Sudanese refugees feeing war found dead in Libyan desert/in /by
At least seven Sudanese migrants were found dead on Friday after their vehicle broke down and left them stranded for days deep in the Libyan desert, according to an ambulance service official
Russia and Ukraine say a major prisoner swap has begun/in /by
Russia’s Ministry of Defense said each side had released 270 military personnel and 120 civilian detainees
Tarik Saleh returns to Cannes with explosive political thriller ‘Eagles of the Republic’/in /by
Described as a sharp critique of authoritarianism under Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, Eagles of the Republic continues Saleh’s unflinching examination of power, morality, and corruption in the Arab world.
Tidjane Thiam Confirmed as PDCI President by Ivorian Court/in /by
While the court's ruling secures Thiam's role within the PDCI, his political future remains uncertain as the party continues to challenge the decision that disqualified him from the voter registry — a necessary step for his presidential bid.
Bar owners fear attacks in Damascus/in /by
Bars in the Christian areas of Damascus have been on high alert after recent attacks that targeted establishments serving alcohol.
White South Africans reject Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims as false and divisive/in /by
Trump made the controversial comments during a high-profile meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House earlier this week. In an unexpected turn, Trump presented a video montage and a stack of printed news articles in an effort to support his long-standing accusation that
Israeli protesters gather near border with Gaza to demand end to war/in /by
Israelis assembled near the border with the Gaza Strip on Friday to demand peace and justice for both Israelis and Palestinians. The Israeli government has pushed ahead with a renewed offensive in the destroyed territory despite mounting criticism at home and abroad.
South Africans rally behind Ramaphosa after tense white house meeting with Trump/in /by
Ramaphosa, meanwhile, used the opportunity in Washington to stress that while South Africa continues to grapple with its complex history of racial inequality, the narrative of white genocide is not only false but dangerous. He emphasized his administration’s ongoing efforts to promote reconciliation
OAS urged to do more to help Haiti fight gang violence/in /by
The Organisation of American States (OAS), which comprises most countries of the Americas, has been urged to become more involved in Haiti's fight against gangs ruling large parts of the country. A Kenyan-led UN police mission has so far struggled to contain the violence.
UN backs UK deal over Chagos Islands with Mauritius/in /by
UN says it welcomes the signing of the agreement between UK government and the government of the Republic of Mauritius concerning the Chagos Archipelago.