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ECOWAS calls for restraint in violent protests in Togo

Togo has been shaken by violent protests against cost of living and the regime by Faure Gnassingbé, who has concentrated executive power in his hands through a recent constitutional reform.

World will have to learn to live with heatwaves, UN says

A heatwave is currently gripping Europe, with temperatures reaching over 40°C in several countries.

Zimbabwe court rejects opposition bid to block Gukurahundi massacre hearings

The Gukurahundi hearings remain a deeply contentious but potentially transformative step in Zimbabwe’s long-delayed path toward truth, justice, and national reconciliation.

USAID officially shuts doors, American government announces

It's the end of an era: six decades of development and humanitarian aid around the world have culminated in the shuttering of the US government agency, one of the first objectives of Trump's second term as US president.

Iran reportedly suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

The development raises fresh concerns over Iran’s nuclear transparency, though it remains unclear how the IAEA will respond or how the suspension will affect ongoing monitoring efforts.

One child displaced every five seconds in MENA region conflicts

Conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa affect one of the most vulnerable population groups the most: children. According to UNICEF, an estimated 110 million children currently live in conflict situations in the region.

Liberia’s former president William Tolbert symbolically reburied, 45 years after his murder

Liberia's former President William Tolbert has been symbolically reburied, 45 years after he was murdered during a coup. Thirteen of his cabinet members were also executed. On Tuesday, the 14 men were given a state funeral, attended by President Joseph...

Mali’s armed forces say they killed 80 militants after series of attacks on military posts

Mali’s armed forces say they have killed 80 al Qaeda-linked militants following a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts in central and western parts of the country.

Foreign Ministers of Oman and Egypt urge Washington and Tehran to resume negotiations

At a joint news conference in Cairo on Tuesday, Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi and Egypt's Badr Abdelatty called on Washington and Tehran to stabilise the ceasefire and return to the negotiating table.