Africa

Libya clashes leave 27 people dead in capital Tripoli

Aug 16, 2023 12:19

Intense fighting between rival military factions in Libya’s capital Tripoli has reportedly killed 27 people.
Niger’s coup leaders to try President Bazoum for ‘treason’

Aug 14, 2023 14:06

Niger’s coup leaders say they will try President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason.”
Niger's military accuses France of violating air space, destablizing country

Aug 10, 2023 07:27

Niger’s junta has accused France of violating its airspace in a bid to destabilize the West African country.
African bloc threatens Niger's junta to cede power or face force

Jul 31, 2023 09:58

The leaders of a 15-nation West African bloc have given Niger's junta a week to return power to the country's civilian authorities or face consequences, including the use of force.
Putin: Russia not rejecting talks on Ukraine, African leaders' initiative could be basis for peace

Jul 30, 2023 08:34

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow does not reject the idea of holding talks on the war in Ukraine, noting that an initiative offered by African leaders could serve as a basis for peace.
EU, UN , African Union mount pressure on Niger coup leaders

Jul 30, 2023 08:29

The European Union and the United Nations Security Council have mounted pressure on Niger coup leaders, while the African Union has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the military to return to the barracks.
Niger's president says democracy will be restored after coup attempt

Jul 27, 2023 14:09

Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum has taken to social media to say that democracy will be “safeguarded” across the country, a day after he was seized by members of the presidential guard in a military coup attempt.
Mediterranean gripped by wildfires, kills dozens

Jul 26, 2023 13:34

Large areas of the Mediterranean sweltered under an intense summer heatwave on Tuesday and firefighters battled to put out blazes across the region.
Iran's full SCO membership, potential BRICS accession will counter unilateralism, sanctions: FM

Jul 19, 2023 09:46

Foreign Minister says the country’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and potential accession to the BRICS group of emerging economies will promote multilateralism and counter unilateral policies, including sanctions.
Iran: President wraps up Africa tour, signing 21 cooperation documents

Jul 15, 2023 15:34

President Ebrahim Raeisi has wrapped up his tour of three African countries, signing 21 cooperation documents. The trip took him to Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.