3 hostages released, hundreds of houses in vicinity evacuated, say police

France seeks a stronger partnership with Senegal after President Macron congratulates newly elected leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

The United States issued a warning on Thursday, indicating its intention to urge the U.N. Security Council to take action aimed at delivering aid to the starving population in Sudan. This action may involve authorizing cross-border deliveries from Chad if the Sudanese armed forces fail to restore full access. With the one-year anniversary of the

World Court mandates Israel to deliver urgent aid to Gaza as famine threatens, amidst sustained conflict and devastation.

Astronomers capture first visual of supermassive black hole in polarized light, Space.com announces

Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII says such a status would be ‘woven cloak of protection’ for big mammal

Niger’s decision to sever ties with the US throws the future of US military presence in West Africa into question.

Africa Trade Desk aims to increase sales by $300 million, benefiting small-scale farmers and meeting US demand for unique African flavors.

China congratulates Faye and expresses desire to work together, offering a chance for stronger China-Senegal relations.

Leadership of Ukraine’s special services, including head of defense intelligence, ‘legitimate target,’ says head of Federal Security Service

Head of Russian State Duma says it is up to Constitutional Court to decide

US envoy hopes warring generals will resume talks after Ramadan to prevent further bloodshed and a wider regional conflict.

Haiti grapples with gang violence and a power vacuum as a transitional council struggles to choose a leader.

Kremlin currently not participating in discussions on lifting moratorium on death penalty, says spokesman

ISIS launched a deadly attack on truffle hunters in Syria’s Raqqa province, killing at least 11 people.

Humanitarian aid from Algeria en route to Gaza amidst Israeli aggression, aiming to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave.

African leaders express condolences and solidarity with Russia following a deadly terror attack in Moscow that killed over 130 people.

President Biden signs bipartisan funding bill, averting a partial government shutdown and keeping federal agencies operational through September.

Assailants stormed the hall late Friday, opened fire and set fire to venue

China’s U.N. ambassador, Zhang Jun, said the U.S. proposal set preconditions and fell far short of expectations.

Princess Kate reveals a cancer diagnosis after recent surgery. She’s in good spirits and undergoing treatment.

A night of entertainment descends into chaos in Moscow. Gunmen open fire on concertgoers, injuring scores and leaving at least 40 dead.

The United States is presenting a draft resolution to the UN Security Council, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, to be voted on Friday.

A suicide bombing in Kandahar, Afghanistan, has resulted in a much higher death toll than initially reported by the Taliban.