Police confirm death as tensions rise at Bobi Wine rally in Uganda
A Bobi Wine rally in Uganda turned deadly as police reported one civilian killed and multiple injuries amid escalating tensions ahead of the January elections.
AU suspends Guinea-Bissau after military topples Embalo
The African Union suspended Guinea-Bissau after a military coup ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, triggering regional and international condemnation.
Fire breaks out on Gambian-flagged tanker off Turkey’s Black Sea coast
A Gambian-flagged tanker caught fire off Turkey’s Black Sea coast, but all 25 crew members were safely rescued.
RSF truce offer underscores Dagalo’s strategic edge over Burhan
A retired general says Dagalo’s truce speech showcases RSF discipline and exposes SAF as the side blocking peace
TASIS backs US on chemical weapons, criticises Burhan’s WSJ ‘lies’
TASIS says Washington has confirmed SAF chemical crimes and accuses Burhan of spreading lies in US media
Senegal PM calls Guinea-Bissau coup a sham
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko condemned the Guinea-Bissau coup and called for the disrupted election to continue.
Trump accepts Xi’s Beijing invitation as leaders hail steady ties
Trump and Xi held a wide-ranging call that reaffirmed planned reciprocal visits, addressed tensions over Taiwan and the Ukraine war, and emphasised stronger communication.
EU boosts defense support for Congo, Chad
The EU approved €59.5 million in military aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, and Jordan to strengthen their defense capabilities and regional security.
