Africa

‘Opportune time' to deepen strategic mutual trust with African Union: China’s top diplomat

‘Opportune time' to deepen strategic mutual trust with African Union: China’s top diplomat

'There can be no global modernization without the modernization of Africa,' Wang Yi says after visiting African Union headquarters in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Lesotho

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Vote counting underway after legislative, local elections in Benin
12.01.2026

Vote counting underway after legislative, local elections in Benin

About 8M eligible voters registered to choose lawmakers for 109 seats in National Assembly, according to electoral body

Sudan government returns to Khartoum after more than two years of war
11.01.2026

Sudan government returns to Khartoum after more than two years of war

Prime minister pledges to restore services, rebuild hospitals and reopen schools

Türkiye emphasizes ‘strong support’ for Somalia, rejects Israeli recognition of Somaliland
11.01.2026

Türkiye emphasizes ‘strong support’ for Somalia, rejects Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Turkish Deputy Minister Ambassador Musa Kulaklıkaya chairs session of Council of Foreign Ministers of Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Saudi Arabia

Sudan’s Burhan orders release of 400 female inmates accused of cooperating with RSF
09.01.2026

Sudan’s Burhan orders release of 400 female inmates accused of cooperating with RSF

Sovereignty Council chief instructs officials to review status of women accused of cooperating with RSF to speed up litigation procedure, ensure their rights

Sudanese army says it inflicts heavy losses on RSF in Darfur, Kordofan
09.01.2026

Sudanese army says it inflicts heavy losses on RSF in Darfur, Kordofan

Military says air, ground operations destroyed hundreds of vehicles over past week