Angela Merkel awarded UN peace prize in Côte d’Ivoire for helping refugees
Germany’s former chancellor Angela Merkel has received a prestigious UN award for opening her country to refugees during her time in office.
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Tunisian president announces strengthening of diplomatic ties with Syria
Tunisian President Kais Saied has decided to strengthen diplomatic ties with Syria, the presidency said on Thursday, the clearest sign yet of Tunisia’s intention to fully restore relations days after a deadly earthquake that has devastated large parts…
Russia’s Lavrov pledges support on lifting UN sanctions, defends Wagner on Sudan visit
Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov held talks in Khartoum Thursday with Sudanese officials, pledging support for their call to lift long-standing UN sanctions on the African nation.
Aid workers and civilians killed in twin Burkina Faso attacks
At least eight people, including aid workers, civilians and army auxiliaries, were killed in two attacks by suspected jihadists in central-eastern and northwestern Burkina Faso on Wednesday, according to reports. Two of the victims worked for Doctors …
African democracy on the line as ‘bellwether’ Nigeria goes to polls
Presidential election comes as fuel shortages and currency woes take toll on continent’s most populous countryNigeria’s election on 25 February has been described as pivotal to the progress of democracy in Africa, where military coups and attempts by l…
Nigeria Supreme Court extends deadline to ditch old banknotes
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Friday’s deadline to end the legal tender status of old banknotes, which had caused a cash crisis in the nation.
Lavrov offers Russia’s support to Mauritania in fight against jihadism
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday offered support for Mauritania in the fight against jihadism in the Sahel, saying he respected the country’s position in the Ukraine war.
Russian foreign minister tours Africa in effort to strengthen ties
Moscow is seeking to expand its influence in Africa. This week has seen another diplomatic flurry by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, with visits to Mali, Mauritania and Sudan.
Uganda condemned for ‘shameful’ decision to close UN human rights office
Campaigners accuse Museveni regime of evading international scrutiny after shock move to end agreement with OHCHRRights activists and campaigners have condemned the Ugandan government’s decision to shut down the country’s UN human rights office, descri…
Rwandan court fines speeding driver $920 over death of campaigning journalist
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter after his car hit motorcycle carrying John Williams NtwaliA Rwandan driver has been fined 1 million Rwandan francs ($920) for involuntary manslaughter over the death of a top journalist who was critical of the governme…