Trump to speak with Putin, then Zelenskyy, to push for Ukraine ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak by phone Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, followed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders of various NATO countries, about ending the war in Ukraine.
DRC: M23 rebels expel civilians to Rwanda
Thousands of people believed to be illegals from Rwanda were expelled by the M23 from the key major town of Goma on Saturday.
UN humanitarian chief dismisses US alternative aid plan for Gaza
The UN has voiced firm opposition to the plan, citing concerns over its impartiality, neutrality, and independence.
Global hunger worsened in 2024, affecting 295 mln people: UN report
Global food insecurity and malnutrition continued to worsen in 2024, with 295 million people suffering from acute hunger across 53 countries, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and its partners said in a report released on Friday.
They once lived the ‘gangster life.’ Now they tackle food insecurity in Kenya’s slums
Young men who once lived the “gangster life” in Kenya's capital have become farmers with a social mission. Now, they grow food, feed neighbourhood children and run other projects.
Kyiv residents share mixed views on first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Kyiv residents had mixed opinions on Friday about the first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Vsevolod Shal, a local resident, expressed his approval of the prisoner swap, saying that it's "essential."
Trump administration developing plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya, according to NBC News
The Trump administration is working on a plan to permanently relocate up to one million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya, NBC News is reporting.
Barcelona celebrates La Liga title with victory parade
FC Barcelona celebrates its historic season with a massive street procession through the streets of the city.
Ethiopia’s opposition party denounces ban as threat to peace deal
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) denounces the withdrawal of its political party status by Ethiopia's Electoral Commission, in a letter to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.
Africa CEO Forum: What If Africa Set the Rules? [Business Africa]
Held on May 12–13, 2025, in Abidjan, the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum brought together over 2,800 leaders, including six African heads of state, to deliberate on the continent's development trajectory.