pezeshkian was also seen appearing publicly among mourners in Tehran, joining the commemorations.

This footage shows the response of Iranian security forces to civilians protesting in the streets, where demonstrators were calling for greater freedoms, dignity, and reform.