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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine in hiding after police raid on his home
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine is on the run after police raided his home. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, said he escaped the raid and has since been in hiding.
Guinea-Bissau set to hold general elections on December 6
Guinea-Bissau's junta said in a decree published on Wednesday that the country would hold presidential and legislative elections on December 6.
Trump, Sisi and Gulf states back new ‘board of peace’ for Gaza at Davos
Egypt "announces its acceptance of the invitation and its commitment to fulfilling the relevant legal and constitutional procedures," the statement said, praising Trump's Middle East policies.
Nigerian troops free 62 hostages, kill 2 militants in northwest
Northern Nigeria has been the hardest-hit part of the country, with a surge in kidnappings for ransom by gunmen across the northwest and north-central regions over the recent months, alongside an insurgency in the northeast.
Ivory Coast: Robert Beugré Mambé reappointed as prime minister
Mambé previously served as prime minister from 2023 until his resignation on January 7, following Ivory Coast’s parliamentary elections in December.
Trump demands ‘immediate negotiations’ to acquire Greenland, vows not to use force
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, the US president described the self-governing Danish territory as a “piece of ice” that is “part of North America.”
Why Macron wore sunglasses indoors at Davos
Standing before an audience of global powerbrokers, Macron wore blue reflective aviator sunglasses indoors. The choice was instantly noticed, debated and, on social media, thoroughly dissected.
US special envoy to discuss peace in Ukraine with Russian president
Steve Witkoff says he and Jared Kushner will holds talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday.
Republic of Congo presidential election set for March 15
According to the Constitution, the presidential election must be held at least 30 days and no more than 40 days before the end of the current presidential term.
Egypt’s el-Sissi praises Trump’s ‘commitment’ to stop Gaza war
El-Sissi spoke during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. He lauded the US president's efforts to achieve lasting peace in Gaza.