Ivory Coast police seize record 2 tonnes of cocaine – worth $67m
Large cocaine seizures are rare but have become increasingly common along the West African Atlantic Coast.
Category Archives: News
CAR: ‘Historic’ trial kicks off, but not without challenges
The Special Criminal Court's first trial could address a gap in accountability that has spurred decades of conflict.
Macron wins election but Le Pen’s far right goes mainstream
Marine Le Pen wins unprecedented 41.5 percent of the vote as far-right ideas become increasingly acceptable in France.
Jammeh ally on trial in Germany over role in Gambian death squad
Bai Lowe is accused of being a driver for the ex-Gambian leader's hit squad, known as Junglers, between 2003 and 2006.
India, EU agree to broaden ties as Ukraine war shadows talks
Ursula von der Leyen's India trip is part of Western efforts to encourage New Delhi to reduce ties with old ally Russia.
World military spending tops $2 trillion for first time: SIPRI
The US, China, India, UK and Russia were the top five spenders, according to new data by defence think tank SIPRI.
Nicaragua withdraws from regional bloc OAS after election row
The regional bloc was among several international organisations that slammed the 2021 re-election of President Ortega.
Twitter kicks off deal negotiations with Tesla boss Musk: Report
Twitter's decision to engage with Musk shows it is exploring whether a sale is possible on attractive terms: Reuters
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 61
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 61st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Israeli forces fire artillery shells into southern Lebanon
Israel says the move came after a rocket was fired from southern Lebanon, landing in an open area across the border.
Mariupol’s defences ‘on brink of collapse’, Ukraine official says
Ukraine asks Russia for talks as footage from Azovstal shows women saying they are running out of water and food.
Six months since coup, Sudan promises to keep up democracy fight
A brutal military crackdown has upended countless lives, but has not broken the spirit of the pro-democracy movement.
EU leaders congratulate Macron for French election victory
European stability was the focus of many of the congratulatory messages sent to President Macron after his re-election.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Blinken meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv
US Secretary of State Blinken and defence chief Austin meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, says Ukrainian adviser.
At least 168 killed in violence in Sudan’s Darfur: Aid group
Fighting in the Kreinik area of West Darfur province also wounded 98 others, according to a Sudanese aid group.
Spain announces probes into alleged spying on Catalan separatists
Citizen Lab rights group says the phones of more than 65 Catalan leaders were targeted with spyware.
US President Biden accepts Bennett invitation to visit Israel
While both governments confirmed the agreed visit, they did not give a date for the US president's trip.
Opposition liberals surge ahead in Slovenia election: Exit poll
Projection shows the opposition Freedom Movement winning 35.8 percent compared with 22.5 percent for the ruling party.
Macron defeats Le Pen in French election: Projections
Marine Le Pen concedes defeat as projections show Macron received 58-59 percent of votes in the runoff election.
15 soldiers, 6 civilians killed in attacks in Mali, Burkina Faso
Vehicles packed with explosives were driven into three military camps in central Mali before dawn on Sunday.