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UK-Iraq London talks to mark 'new era'![]() London (AFP) Jan 13, 2025 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Tuesday for talks on trade, security and migration hailed by Baghdad as marking a "new era" for the countries' ties. The Iraqi prime minister's visit to London, during which he will also meet King Charles III, comes more than 20 years after Britain took part in the US-led invasion of Iraq. A "strategic partnership" to be signed during the trip would consolidate cooperation and be "one of the most important ... read more |
Transforming earth observation data into water security solutions for AfricaParis, France (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is driving significant advancements in addressing Africa's water security challenges through its Digital Innovations for Water Secure Africa (DIWA ... more
'Survival mode' for families displaced by Ethiopia quakesAwash, Ethiopia (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 Under a makeshift shelter, Moussa Akele kills time chewing the stimulant khat, wondering where his family will get its next meal after fleeing a series of earthquakes that have shaken several regions of Ethiopia. ... more
France hands over second army base in Chad amid withdrawalAbeche, Chad (AFP) Jan 11, 2025 France on Saturday handed over its second army base in Chad as part of an agreement with the country's authorities to withdraw its military forces. ... more
Sudan army denies involvement in Al-Jazira state civilian assaultsPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 Sudan's army denied on Tuesday any involvement in assaults against civilians in the central state of Al-Jazira, after rights groups accused it and allied militias of killing 13 people, including two children. ... more |
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Russia eyes Libya to replace Syria as Africa launchpadParis (AFP) Jan 11, 2025 The fall of Russian ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria has disrupted the Kremlin's strategy not only for the Mediterranean but also for Africa, pushing it to focus on Libya as a potential foothold, experts say. ... more |
Nineteen hippos die in Zimbabwe after severe droughtHarare (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Nineteen hippos have died in Zimbabwe in the past three months most likely due to a lack of adequate food because of severe drought, the wildlife authority said Thursday. ... more
Chad says 20 killed in bid to storm presidential palaceN'Djamena (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Armed men tried to storm Chad's presidential palace when President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was inside but 18 attackers and two soldiers were killed in the failed attack, the national prosecutor said Thursday. ... more
Toll rises in jihadist raid on Nigeria military baseKano, Nigeria (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 The death toll from a jihadist attack on a military base in northeastern Nigeria has risen to eight, after two more bodies were recovered, military officers told AFP on Thursday. ... more
Chinese foreign minister pledges military aid for AfricaAbuja (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing's full support and military aid for the world's poorest continent as he wrapped up his Africa tour in Nigeria. ... more |
Chad capital calm after deadly presidential palace assaultN'Djamena (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Chad's capital was calm early on Thursday, the morning after armed men attacked the presidential palace, sparking a battle that killed 19 people, mostly assailants, according to the government. ... more ![]() |
Assault on Chad presidential complex leaves 19 deadN'Djamena (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead, the government said. ... more
U.S. declares Sudan's paramilitary and proxy forces are committing genocideWashington DC (UPI) Jan 8, 2025 The United States has accused Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and proxy militias of committing genocide in the Northeast African nation's nearly 2-year-old civil war. ... more
Iran president urges Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territoryTehran (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday called for the withdrawal of Israel from Syrian territory following the fall of long-time Tehran ally Bashar al-Assad. ... more
Hundreds protest against illegal mining in east DR CongoBukavu, Dr Congo (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 Several hundred people demonstrated Wednesday in Democratic Republic of Congo to protest illegal mining in the country's east, where authorities are investigating claims of widespread illicit Chinese involvement. ... more |
US says kills 10 Al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia air strikeNairobi (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 The United States conducted an air strike in southern Somalia, killing 10 members of the Al-Shabaab jihadist group, US military authorities said Tuesday. ... more
Climate extremes in 2024 wreaking havoc on the global water cycleSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 In 2024, record-breaking temperatures intensified the global water cycle, leading to severe floods and droughts, according to a report by The Australian National University (ANU). The 2024 Global Wa ... more
Chad president says Macron 'in wrong era' over remarks on troop withdrawalsN'Djamena (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Chad's president on Tuesday accused Emmanuel Macron of being "in the wrong era" after the French president said African countries "forgot to say thank you" for France's military deployment in the Sahel region to fight an Islamist insurgency. ... more
Libya military says air strikes target smuggling sitesZawiyah, Libya (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Libya's UN-recognised authorities have launched air strikes targeting drug trafficking and fuel smuggling hubs west of the capital, a military statement said on Monday. ... more |
China's foreign minister kicks off Africa tour in NamibiaWindhoek (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Namibia on Monday and hailed the "time-honoured friendship" between Africa and his country, which he called the continent's "most reliable partner". ... more
Five army volunteers in Burkina killed in attackAbidjan (AFP) Jan 4, 2025 Five civilian volunteers with the army in Burkina Faso were killed in an attack this week in the west of the country, security officials said on Saturday. ... more
Jihadist raid on Nigeria military base kills six soldiersKano, Nigeria (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Jihadists linked to the Islamic State group have killed six soldiers in a raid on a military base in northeastern Nigeria, two military officers told AFP on Monday. ... more
Sudan army air strike kills 10 in southern Khartoum: rescuersPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Ten Sudanese civilians were killed and over 30 wounded in an army air strike on southern Khartoum, volunteer rescue workers said. ... more |
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New Orleans attacker had recorded street using Meta glasses: FBIWashington (AFP) Jan 5, 2025 The man accused of the ramming attack that killed 14 revelers on a crowded New Orleans street had earlier visited the city on apparent reconnaissance missions, once recording the location using camera-equipped glasses, investigators said Sunday. ... more |
Algerians campaign to save treasured songbird from huntersSetif, Algeria (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 With its vivid plumage and sweet trill, the goldfinch has long been revered in Algeria, but the national obsession has also driven illegal hunting, prompting calls to protect the songbird. ... more
Kenya investigating fallen space debrisNairobi (AFP) Jan 1, 2025 Kenyan officials said Wednesday they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south. ... more
Lost boy survives five days in Zimbabwe park teeming with lionsHarare (AFP) Jan 3, 2025 A seven-year-old boy was found alive after being lost for five days in a reserve home to lions and other wild animals in northern Zimbabwe, the wildlife authority said Friday. ... more
Bats use storm fronts for energy-efficient migrationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 While birds dominate the skies as long-distance travelers, some bats also undertake remarkable continental migrations spanning thousands of kilometers across North America, Europe, and Africa. Howev ... more |
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