Africa
Central African Republic’s Touadera sworn in for third term
Touadera to rule for seven-year term under a 2023 constitutional change which increased term of office
Central African Republic’s Touadera sworn in for third term
Touadera to rule for seven-year term under a 2023 constitutional change which increased term of office
South Africa not being snubbed by G7 over invitation as it is not member state, says President Ramaphosa
Media reports claim US pressured France to retract South Africa’s invitation to G7 summit scheduled for June
Somali forces kill over 42 al-Shabaab terrorists, including 2 ringleaders, in military operations
Abdihamid Ali Abdullahi Macalin, Suleyman Omar Fidow, among al-Qaeda-linked terror group's members, killed in military operations in Middle Juba and Lower Shabelle regions, says official statement
African Union hails UN slavery resolution as ‘important step toward truth, justice, and healing’
Resolution passed 123 - 3, with US, Israel, Argentina opposing; 52 countries abstained, including EU members, UK, Canada, Japan, others
Uganda military chief says country would join war if Israel faces defeat
General calls for end to conflict but warns Kampala would intervene amid rising Iran tensions
Madagascar’s president appoints 30-member Cabinet
Cabinet, including nine women, joins newly appointed prime minister