Chadians protest as anti-French sentiments hit new highs in Sahel
In recent years, resentment against the presence of France in its former African colonies has been on the increase.
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EU slashes forecast for economic growth as war’s fallout deepens
Russia's war in Ukraine has darkened what was generally a bright economic picture for the European Union.
Belarus urges Russia-led military alliance to unite against West
Lukashenko, a key Moscow ally, accused the West of supporting Nazi ideas and of being 'at war with Russia' in Ukraine.
Moscow’s ‘defeat’ as Finland, Sweden move to join NATO
If both countries join the 30-member security bloc, NATO forces may be right next to the Finnish-Russian border.
US stocks decline on growth concerns
Both the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 retreated on Monday morning in New York.
McDonald’s to sell its business in Russia
The fast food company, which has 850 restaurants in Russia, employs 62,000 people in the country.
Turkish nuclear plant threatened by Russian sanctions
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant would be Turkey's first, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine may cause problems.
Yemen: A glimmer of hope in a devastating war
A truce in Yemen has allowed for some Yemenis to hope of a better future - and a chance to rebuild.
Top US officials Harris, Blinken in UAE after leader’s death
High-level US delegation greets new leader Mohamed bin Zayed after the death of President Khalifa.
N Korean leader sends in military to help tackle COVID outbreak
Kim Jong Un orders the military to stabilise the supply of medicines in Pyongyang amid COVID-19 outbreak, KCNA reports.
One killed, five wounded in California church shooting
At least one killed and 5 others wounded in a shooting in southern California, a day after 10 killed in Buffalo city.
Somalia elects Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as new president
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces 'huge tasks' including containing al-Shabab attacks and addressing a devastating drought.
Suicide bomber targets security patrol in Pakistan, six killed
In a separate attack, gunmen shot dead two minority Sikhs in Peshawar city, officials said.
Russia-Ukraine live news: NATO chief says Kyiv ‘can win this war’
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the war in Ukraine is not going as Russia had planned.
Buffalo mass shooting: What we know so far
The gunman who killed 10 people at a grocery store in Buffalo is thought to have been motivated by racial hatred.
Turkey sets demands, not opposed to Finland, Sweden NATO bid
NATO expects the Nordic countries' membership bid will not be hindered by Ankara, whose concerns will be addressed.
Buffalo shooting: Shocked residents hold vigil for victims
Residents come to terms with horror of the shooting, as US President Biden calls hate 'a stain on the soul of America'.
Finland announces ‘historic’ NATO bid, and Sweden follows
Finland and Sweden reversed long-standing opposition to NATO membership after war in Ukraine led to huge public support.
‘Nothing will stop us’: Al Jazeera marks Gaza office bombing
The 11-storey building housing media bureaus and residential apartments was blown up by Israel one year ago.
Legislators in Somalia gather to elect new president
Former Presidents Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud are the frontrunners among 35 candidates.