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Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France
A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without military leaders.
Hundreds feared dead on Mayotte after Cyclone Chido
Mayotte, a territory off the coast of Africa, is significantly poorer than the rest of France.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States hopes to use this time to convince the three nations to stay in the bloc.
Palestinian journalist, Gaza Civil Defence workers killed in Israeli strike
Ahmed Allouh is the third journalist killed in Gaza in the last 24 hours.
Israel approves plan to surge settler population in occupied Golan Heights
Move comes days after rebel groups toppled Syrian leader al-Assad, weeks before Trump becomes US president again.
Authorities say 22 rescued from Afghanistan mine collapse
No casualties reported after hours-long rescue in Samangan province in northern Afghanistan.
What to know about Syria’s new caretaker government
The challenges ahead are myriad as the government seeks to keep Syria running while preparing for transition.
Syrians return to the homes they fled, only to find them levelled
Qaboun neighbourhood in Damascus was almost completely destroyed by al-Assad forces in revenge for perceived opposition.
Brazil’s Lula released from hospital after brain bleed surgery
Doctors say leftist leader has been cleared to work while recovering at home after being rushed to hospital last week.
Israel to close embassy in Ireland after Dublin backs Gaza genocide case
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris called the decision to close the embassy 'deeply regrettable'.