Africa

US says South Sudan peace process ‘farcical,’ urges respect for 2018 deal as as opposition leader faces trial

US says South Sudan peace process ‘farcical,’ urges respect for 2018 deal as as opposition leader faces trial

State Department urges Juba to uphold peace, reduce risk of civil war by returning to dialogue among parties to 2018 accord

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French president discusses eastern DR Congo with his Congolese counterpart
26.02.2026

French president discusses eastern DR Congo with his Congolese counterpart

Macron says France fully supports mediation efforts for a lasting political solution in the Great Lakes region as well as the cessation of hostilities and a ceasefire

Guinea detains 16 Sierra Leonean troops amid mutual claims of border violations
25.02.2026

Guinea detains 16 Sierra Leonean troops amid mutual claims of border violations

Conakry says soldiers crossed border ‘without authorization,’ while Sierra Leone maintains its forces were ‘within territory recognized as belonging to Sierra Leone’

Malian company acquires former TotalEnergies operations
25.02.2026

Malian company acquires former TotalEnergies operations

NDC Energie's acquisition marks final transfer of around 80 service stations to a Malian operator

Israeli president in Ethiopia as Selassie reiterates support for 2-state solution
25.02.2026

Israeli president in Ethiopia as Selassie reiterates support for 2-state solution

Herzog meets Ethiopian leaders to strengthen political and diplomatic ties

Niger 'neutralizes' 17 militants, nets 33 criminal suspects in nationwide sweep
25.02.2026

Niger 'neutralizes' 17 militants, nets 33 criminal suspects in nationwide sweep

Defense and Security Forces during operations between Feb. 16 and 22 also seized explosives, drugs, and smuggled fuel, says official statement