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Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base
Some 80 French troops will stay in the country to advise and train the Ivorian military, Tene Birahima Ouattara, the Ivorian defense and state minister, said at a news conference with the French minister of the armed forces.
Rwanda says DRC criticism of Arsenal, Bayern and PSG deals threatens regional peace
Earlier this month, DRC's foreign minister, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, urged the three prominent European clubs to end their "blood-stained" sponsorship agreements with "Visit Rwanda," questioning the morality of such partnerships while fighting raged in eastern Congo...
Brazil's former President Bolsonaro charged with attempting coup
Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet alleges that Bolsonaro and 33 others participated in a plan to remain in power. The alleged plot, he wrote, included a plan to poison Lula and shoot dead Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, a foe of the former president.
Sudanese RSF paramilitaries kill 100s in White Nile state
Sudan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the paramilitary group targeted civilians in the past few days in villages in the al-Gitaina area after they were "overwhelmed by its devastating defeat" by the Sudanese army.
Putin: Russia needs to build trust with US to end war in Ukraine
Putin told reporters in Saint Petersburg that he was pleased with the outcome of high-level talks between top U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, rating them “highly,” and declaring that they were a “first step” in improving contentious relations between Moscow and Washington....
Vietnam parliament approves radical government cost-cutting drive
The reforms are creating unease in a communist country where working for the state long meant a job for life.Described as "a revolution" by senior officials, the drive will see the number of government ministries and agencies slashed from 30 to 22.
Vatican cancels pope's weekend engagements as he battles 'complex' infection
The 88-year-old pontiff has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday.
Uganda discharges last Ebola patients; No new deaths from contagious virus reported
World Health Organization described the recoveries as a milestone that "reflects the power of Uganda's quick and coordinated response."Most of the Ebola patients were treated at the main referral facility in the Ugandan capital, Kampala.
Scores dead as Islamic State attacks military base in Somalia
At least 27 Puntland soldiers and more than 70 militants were slain in the fierce fighting around the Togga Jacel area of the Cal Miskaad mountains in Puntland’s Bari region.
Hamas releases 3 Israeli hostages as ceasefire deal holds
Fifty-two-year-old Eli Sharabi and 56-year-old Ohad Ben Ami were both taken hostage from Kibbutz Beeri, a communal farm, while Or Levy, 34, was abducted from the Nova music festival during its attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.For its part, Israel is set to release 183 Palestinian prisoners later Sat...