US says militia committing genocide in Sudan, sanctions leader
The US has imposed sanctions on January 7th on Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and its leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo,...
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US sanctions Sudanese militia leader it accuses of genocide
The US imposed sanctions on January 7th on a Sudanese militia leader that it determined had committed genocide, report Reuters....
French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen who founded France’s far-right National Rally party has died aged 96, according to The Guardian on January...
China’s top diplomat on African charm offensive
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun his traditional New Year tour of Africa, in another push by Beijing to...
Mozambique: Opposition leader to return amid violent protests
Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane says he will return home from exile on January 9th, according to the BBC. Mondlane...
Libya: Islamic extremists destroy 400-year-old mosque
One of Libya oldest mosques was destroyed on January 6th, as the bombing of religious landmarks shakes Libya once again....
Sudan army leader backs Turkish effort for peace
The chief of Sudan's army has praised a Turkish offer to resolve the conflict between his forces and the RSF...
Brazil announces that Indonesia will join BRICS as full member
Brazil said on January 6th that Indonesia will formally join BRICS as a full member, further expanding the bloc that...
Gold miner Barrick Gold threatens to freeze Mali operations
Canadian group Barrick Gold said on January 6th it would freeze operations in Mali if restrictions on gold shipments were...
Tibet: Major earthquake kills at least 95 people
At least 95 people have been killed after a major earthquake rocked Tibet on January 7th, according to Al-Jazeera. The...
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to step down
Justin Trudeau's 9-year spell as Prime Minister is set to come to an end after the Canadian leader announced he...
Egypt imposes near-outright ban on Syrian arrivals
Egypt has imposed a near-total ban on Syrian nationals entering the country as el-Sisi's government increasingly fear the arrival of...
Morocco receives Turkish drones amid regional tensions
Morocco has received Turkish drones as country seeks to bolster its defense capabilities. According to MoroccoWorldNews, Baykartech, a private Turkish...
Mozambique: Post-election chaos forces thousands to flee
Thousands are fleeing Mozambique into neighbouring Malawi and Estwatini as violence and crime ravage the country. According to NorthAfricaPost on...
France: Former President Sarkozy to stand trial in Libyan case
France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy will stand trial on January 6th over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 election...
