Tunisia Suspends Nobel-laureate Rights Group Amid Crackdown
A Tunisian rights group that was a co-winner of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize has been told to cease activities for a month by authorities.
Africa
Explosions, Gunfire Near Mali’s Main Military Camp
Two loud explosions and sustained gunfire rocked the area near Mali's main military base in Kati, outside the capital city of Bamako, early Saturday morning, according to the AFP and Reuters news agencies. A Reuters witness reported that soldiers had been deployed to block off roads in the area.
Iran war's ripple effects from Egypt to Vietnam
Cairo’s nightlife has gone dark. To conserve energy, the government has ordered cafes, shops and restaurants to close at 9 p.m., and streetlights have been switched off.
Is Ethiopia Preparing for Conflict?
The political situation in the Horn of Africa continues to be dominated by tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has left little doubt: During a television appearance earlier this week, he emphasized that it is "not feasible at any time" to continue viewing Ethiopia as a landlocked country.
Pope Leo's Africa Tour: Calls for Peace and Unity
Pope Leo XIV's first trip to Africa was intended to set an example and send a clear message of peace to the world. That was the message from church circles at the start of the pontiff's journey to four African countries.
Over 200 Civilians Freed in Joint Uganda-DRC Raid on ADF Camp
Ugandan and Congolese soldiers rescued at least 200 civilians in a raid on an Islamist camp in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last week, Uganda's military said in a statement .
Sudan War Deepens Child Hunger and Humanitarian Crisis
"The reality for children in Sudan is growing darker hour by hour," Eva Hinds, spokeswoman for the UN's children's agency (UNICEF), said last week as the country's civil war entered its fourth year.
Sudan conflict enters fourth year, deepening child and hunger crisis
"The reality for children in Sudan is growing darker hour by hour," Eva Hinds, spokeswoman for the UN's children's agency (UNICEF), said last week as the country's civil war entered its fourth year.
Nuba Mountains: Fragile Refuge on Sudan's Front Line
Hassan Koko sits on top of a homemade wooden bed, overlooking the majestic hills of the Nuba Mountains in South Kordofan, Sudan. Despite the spectacular view and a comforting late afternoon breeze, he looks uneasy.
US-led effort in Libya: Unity, security and Russian pressure
Rain is drizzling as we gather on the runway at the Stuttgart army airfield in southern Germany. It's 2:30 a.m., time for takeoff. A Dash 8 airliner is ready for boarding. The military plane will take us to Sirte in Libya.
Pope Leo XIV Condemns 'Tyrants', Urges Peace in Cameroon
As Pope Leo XIV continues his Africa tour, he has remained steadfast in his condemnation of war. On Thursday, the head of the Roman Catholic Church renewed his message of peace in Cameroon, presiding over a meeting designed to foster dialogue in a place that has been experiencing simmering violence for nearly a decade.
Rwanda Links Mozambique Troops to EU Funding
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has threatened to withdraw his troops from Mozambique's conflict-ridden northern province of Cabo Delgado as early as May, using the move primarily to put pressure on Europe. The mission against Islamist insurgents could soon come to an end if the European Union (EU) doesn't provide a reliable funding commitment.