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Tensions flared between France and Algeria on Monday after the former French colony ordered 12 French officials to leave in 48 hours.Algeria’s foreign ministry said it had declared the 12 persona non grata after the arrest in France of an Algerian consular official, a “vile act” it blamed on French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.It defended …

Tensions flare as Algeria expels 12 French officialsTue, 15 Apr 2025 00:27:58 GMT Read More »

The United Nations envoy for the Western Sahara on Monday called on the Security Council to capitalize on what he called momentum toward resolving the long-standing conflict in the territory.During a closed-door meeting of the Council, envoy Staffan de Mistura said the next three months will be an opportunity to “produce a regional de-escalation and separately, …

UN envoy calls for resolution in Western Sahara conflictMon, 14 Apr 2025 23:04:11 GMT Read More »

Attackers killed 52 people in Nigeria’s Plateau state, a Red Cross source said Monday, in the latest eruption of violence in a region known for intercommunal conflict and deadly land disputes.President Bola Tinubu ordered a probe into “this crisis” as the numbers killed in under two weeks in the central state topped 100.The Sunday night …

Attackers kill over 50 in volatile central Nigerian stateMon, 14 Apr 2025 22:58:05 GMT Read More »

A Swiss woman has been kidnapped in the same Niger city that saw the abduction of an Austrian three months ago, officials told AFP on Monday.The foreign ministry said it had been “informed of the kidnapping of a Swiss citizen, who Swiss media reported as aged 67 and who the ministry said was “a longtime …

Swiss woman abducted in Niger: officialsMon, 14 Apr 2025 19:26:56 GMT Read More »

Sudan’s civil war has displaced 13 million people, the United Nations reported Monday, as the conflict between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces enters a third year.”The conflict has provoked the displacement of 13 million people, including 8.6 internally displaced people and 3.8 million refugees,” said Abdourahouf Gnon-Konde of the UN refugee agency in …

13 million displaced as Sudan war enters third year: UNMon, 14 Apr 2025 18:31:08 GMT Read More »

Democratic Republic of Congo forward Yoane Wissa dealt a blow to the fading Premier League title hopes of second-placed Arsenal by equalising for Brentford in a 1-1 draw at the weekend.Wissa claimed his 16th goal of the season in all competitions by scoring from close range after Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey had put the Gunners …

African players in Europe: Wissa deals blow to ArsenalMon, 14 Apr 2025 16:14:30 GMT Read More »

Unidentified attackers have killed nearly 50 people in Nigeria’s Plateau state, a Red Cross source said Monday, in the latest bout of violence in a religiously mixed region known for intercommunal conflict and deadly land disputes.The Sunday night attack on the villages of Zike and Kimakpa, in the Bassa local government area, comes less than …

Attackers kill nearly 50 in volatile central Nigerian stateMon, 14 Apr 2025 13:14:15 GMT Read More »

Turkey has long sought to extend its influence in Africa by mediating in conflicts and building military partnerships with countries on the continent.Those efforts have picked up speed in recent months with diplomatic successes in resolving local conflicts, and as traditional powers such as France and the United States pull back from the continent, according …

Turkey seeks growing influence in AfricaMon, 14 Apr 2025 12:43:41 GMT Read More »

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has survived an assassination attempt that left him riddled with bullets, multiple arrests, and long years in exile — all in pursuit of democracy in the east African nation.But the 57-year-old lawyer may be facing his toughest challenge yet after he was charged with treason, a capital crime, just six …

Tanzania’s Tundu Lissu: the pugnacious survivor facing treason chargesMon, 14 Apr 2025 10:35:16 GMT Read More »

Fresh tensions flared between France and Algeria on Monday as the French foreign minister said its former colony had asked 12 French officials to leave in 48 hours.The announcement was linked to the arrest of three Algerian nationals in France, said Jean-Noel Barrot.For decades, ties between France and Algeria have gone through diplomatic upheavals. Monday’s …

Tensions flare as Algeria asks 12 French officials to leaveMon, 14 Apr 2025 08:42:02 GMT Read More »