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Egypt demands permanent seats for Africa, Arab States at UN Security Council
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Egypt's Foreign Minister said he could 'not accept' that Africa and Arab nations do not have permanent representatives at the UN Security Council. He also called for a ceasefire in Gaza, saying that his government's priority was to put an end to the fighting.
Israel deploys troops to northern border amid concerns of possible ground offensive in Lebanon
After the Israeli military announced it was gearing up for a potential ground invasion in Lebanon, Israel has deployed troops to its northern border. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in the past week, with Israeli strikes killing hundreds in Lebanon.
Somalia’s PM to Ethiopia: Somalia has ‘rights to defend its territorial integrity’
Speaking at the UN, Somalia's Prime Minister denounced Ethiopia's agreement with Somaliland earlier this year to lease a strip of coastline, accusing Ethiopia of violating Somalia's territorial integrity. Earlier this year, Somalia expelled the Ethiopian ambassador due to the port row.
17 people killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa
Seventeen people, including 15 women, were killed in two mass shootings that took place in close proximity to each other in a rural town in South Africa, police said Saturday.
FIFAfrica 2024: Internet freedom and democratization in question
This 11th edition brought critical attention to the state of digital democracy in the region, covering topics such as human rights, online freedom of expression, and enhancing internet access for people with disabilities, sparking vibrant discussions.
Hezbollah group confirms death of its leader and founder Hassan Nasrallah
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group confirmed on Saturday that its leader and one of its founders, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut the previous day.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new sex assault allegations in woman’s lawsuit
Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with new sexual assault allegations Friday as a woman filed a lawsuit in New York saying she was repeatedly raped and drugged at the music mogul's homes and became pregnant after one of the encounters.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in strike, Israel says
Israel's military said that it carried out a precise airstrike while Hezbollah leadership met at their headquarters in Dahiyeh, south of Beirut
Tunisia passes law to strip courts of power over election authority
Tunisia’s parliament amended a law on Friday, stripping power from courts over decisions made by an embattled election authority whose members are appointed by President Kais Saied.
Fashion brand Maxhosa Africa presents collection in Paris
The brand focuses on knitwear, and this collection was no exception. The styles varied a great deal, from dresses, to coords, from skirts to trouser pairings.