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ECOWAS meets as B. Faso, Mali, Niger maintain exit decision

ECOWAS meets as B. Faso, Mali, Niger maintain exit decision

West African leaders from ECOWAS met on Sunday for a summit, with three nation members led by military governments on the brink of quitting the bloc.

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Türkiye expects US to reassess its stance on PKK/YPG terror group

Türkiye expects US to reassess its stance on PKK/YPG terror group

The PKK/YPG terrorist organisation "will be dismantled in Syria sooner or later. Both the new administration in Syria and (Türkiye) want this," says Turkish defence minister.

Algeria calls out France over 'hostile plans', summons envoy

Algeria calls out France over 'hostile plans', summons envoy

Algeria has summoned French Ambassador Stéphane Romatet for reprimand over what it termed “hostile plans" by the French intelligence service.

Live Updates: Israel continues unabated killing of Palestinians across Gaza

Live Updates: Israel continues unabated killing of Palestinians across Gaza

Israel's war in Gaza — now in its 436th day — has killed at least 44,976 Palestinians and wounded 106,759 others. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,047 people since October 2023 and keeps breaching the November 27 truce deal.

Fire erupts at oil refinery amid armed clashes in Libyan city

Fire erupts at oil refinery amid armed clashes in Libyan city

Fire has erupted at Libya's second-largest oil refinery amid heavy exchange of gunfire by rival groups in Zawiya city.

Bad weather, error led to Malawi VP plane crash: report

Bad weather, error led to Malawi VP plane crash: report

The plane crash that killed Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima six months ago was due to bad weather and human error, an inquiry has found.

Mauritius issues arrest order for ex-central bank governor

Mauritius issues arrest order for ex-central bank governor

Police in Mauritius have issued an order for the arrest of the country's former central bank governor over alleged conspiracy to defraud the government.

Cyclone Chido devastates Mozambique

Cyclone Chido devastates Mozambique

Cyclone Chido brought strong winds and heavy rain that destroyed buildings in northern Mozambique on Sunday.

DRC, Rwanda leaders' peace talks in Angola cancelled

DRC, Rwanda leaders' peace talks in Angola cancelled

Talks scheduled for Sunday between the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to end conflict in eastern DRC have been cancelled.

Life

'I want to be Tanzania's first woman hot air balloon pilot'

'I want to be Tanzania's first woman hot air balloon pilot'

Sabina: Losing her voice shaped what her art speaks

Sabina: Losing her voice shaped what her art speaks

Ogallo: Kenyan body artist creating ‘walking libraries’

Ogallo: Kenyan body artist creating ‘walking libraries’

Attiéké: Côte d'Ivoire's dish rises to global status

Attiéké: Côte d'Ivoire's dish rises to global status

How lending one's voice can be a lucrative profession

How lending one's voice can be a lucrative profession