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Iraqi PM urges Trump to 'work towards ending' Mideast wars![]() Baghdad (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani expressed hopes during a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump that he would keep his "promises to work towards ending wars" in the Middle East. Amid Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon, Sudani - who was named premier by a majority bloc of Iran-backed political factions - has been in a delicate balancing act to ensure his country is not drawn into the fighting. In the phone call, the Iraqi premier pointed to Trump's "campaign statements and ... read more  | 
 
UN Security Council sanctions two Sudan paramilitary chiefsUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 The UN Security Council has added two Sudanese paramilitary officers to the list of individuals sanctioned because of their actions in the fighting there, the council's British presidency announced. ... more  
Chad army inflicts 'many dead' on Boko Haram jihadistsN'Djamena (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Chad's military inflicted "many dead and wounded" in air strikes against Boko Haram jihadists, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said on Thursday. ... more  
DR Congo, Rwanda affirm need to respect ceasefireGoma, Dr Congo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwandan foreign ministers affirmed Tuesday the need for warring parties to respect a ceasefire in eastern DRC, AFP noted. ... more  
Two Egyptian pilots killed in helicopter crash in Suez: armyCairo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Two Egyptian air force officers were killed on Tuesday when a helicopter crashed during a training exercise, the military said. ... more  | 
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Cafe in Libya champions recycling and sustainabilityTripoli (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 In Libya's capital, a cafe's sleek exterior gives little hint of the vibrant space inside, built entirely from recycled materials to promote sustainability in a country recovering from years of war. ... more  | 
 
UK's Prince William awards climate prizes in S.AfricaJohannesburg (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 Britain's Prince William on Wednesday honoured projects seeking novel solutions to the challenges facing the world's nature and climate at the awarding of his Earthshot Prize in South Africa. ... more  
Rwanda counting on Russia to train nuclear power specialistsSochi, Russia (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 Rwanda said Saturday it was counting on Russia training its citizens to become specialists in nuclear energy, as the African country bets on nuclear power to boost its energy supply. ... more  
France, Barbados, Kenya urge global levies to tackle climate changeParis (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 The leaders of France, Barbados and Kenya on Friday urged more worldwide tax on carbon dioxide emissions in areas such as global shipping to help developing countries battle climate change. ... more  
Sudan army govt accuses paramilitaries of causing 120 civilian deaths in 2 daysPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 The Sudanese foreign ministry accused paramilitaries late Thursday of causing at least 120 civilian deaths over two days in Al-Jazira state, Sudan's pre-war breadbasket where fighting has raged since last month. ... more  | 
 
Iraq inaugurates docks for major new Gulf portBasra, Iraq (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated five docks on Thursday at a major new port the country is building on its narrow Gulf coast. ... more ![]()  | 
 
Russia launches record 55 satellites, including 2 Iranian-madeMoscow (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday, including two privately built Iranian devices, amid deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran. ... more  
Lightning strike kills 14 at Uganda refugee campKampala (AFP) Nov 3, 2024 At least 14 people, including several children, were killed in a Ugandan refugee camp when lightning hit a makeshift church, officials said Sunday. ... more  
Rwanda to stop registering petrol taxi-bikes in 2025Kigali (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 Rwanda said Monday it will no longer register petrol-driven motorbike taxis from the new year as it seeks to transition towards electric vehicles. ... more  
UK FM Lammy vows 'new approach' ahead of Africa tripLondon (AFP) Nov 3, 2024 UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday vowed a "new approach" with Africa that will "listen rather than tell" as he began a visit to Nigeria and South Africa. ... more  | 
 
Niger inks deal with Russia for three satellitesNiamey, Niger (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Niger signed a deal Friday with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, to buy three satellites to boost security in the Sahel nation and its neighbours, all battling jihadist attacks. ... more  
Musk amplifies conservative voices in liberal Silicon ValleySan Francisco (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Silicon Valley, a stronghold of Democratic politics, is experiencing a shift as more voices, seemingly emboldened by Elon Musk, have openly declared their support for Donald Trump. ... more  
East DR Congo truce monitors to begin operations TuesdayGoma, Dr Congo (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 A unit monitoring a truce between the Congolese army and Rwanda-backed rebels will be officially launched on Tuesday, ceasefire-broker Angola said, as the rebels made fresh gains in eastern DR Congo. ... more  
Guinea junta chief promotes self to army generalConakry (AFP) Nov 2, 2024 Guinea's junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya has elevated himself to the rank of army general as the coup-hit West African country marked the creation of its all-powerful armed forces. ... more  | 
 
Chad denies anti-jihadist operation hit civiliansN'Djamena (AFP) Nov 2, 2024 Chad's government has "firmly" rejected reports that its army struck civilians in an anti-jihadist operation, which local sources told AFP had killed scores of fishermen in neighbouring Nigeria. ... more  
Niger disputes French firm's uranium moveNiamey, Niger (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 Niger's military junta is disputing a decision by French nuclear fuel firm Orano to halt uranium production, according to a document from a state partner in the venture seen Friday by AFP. ... more  
S. Africa, Vatican, Qatar to mediate return of Ukrainian children from RussiaMontreal (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 South Africa and the Vatican joined Qatar at a conference in Montreal on Thursday in offering to mediate and facilitate the return of about 20,000 Ukrainian children from Russia. ... more  
Papua New Guinea to boycott 'waste of time' UN climate summitSydney (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 Papua New Guinea on Thursday declared a boycott of next month's UN climate summit, branding the global warming negotiations a "waste of time" full of empty promises from big polluters. ... more  | 
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'Peace among ourselves' crucial to save nature: UN chiefCali, Colombia (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 UN chief Antonio Guterres called Wednesday for "peace among ourselves" in order to save the planet, as devastating wars rage in Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan. ... more  | 
 
Senegal navy intercepts nearly 600 migrants in 10 daysMbour, Senegal (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Senegal's navy has intercepted nearly 600 irregular migrants in the last 10 days departing from the coast of the West African country, according to posts on its social media account. ... more  
New pro-army militia announces deployment in east SudanPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Oct 29, 2024 A new militia on Tuesday announced the deployment of its fighters in eastern Sudan in coordination with the country's armed forces, which have been fighting paramilitaries for over 18 months. ... more  
Dinosaurs rose after cooling period triggered by ancient volcanic eruptionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 201.6 million years ago, a mass extinction event erased around 75% of Earth's species. This event aligned with massive volcanic eruptions that split the supercontinent Pangaea, gradually shaping wha ... more  
Not enough funding for DR Congo climate change fight: reportKinshasa (AFP) Oct 29, 2024 International funding is insufficient for the Democratic Republic of Congo's major rainforest to play its role in fighting climate change, a report from two research groups published on Tuesday said. ... more  | 
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