OSLO, NORWAY, March 14 -- As the world continues to witness the effects of the war between the United States, Israel and Iran, African media outlets have been urged to focus on writing that focuses on solutions to the various challenges facing the African continent.

The Middle East war began on February 28, 2026, after the United States and Israel launched air strikes against Iran in what they said was to eliminate Irans ability to possess nuclear weapons. The attacks have also led to the deaths of nearly 2,000 Iranian civilians and the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran has responded strongly to the attacks by targeting important US military bases and key installations in Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and ...