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EU Pushes Israel To Accept Two-State Solution After War In Gaza
EU foreign ministers on Monday pressed Israel for an eventual two-state solution with the Palestinians after the war in Gaza, at meetings with the top diplomats from the two sides and key Arab states in Brussels. The surprise Hamas attack on October 7 on Israel and the subsequent devastating military response from Israel has plunged […]
Ghana secures additional $600m IMF facility
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the 2023 Article IV consultation and the first review of Ghana’s 36-month extended credit facility arrangement, with the approval of the first review paving the way for immediate disbursement of SDR 451.4 million, about $600 million. The IMF stated that Ghana’s performance under the programme has been strong […]
Re-elected DR Congo president Tshisekedi to be sworn in today
Felix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is scheduled to take office on Saturday for a second five-year term following a landslide of elections that the opposition has denounced as fraudulent and called for protests. The ceremony will take place at Kinshasa’s 80,000-seat Martyrs sports stadium, which is the preferred venue […]
Five Dead As Israeli Strike Hits Residential Building In Damascus
An Israeli strike on Damascus killed five people in a building where “Iran-aligned leaders” were meeting on Saturday, a war monitor said, as regional tensions soar over the Israel-Hamas war. “An Israeli missile strike targeted a four-storey building, killing five people… and destroying the whole building where Iran-aligned leaders were meeting,” said the Syrian Observatory […]
BREAKING: African Union deploys Obasanjo for Ethiopia-Somalia negotiations over threats of war
In a crucial move to prevent potential conflict escalation between Ethiopia and Somalia, the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has deployed former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo for negotiation efforts. Tensions heightened after the secessionist region of Somaliland signed an agreement with Ethiopia on January 1, granting Ethiopia control over a maritime port and […]
US Secretary Blinken to Visit Nigeria, Three Other African Countries
United States Secretary Antony Blinken will be travelling to Nigeria and three other African countries from January 21-26 The three other countries are Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire and Angola. According to a statement by US Embassy in Nigeria, throughout the trip, the Secretary will highlight how the United States has accelerated the U.S.-Africa partnership since […]
Google introduces two AI-powered search features
Google has launched two new search functions powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The tech company said the new features — Circle to Search and Multi-Search in Lens — will enable users to engage with search functionalities in a more easy and meaningful way. Elizabeth Reid, Google’s vice president, said the new updates are products of […]
Comoros President Azali Assoumani wins fourth term in disputed poll
Comoros President Azali Assoumani has been re-elected for a fourth term in a poll disputed by the opposition as “fraudulent”. He secured the win with 63% of the vote, the electoral body Ceni said. Opposition candidates in the Indian Ocean archipelago alleged instances of ballot stuffing in favour of Mr Assoumani and that polls had […]
US Carries Out Fresh Strike In Yemen Despite Houthis Threat Of Retaliation
The United States of America, on Friday, launched a second attack against the Houthi forces in Yemen following President Joe Biden’s administration’s pledge to safeguard Red Sea cargo. One day after several American and British strikes on the structures of the Iran-backed militia, the United States announced that the most recent strike targeted a radar […]
Meet Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s soon-to-be king?
As a teenager, Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight and wondered whether there was any way he could avoid becoming king. Such doubts have been swept aside as the 55-year-old takes over the crown on Sunday from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who is breaking with centuries of Danish royal tradition […]