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At least 22 civilians were killed in an overnight attack blamed on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local sources told Xinhua on Wednesday. The attack occurred between Tuesday…
The People’s Legislative Assembly of Burkina Faso on Wednesday adopted a new labor code aimed at fostering a more stable social climate and improving productivity, a parliamentary source said. According to Mathias Traore, minister of…
China has strongly criticised Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for supporting planned maritime delimitation talks between Japan and the Philippines, accusing them of undermining China’s sovereignty and national…
Fourteen African countries have formally announced their support for the harmonisation of the Africa Digital Inclusivity Standard, marking a significant milestone toward building an inclusive and accessible digital future for the…
The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. An alert on Friday by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) warned US persons and companies were…
Germany’s defence minister has said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from his country was “foreseeable”, as the Nato military alliance says it is seeking clarification from Washington. Speaking to the DPA news agency, Boris…
China Changan Automobile Group unveiled its new global expansion roadmap on April 24 at Auto China 2026, with General Manager Zhao Fei outlining the new strategy at the press conference. The launch of this new global strategy marks a key…
China on Friday began implementing an expanded zero-tariff treatment on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, a landmark move seen as promoting openness and cooperation for the Global South amid…
At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said. Two women and a child were among eight killed in Haboush in Nabatieh district, where the…
The US Defence Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. The decision comes a day after Trump criticised Merz, who…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. president’s special envoy Steve Witkoff discussed regional developments and the U.S.-Iran negotiations during a phone call on Friday following Iran’s new proposal. According to a statement…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense commitments and Washington’s military actions in Iran. The dispute,…
At least 11 people have been killed after a passenger bus carrying medical staff and patients collided head-on with a truck in central Namibia this morning. According to Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), the bus had departed from…
Benin’s Ministry of Industry and Trade announced a moderate increase in fuel and domestic gas prices on Thursday evening, according to a newly released pricing schedule. Under the new rates, the price of gasoline has been set at 725 CFA…
The suspect in Wednesday’s stabbing in Golders Green, northwest London, had been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a bladed article in a public place, the Metropolitan Police said on Friday. The…
Mojtaba Khamenei is in “complete good health” and continues to carry out his duties as Iran’s supreme leader, a senior official said Friday, dismissing reports about his condition. Mohsen Qomi, deputy for international affairs at the…
Germany reaffirmed the centrality of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty regarding the Sahara issue and intends to act in accordance with this stance on the diplomatic and economic fronts. This position was expressed in the joint…
Russia, as a responsible party to and one of the depositaries of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), strictly abides by the letter and spirit of the treaty, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address to…
The Ugandan military has stepped up security along its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following a surge in cross-border attacks, kidnappings and robberies by armed groups operating in eastern DRC. Kiconco Tabaro,…
Canada “affirms recognition” of Morocco’s autonomy plan as a “basis for a mutually acceptable solution” to the regional conflict over the Moroccan Sahara. This position was expressed in a statement published in Ottawa by Canada’s Ministry…
Assimi Goita, Mali’s transitional president, on Wednesday chaired a session of the Superior Council of National Defense to assess the security situation across the country following the coordinated attacks launched on April 25. According…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced its decision to quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ alliance, effective on May 1, following “a careful look at the regional power’s…
Kenya is expected to benefit from expanded access to Chinese market, with agricultural and processed exports set to become more competitive, according to Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan. The development a symposium co-hosted by the…
Honduras has suspended its recognition of the self-proclaimed “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” (SADR), marking the sixth such withdrawal in the past two years and underscoring a surge in global support for Morocco’s sovereignty over…
