Macron, EU chief Von der Leyen meet in Paris
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Macron, EU chief Von der Leyen meet in Paris

The meeting comes as France’s latest political crisis eased — for now — when Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two

Israel trikes Southern Lebanon injuring atleast six people
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Israel trikes Southern Lebanon injuring atleast six people

Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, targeting a cement plant and an environmental

Pix of the Day: October 17, 2025
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Pix of the Day: October 17, 2025

Pix of the Day: October 17, 2025…Read More

Over half of Gaza’s hospitals destroyed in two years of war, WHO says
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Over half of Gaza’s hospitals destroyed in two years of war, WHO says

Only 13 of the 36 hospitals across the enclave remain partially functional, according to the World Health Organization…Read More

Police open fire at crowds mourning Raila Odinga, killing at least two people
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Police open fire at crowds mourning Raila Odinga, killing at least two people

Mourners were gathered for a public viewing of the former prime minister’s body at a Nairobi stadium…Read More

Russia and Morocco pledge to deepen cooperation during foreign ministers meeting
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Russia and Morocco pledge to deepen cooperation during foreign ministers meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita in Moscow on Thursday…Read More

New exhibition celebrates Yves Saint Laurent’s love of dogs
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New exhibition celebrates Yves Saint Laurent’s love of dogs

The late French fashion designer once said “I only feel comfortable at home with my dog, my pencils, and my

IMF warns of rising debt risks in Sub-Saharan Africa
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IMF warns of rising debt risks in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan African governments are increasingly turning to local banks to fund their budgets, paying higher borrowing costs at home than

Sudan’s oil production dropped after South Sudan secession, finance minister says
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Sudan’s oil production dropped after South Sudan secession, finance minister says

Sudanese Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim spoke during the Russian Energy Week Forum in Moscow on Wednesday…Read More

“Do not boycott the election, change is still possible” Jean Louis Billon urges Ivorians [Interview]
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“Do not boycott the election, change is still possible” Jean Louis Billon urges Ivorians [Interview]

I believe the elections will go well. Unfortunately, Côte d’Ivoire has always experienced pre- and post-election crises…Read More