Ukrainians react with scepticism to peace deal idea by US/in /by
Ahead of his bilateral meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin next Friday, US president Donald Trump suggested a hypothetical peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could include some "swapping of territories". The idea has been met with scepticism in Ukraine.
Summit with Putin: expert warns of “alarming” u-turn by Donald Trump/in /by
The US president has created incomprehension and drawn criticism after letting an initial 10-day deadline threat for Russia to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine or face US sanctions, expire. Instead, the US president has agreed to a bilateral meeting with Putin in Alaska next Friday.
PSG defender Hakimi says he would “deserve the Ballon d’Or”/in /by
After a successful season at his even more successful French club, the Moroccan-born football player has now set his eyes on the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, which is set to reward the best football player of the year in a ceremony in September.
Israel: anti-government protesters take to the streets in Tel Aviv/in /by
Renewed anti-government protests have taken place in Israel, where relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas demanded their release and an end to the brutal war Israel has been waging in Gaza.
Ivory Coast: thousands protest against Ouattara’s fourth term bid/in /by
Last month, 83-year-old president Alassane Ouattara announced that he would stand for a fourth term in Ivory Coast's elections set for October. The announcement has drawn ire from voters, who have watched as key opposition candidates were barred from the elections in the run-up to Ouattara's bid.
Chad: 20-year prison sentence handed to Succès Masra/in /by
The former prime minister and opposition politician was on trial over accusations of "hateful and xenophobic messages" and "being complicit in murder".
Egypt and Turkey condemn Israeli plan to take over Gaza City/in /by
During a bilateral meeting in Egypt on Saturday, both countries firmly condemned the plan announced by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week. Israel is reportedly preparing a two-stage plan of seizing Gaza City first, before taking control of the entire Strip.
DRC: Tshisekedi reshuffles government, appoints two opposition politicians/in /by
Although the government largely stays the same, Congolese voters have been waiting for changes following the security crisis that the country has gone through this year. President Félix Tshisekedi has also brought in two opposition politicians.
Japan commemorates 80 years since Nagasaki nuclear bomb attack/in /by
The American nuclear bomb attack on the Japanese city on 9 August 1945 killed around 70,000 people and left many more physically and psychologically scarred for life. In a ceremony, survivors and officials warned of the threats of nuclear weapons in a world of increasing geopolitical tension.
“Black Star”: Amaarae’s new album returns to her Ghanaian origins/in /by
Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae has risen to popularity in recent years, especially since the release of her second album "Fountain Baby" in 2023, which earned her critical acclaim. With "Black Star", the artist brings rythms and genres from her home country to her music.