Tensions ease as France back Morocco’s Western Sahara plan

Despite past tensions, France and Morocco work to improve relations, with France reiterating support for Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara.

Ukraine war casualties: 31,000 soldiers confirmed dead

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reveals 31,000 military personnel killed in the war, significantly lower than Russian claims but still a devastating loss.

US offers clues of helicopter crash including Nigerian banker

New details emerge about the fatal helicopter crash that killed Nigerian bank CEO Herbert Wigwe and five others.

Namibia’s ex-president demands ‘respectable’ reparations

Tensions rise at Namibia’s memorial as pressure mounts on Germany to deliver on its promise of reparations for the colonial-era genocide.

Egypt, Jordan demand Israel de-escalate Gaza conflict

Egyptian President Sisi and Jordanian King Abdullah expressed concerns about the Gaza conflict’s impact on regional stability, urging Israel to de-escalate and facilitate aid access.

Imam denies hate speech, vows legal battle against France

France cracks down on hate speech, deporting an imam. The imam claims innocence, igniting debate over freedom of expression and immigration.

Kenya, Namibia added to money laundering index, UAE delisted

Kenya and Namibia join the FATF’s monitoring list alongside 21 other countries while the UAE celebrates its removal due to progress made in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

Zimbabwe accepts Russian wheat as El Nino looms

Free Russian wheat arrives in sanctioned Zimbabwe, offering relief but sparking debate about its motives.

Senegalese man prisoned for manslaughter in Channel crossing

Facing accusations of piloting an overloaded, unsafe boat that led to the deaths of four migrants, a Senegalese man received a 9.5-year jail sentence in the UK.

Poll indicates Trump leading over Biden in 2024 US presidential election

Marquette Law School survey predicts Trump victory in 2024 election with 51%

US charges Japanese Yakuza leader for selling nuclear materials to Iran

Takeshi Ebisawa is accused of conspiring to transfer uranium and weapons-grade plutonium from Myanmar to Iran

Houthis impose shipping ban, missile attack ignites ship off Yemen

The ban follows a missile attack that ignited a cargo vessel off Yemen’s southern coast

Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s Rafah as Hamas chief’s visits Cairo

The al-Farouk mosque was leveled, along with several houses

Envoy to discuss adjustments on France’s military role in Africa

France’s military presence in Africa is changing. Macron’s envoy discusses a “remodel” with Ivory Coast, potentially leading to troop cuts.

Turkey, Somalia team up to defend coastline, rebuild naval forces

Somalia’s navy receives a major boost through a new defense deal with Turkey, aiming to counter threats like piracy and Ethiopia’s sea access.

EU to Israel: Stop further Gaza war

EU ministers unite in condemning Israel’s potential offensive in Gaza’s Rafah, fearing disastrous consequences.

US demands Rwanda withdraw troops as M23 threatens Goma

US accuses Rwanda of fueling DR Congo conflict by backing M23 rebels, urging both sides to end violence displacing thousands.

Algeria’s Gaza ceasefire call sparks UN tension

Tension rises as the UN Security Council grapples with Algeria’s call for an immediate Gaza ceasefire.

Netanyahu greenlights limits on Palestinians to Al-Aqsa

Controversy surrounding Netanyahu’s decision to limit Palestinian access to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Ramadan.

Netanyahu ends Gaza truce talks, citing ‘delusional’ Hamas demands

Netanyahu asserted that such agreements should be achieved through direct negotiations without preconditions.

177 detained in Russia during Navalny memorial rallies, says rights group

Navalny, a 47-year-old former lawyer, tragically lost consciousness and died on Friday while at the “Polar Wolf” Arctic penal colony

Egyptian authorities deny shelters near Gaza amid Israeli attacks

Egypt’s State Information Service refutes claims, stating no plans for shelters near Gaza amid Israeli aggression.

US to host Kenya’s Ruto in May

Biden welcomes Kenyan President Ruto for a state visit, highlighting 60 years of partnership and boosting East African ties.

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