Civilians trapped home as militia clashes rock Libya’s capital
Fighting broke out late Monday (Aug. 14), between two of the most powerful armed groups in Tripoli, the 444 brigade and the Special Deterrence Force, according to local media The Health Ministry urged the warring sides to allow ambulance and emergency teams to enter the affected areas.
Niger: Northern Nigeria takes action to avoid armed intervention
Religious leaders and political leaders in northern Nigeria are making considerable efforts to achieve a diplomatic resolution of the crisis in Niger and thus prevent an ECOWAS military intervention with potentially disastrous consequences for their regions.
Mali’s president engages Putin on phone about Niger coup
In a message shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Goita stated that Putin emphasized the significance of a peaceful resolution to ensure stability in the Sahel region.
Niger generals recall envoy from Abidjan after remarks by president Ouattara
The coup leaders recalled the Nigerien envoy in Abidjan on Monday (Aug. 14) after remarks by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. On his return from a summit of the ECOWAS August 10, Ouattara said the heads of state had agreed a military operation should "start as soon as possible".
Niger: ECOWAS chiefs of staff to meet in Ghana on Thursday and Friday
The chiefs of staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet in Ghana on Thursday and Friday to discuss a possible military intervention in Niger, regional military sources said on Tuesday, a source at ECOWAS confirmed.
DRC: President Tshisekedi offers “last chance” for peace to Ituri and Northern-Kivu rebel groups
DRC president Felix Tshisekedi called upon rebel groups in the Ituri and Northern Kivu provinces to put down their weapons and join what he has dubbed the disarmament and reinsertion operation on Monday.
Women’s World Cup: Spain make it to the final
Women's World Cup: Spain make it to the final
Algeria bans Barbie film for promoting homosexuality
Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, the movie sends Mattel Inc's (MAT.O) doll on an adventure into the real world.
No goals for Benzema on league debut as Al Ittihad cruise past Al Raed
Benzema, who joined the Jeddah club from Real Madrid, created the opening goal for Al-Ittihad teammate Abderrazak Hamdallah. The third was created by N’Golo Kante, the former Chelsea midfielder whose fierce shot was parried by the goalkeeper into the path of Igor Coronado to score.
Wine from Brazil’s unsung savannah makes a splash
With its predominantly tropical climate, Brazil is far less known for wine than fellow South American producers Argentina and Chile -- never mind France.