Russia says it thwarts Ukraine rocket attack in Crimea
Russia says it has thwarted Ukraine's latest attempt to strike the Crimean Bridge and downed 20 drones launched over the Black Sea peninsula.
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West African regional group weighs next steps on Niger
Tensions are escalating between Niger's new military regime and the West African regional bloc that seeks to restore the country's flailing democracy.
Boy killed in Russian missile attack, Ukraine says
Ukrainian officials say a Russian hypersonic missile attack in the country's west has killed an eight-year-old boy and wounded several others.
Explosions in Kyiv after air raid alerts across Ukraine
Ukrainian officials have declared a nationwide air raid alert as the air force reports Russia has launched hypersonic missiles at the Kyiv region.
West African bloc builds military force for Niger move
West African nations are activating a stand-by force for possible use against the military junta in Niger while they seek the peaceful restoration of democracy.
Tensions rise in West African over Niger
Tensions are escalating between Niger's new military regime and the West African regional bloc that seeks to restore Niger's flailing democracy.
West Africa army chiefs to meet to discuss Niger plans
The ECOWAS bloc says it has directed a "stand-by force" to restore order in Niger after its deadline to reinstate the country's ousted president expired.
West African bloc activates standby force for Niger
The United States says it will hold the junta that took power in Niger accountable for the safety of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum.
Ukraine to evacuate thousands of civilians
Ukrainian authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation of nearly 12,000 civilians from 37 towns and villages in the Kupiansk district of Ukraine.
Niger junta warned of killing deposed president
Western officials said that Niger's junta threatened to kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if there was any military intervention to restore his rule.
Russian attack on a Ukrainian city kills three people
Ukrainian officials say a Russian rocket attack has killed three people and wounded at least seven others in Zaporizhzhia.
Schools shut, exams off as Sudan war shatters education
Education in Sudan is in crisis as dozens of schools are used as shelters for the displaced, teachers go unpaid and a lack of internet hampers remote learning.
Niger junta names ministers as West Africa leaders meet
A meeting of West African leaders in Nigeria to discuss a plan of action on Niger could prove a pivotal moment in their stand-off with coup leaders.
Russian missiles kill nine, destroy Donetsk hotel
The death toll from an overnight Russian air strike on a hotel in eastern Donetsk has risen to nine with dozens more wounded in the attack.
Four million displaced in Sudan, UN official says
Clashes between Sudan's army and rival paramilitary force continue as the UN confirmed some four million people have been displaced by the ongoing violence.
Ukraine says Russian missiles targeted rescue workers
Ukrainian officials say Russia's strategy of missile strikes in the same spot 30 to 40 minutes apart are meant to hit rescue workers.
Former Niger rebel launches anti-coup movement
In the first sign of internal resistance since a military junta seized power in Niger, a former rebel has launched an anti-coup movement.
West Africa hopes for mediation ahead of Niger summit
A bloc of West African leaders is still hoping for diplomacy to end the Niger coup, ahead of a summit on a possible military response.
Ukraine says air defence systems ‘effective’
Ukraine says US and German air defence systems are delivering significant results.
Niger closes airspace, coup leaders reject deadline
Calls for a peaceful resolution come as deadline arrives for Niger's military junta to reinstate the ousted president or face military intervention.
France backs West Africa’s bid to undo Niger coup
France says it will support West African nations if they take military action to reverse the coup in Niger - the seventh in West and Central Africa since 2020.
Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles, drones: air force
Kyiv's air force says its defence has destroyed 30 out of 40 cruise missiles and all 27 of the Shahed drones launched on Ukraine in Russia's latest attack.
Blood transfusion centre blast a ‘war crime’: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says three people are dead after a Russian guided aerial bomb hit a blood transfusion centre in eastern Kharkiv.
Saudi Ukraine talks start as Russia vows tanker revenge
Security officials from several countries have started talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at finding a political settlement to the Ukraine war, Saudi state TV reports.
Russian tanker hit by sea drone near Crimea Bridge
Pro-Russian officials in occupied areas of Ukraine say the latest series of explosions in Crimea are linked to an attack by Ukrainian drones.
Impose more sanctions on Sudan leaders: rights group
The US and UN should be holding Sudanese leaders who are causing widespread violence throughout their country to account, a leading human rights group has said.
West Africa’s ultimatum to Niger junta nears deadline
Niger's coup leaders are swiftly cutting military ties with France, as a bloc of West African countries demand the reinstatement of its president.
Russian naval base attacked, warship damaged: reports
Moscow has accused Ukraine of using sea drones to strike a major port but claims to have fended off the attack despite reports a Russian warship was damaged.
Russian strikes on Ukraine drive up global grain prices
Russian drone attacks have destroyed buildings in the port of Izmail and halted ships as they prepared to arrive there to load with Ukrainian grain.
Russia strike on Ukraine port sends grain prices higher
Kyiv says Russia is seeking to reimpose its blockade by persuading shippers and their insurance companies that Ukrainian ports are unsafe to resume exports.
Sudan authorities seek to re-arrest Bashir-era leaders
Sudanese politicians and the Rapid Support Forces have accused leaders who broke out of prison in the early days of the war of trying to regain power.