‘From bad to worse’: Gaza hospital faces surge in child hunger deaths
The Patient’s Friends Hospital in northern Gaza is overwhelmed by an unprecedented wave of severely malnourished children, many arriving too weak to cry or move.
US, Israel withdraw negotiation teams from Gaza ceasefire talks
US envoy Steve Witkoff accused Hamas of a "lack of desire" to achieve a ceasefire and withdrew the American team from talks taking place in Qatar on Thursday. Israel followed suit.
IMF lauds Senegal for strengthening economy, amending debt position
Senegal recently became a major headache for the International Monetary Fund (IMF), after the country uncovered billions of dollars of debt that were hidden by the previous administration. According to the IMF, Senegal's cooperation and efforts were however a reason for praise.
Togo protests erupt after Constitutional changes extend Faure Gnassingbé’s grip on power
Protests are set to continue in Togo this Friday, following the government's adoption of a new constitution that allows long-time leader Faure Gnassingbé to remain in power indefinitely, now in the role of prime minister. At least five demonstrators have died in recent weeks during confrontations.
Former CAR football chief found guilty of war crimes
The International Criminal Court has found Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, former head of the Central African Republic’s football federation, guilty of 28 war crimes and crimes against humanity.
WHO condemns attacks on humanitarian facilities in Gaza, demands ceasefire
WHO is demanding the immediate release of its detained staff member and renewed protection for humanitarian personnel and infrastructure. The agency says a ceasefire is not just necessary — it's long overdue.
Venice’s Banksy mural ‘Migrant Child’ removed for renovation and restoration
Art restorers have successfully taken down a deteriorating graffiti piece by the renowned street artist Banksy, known as "The Migrant Child," from a building that overlooks a Venetian canal.
Russian airstrike injures dozens in Kharkiv, including newborn baby
At least 37 people were injured in a Russian airstrike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Thursday, including a 10-year-old child and a 28-day-old baby, authorities said.
Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multi-billion dollar investment deals
Syria and Saudi Arabia have signed dozens of investment agreements aimed at revitalizing Syria’s war-torn economy. The deals, announced at the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum, cover a broad range of sectors including real estate, telecommunications, and finance.
ICC convicts former CAR football official and militia leader for 2013-2014 war crimes
Both men were senior figures in the mainly Christian anti-Balaka militia, which formed as a vigilante self-defense group against the mainly Muslim Seleka rebels who overthrew President François Bozizé.