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Trump, Sisi and Gulf states back new ‘board of peace’ for Gaza at Davos

Egypt "announces its acceptance of the invitation and its commitment to fulfilling the relevant legal and constitutional procedures," the statement said, praising Trump's Middle East policies.

Nigerian troops free 62 hostages, kill 2 militants in northwest

Northern Nigeria has been the hardest-hit part of the country, with a surge in kidnappings for ransom by gunmen across the northwest and north-central regions over the recent months, alongside an insurgency in the northeast.

Ivory Coast: Robert Beugré Mambé reappointed as prime minister

Mambé previously served as prime minister from 2023 until his resignation on January 7, following Ivory Coast’s parliamentary elections in December.

Trump demands ‘immediate negotiations’ to acquire Greenland, vows not to use force

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, the US president described the self-governing Danish territory as a “piece of ice” that is “part of North America.”

Why Macron wore sunglasses indoors at Davos

Standing before an audience of global powerbrokers, Macron wore blue reflective aviator sunglasses indoors. The choice was instantly noticed, debated and, on social media, thoroughly dissected.

US special envoy to discuss peace in Ukraine with Russian president

Steve Witkoff says he and Jared Kushner will holds talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday.

Republic of Congo presidential election set for March 15

According to the Constitution, the presidential election must be held at least 30 days and no more than 40 days before the end of the current presidential term.

Egypt’s el-Sissi praises Trump’s ‘commitment’ to stop Gaza war

El-Sissi spoke during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. He lauded the US president's efforts to achieve lasting peace in Gaza.

Sudanese military reportedly weighing up new truce proposal

A source says the Security and Defence Council grouping military and allied government officials will meet on Wednesday to discuss the plan.

Ethiopia: at least 40 army allies killed in drone strike

Ethiopian forces killed around forty fighters from their own side in a drone strike in the insurgency-hit Amhara region on January 15, a nurse and a local official told AFP on Tuesday.