Benin’s gov’t says it thwarted coup attempt after troops declared takeover
Soldiers in Benin appeared on state television to say they had toppled President Patrice Talon and taken power.
The centuries-old Christian presence in the West Bank is under threat
The centuries-old Christian presence in the West Bank is under threat The community I grew up in near Bethlehem is being squeezed out by Israeli settlers. Published On 7 Dec…
Civilians killed in DRC fighting, a day after peace deal signing
Children are among several killed in fighting in the DRC, a day after the signing of US-backed peace deal.
At Doha Forum, Qatar PM warns Gaza ceasefire is at ‘critical moment’
Qatar’s PM says Gaza talks are at a ‘critical moment,’ stressing the current arrangement is a pause, not full ceasefire.
Colombia signs peace-building deal in Qatar with Clan del Golfo drug gang
Colombia signed a peace-building agreement in Qatar with the Clan del Golfo, Colombia’s largest drug-trafficking group.
Chad struggles as new Sudanese refugees strain resources and infrastructure
In Pictures Chad struggles as new Sudanese refugees strain resources and infrastructure Sudan’s civil war drives millions from their homes, creating an unparalleled humanitarian emergency in the region. Ikram Abdalkareem…
EU’s Kallas says Washington ‘biggest ally’ despite US security downgrade
EU’s Kallas says Washington ‘biggest ally’ despite US security downgrade Foreign policy chief keeping Washington onside as Ukrainian, US officials continue talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war. Kaja Kallas speaks during…
Crowds gather in Hama, Syria, to celebrate one year of liberation
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Syrian city of Hama to mark one year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Israel awaits return of final captive from Gaza amid fragile peace deal
Ran Gvili is now the last captive in Gaza after Hamas returned the body of Thai agriculture worker Sudthisak Rinthalak.
Sudan’s Khartoum needs ‘urgent’ help due to severe food shortages: Report
Sudan’s Khartoum needs ‘urgent’ help due to severe food shortages: Report Report by NGOs also finds healthcare system largely not functioning in Khartoum, months after city recaptured by army. The…