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RSF signs ‘Peace’ deal amid Sudan’s civil war and crisis

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have signed a charter with political and armed groups to create a 'government of peace and unity

UN calls for ceasefire in Congo

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the DRC

U.S., Ukraine close to agreement on mineral deal – Report

The White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the U.S. with access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington, according to a person f...

Hamas, Israel exchange captives as first phase of fragile truce ends

Hamas freed six Israeli hostages in the latest exchange Saturday, even as heightened tension between the adversaries clouded the future of the fragile ceasefire deal. In exchange, Israel will release about 600 Palestianians from its jails

Earthenware houses built to beat climate change in Morocco

Moroccans are resurrecting the construction of traditional earthenware houses using natural local materials which adapt to local weather conditions

DR Congo: Rwanda protests U.S. sanctions against top official

Rwanda’s government described the sanctions against Gen. James Kabarebe, a deputy minister of foreign affairs, as “unjustified and unfounded”

Top UN official calls for immediate ceasefire in eastern DR Congo

United Nations special envoy to Congo, Bintou Keita, called for an immediate cease fire and an end to hostilities "without conditions" by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo

Christie’s AI art auction sparks controversy amid artist protests

Christie’s AI art auction sparks controversy as 6,000 artists protest over copyright concerns. Despite the backlash, the auction continued, further fuelling the debate on AI creativity.

Ghana struggles to deal with a cholera outbreak

With over 6,100 cases and 51 deaths recorded as of 16 February, the crisis has put immense pressure on health authorities

Global conflicts dominate agenda at G20 meeting of foreign ministers

Amid tensions between Pretoria and Washington, the gathering was marked by the absence of a senior US delegation.