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Egypt’s el-Sissi hosts visiting Somali president, announces new defense agreement
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss countering terrorism and Somalia's security.
Mpox outbreaks in Africa declared a global health emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries and a new form of the virus spreading.
Ivory Coast election: Ouattara and Gbagbo set for potential meeting
Preparations are underway for a possible meeting between Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo, who now leads the African People's Party.
Hochstein calls for diplomatic action to end Gaza violence
Amos Hochstein a senior adviser to President Joe Biden stated on Wednesday that it is essential to capitalize on the chance for diplomatic intervention to resolve the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and the persistent violence in Lebanon.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Prosecutor’s Office investigates harassment against Imane Khelif
The athlete's lawyer, Nabil Boudi, filed a complaint on Friday with the special unit of the Paris prosecutor's office responsible for combating hate speech on the Internet .
Taliban group celebrates 3 years in power in Afghanistan
The Taliban marked the third anniversary since they seized power in Afghanistan, with a ceremony in Bagram, where the ex-U.S. military base was located.
Sudanese peace talks get underway despite boycott by the army
The negotiations in Switzerland take place at a time of growing alarm at the plight of the Sudanese people, caught in the middle of the fighting.
Iran rejects calls not to attack Israel
Iran rejected a call Tuesday by three European countries urging it to refrain from any retaliatory attacks that would further escalate regional tensions. Iran calls it an “excessive request.”
Football: Moroccan Noussair Mazraoui signs for Man Utd
Manchester United signed Dutch centre-back Matthijs de Ligt and Moroccan full-back Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Russia shows off its latest weaponry at military forum
Army Forum 2024 comes as Ukrainian forces say they are advancing deeper into Russia, after ramming through the border in the Kursk region just over a week ago.