Switzerland paused to honor 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire with a minute of silence. Residents gathered, and flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial.
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Switzerland held a national day of mourning for 40 people killed in a bar fire during New Year in Crans-Montana. Leaders including Macron attended the memorial.
Thousands fled when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces captured the city in late October.
During an interview with the New York Times, US President Donald Trump threatened more US air strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed. Abuja denies that Christians in the country face systematic persecution.
Venezuela's government has started freeing detainees considered by rights groups as political prisoners, in what officials have referred to as a goodwill gesture. US president Donald Trump said the move came at the request of the United States.
Ousmane Sonko said his government would not seek a deal to restructure its debt despite facing repayment difficulties
Somalia’s government insists Somaliland remains an integral part of the country and warns that international recognition could destabilise the Horn of Africa.
The Ugandan presidential candidate known as Bobi Wine wears a flak jacket and helmet while campaigning to protect himself from gunfire. But the safety gear offers no protection from the stinging clouds of tear gas that often follow him on the campaign ...
It said the capture President Nicolas Maduro and his wife was a serious violation of international law.
Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore services.
