Africa

Benin government forces respond to coup attempt, minister says situation ‘under control’: Report

Benin government forces respond to coup attempt, minister says situation ‘under control’: Report

Group of soldiers claims to have ousted President Patrice Talon, naming Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri head of so-called Military Committee for Refoundation

Diary.
Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
Turkish Airlines inks codeshare agreement with South African Airways
05.12.2025

Turkish Airlines inks codeshare agreement with South African Airways

2 flag carriers to codeshare on several routes starting March 1, 2026

Kenya, US sign $1.6B health cooperation deal
05.12.2025

Kenya, US sign $1.6B health cooperation deal

President William Ruto hails Washington agreement as historic step toward modernizing Kenya’s hospitals, workforce and insurance systems

African leaders hail US-led DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal as chance for lasting peace
04.12.2025

African leaders hail US-led DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal as chance for lasting peace

Presidents of Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, and Angola praise Washington’s role in brokering peace deal aimed at resolving eastern Congo conflict

Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda sign ‘historic’ US-brokered peace deal
04.12.2025

Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda sign ‘historic’ US-brokered peace deal

'Today, we commit to stopping decades of violence and bloodshed,' says US president ahead of ceremony with Congo and Rwandan counterparts

4 children among 9 killed in RSF drone attack in southern Sudan: Medics
04.12.2025

4 children among 9 killed in RSF drone attack in southern Sudan: Medics

Suicide drones hit kindergarten, several civilian facilities in South Kordofan, medical group says