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ECOWAS troops deployed as Benin foils coup attempt

Some 200 soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, have been deployed to the country.

Russian-led Africa corps accused of atrocities in Mali

The United Nations has reported abuses on all sides. But the allegations against Africa Corps are new, and the AP is reporting them for the first time.

Iran introduces new gasoline price tier

Iran introduced a new pricing tier Saturday for its nationally subsidized gasoline, attempting to rein in spiraling costs for the first time since a price hike in 2019 that sparked nationwide protests and a crackdown that reportedly killed over 300 peo...

15 killed in Australian beach shooting

Fifteen people were killed in an attack by two gunmen on Sunday, including a 10-year-old girl. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested.

ECOWAS rejects Guinea-Bissau transition, warns of sanctions

Discussions also focused on the impact of climate change on food security, with calls for coordinated regional responses to recurring floods and droughts.

AU condemns deadly attack on Jewish community in Australia

The African Union has condemned what it called the “heinous terrorist attack” targeting the Jewish community in Australia.

ECOWAS rejects Guinea-Bissau military transition plan, warns of sanctions

Discussions also focused on the impact of climate change on food security, with calls for coordinated regional responses to recurring floods and droughts.

Fear and uncertainty grip Uvira after M23 seizes strategic city

The latest offensive comes despite the U.S.-brokered peace deal, which did not include M23. While Rwanda has agreed to halt support for armed groups and help end hostilities, both Congo and the rebels accuse each other of violating earlier ceasefire ag...

CAR presidential campaign launches amid tension and promises of peace

Election campaigning has officially begun in the Central African Republic ahead of the presidential vote scheduled for December 28.

Iran raises gasoline prices for the first time since deadly 2019 protests

Iran introduced a new pricing tier Saturday for its nationally subsidized gasoline, attempting to rein in spiraling costs for the first time since a price hike in 2019 that sparked nationwide protests and a crackdown that reportedly killed over 300 peo...