Libya: Haftar forces attack airport in Tripoli
TRIPOLI
Libya’s Mitiga international airport in Tripoli was hit by an airstrike Sunday.
Mustafa el-Mecei, the spokesman for the Government of National Accord (GNA) Burkan al-Ghadab (Volcano of Rage) military operation,...
Somalia needs Turkey’s help: Turkish foreign minister
ANKARA/DOHA
The Turkish foreign minister on Sunday said Somalia needs Turkey’s help to ensure political stability, to restructure national security forces and to create an environment that will allow economic...
Armed attack kills 53 soldiers in Mali
JOHANNESBURG
At least 53 Malian soldiers and a civilian were killed on Friday by militants who attacked a military post, a government spokesman said.
"Following the attack of the FAMa (Armed...
Algerian protesters mark 65th independence anniversary
ALGIERS
Algerian protesters on Friday marked the 65th anniversary of Independence War as weekly demonstrations take place for the 37th Friday.
Demonstrations which began late Thursday coincided with official celebrations of...
Somalia: After drought, conflict, 273,000 flee flooding
ANKARA
At least 273,000 people had to flee severe flooding of the Shabelle River in Somalia, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said in a report on Friday.
Calling for urgent humanitarian...
IOM urges immediate release of South Sudan abductees
GENEVA
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Friday called for the unconditional release of a female volunteer and a 4-year-old child abducted in South Sudan during a gun-battle that...
Despite other rich resources, South Sudan's oil may fuel war
JUBA, South Sudan
South Sudan oil has been fueling conflict in the country as oil revenues have been used to fund war, according to one of the country’s top political...
DR Congo army launches major operation against militias
ANKARA
The Congolese army launched a major military operation against armed groups in the eastern part of the country, a military spokesman said late Thursday.
Maj. Gen. Leon Kasonga said the...
Ethiopia arrests 409 in connection with Oromia violence
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia
Some 409 individuals have been arrested in connection with the violence last week in many places in Ethiopia’s most populous region Oromia, said the spokeswoman for the...
Sudan: Protesters urge disbanding of ex-ruling party
KHARTOUM, Sudan
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Thursday in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum urging the new government to disband ousted President Omar al-Bashir's party.
The protesters gathered...
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Turkish president, UN chief discuss ways to end crisis caused by Russia-Ukraine war
ANKARA
The Turkish president and UN secretary-general on Monday spoke over phone and discussed initiatives aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine...
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Russia becomes China’s largest oil supplier
ANKARA
Russia has surpassed Saudi Arabia to become China's largest oil supplier, as refiners bought up Russian crude oil offered at a huge discount...
EU, Egypt agree on partnership priorities until 2027
BRUSSELS
The EU and Egypt have agreed on the partnership priorities guiding their relationship until 2027.
The Association Council of the European Union and Egypt...
Syria's Tal Rifat surrounded with tunnels by YPG/PKK terrorists
TAL RIFAT, Syria / ANKARA
The YPG/PKK terror group is using a sophisticated network of tunnels in the Tal Rifat district in northern Syria to...