Ukraine reports attack on silos, cargo ship sets sail
A Hong-Kong-flagged container ship, which had been docked in Odesa since February 2022, has left the Black Sea port despite threats from Russia.
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Niger junta says open to talks, Putin, US stress peace
Niger's military-appointed leader says the new regime is willing to talk with all parties, while Russia's president stressed the need for a peaceful resolution.
West African bloc ‘going into Niger’ if all else fails
Army chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States are meeting in Ghana to discuss possible intervention in Niger to reverse a military coup.
Ukraine’s military claims success on southeastern front
Kyiv says it has advanced through heavily mined Russian lines to reclaim the village of Urozhaine, on the edge of Donetsk region, as fighting rages in the east.
Australia pays tribute to Vietnam veterans, 50 years on
The nation has marked the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of soldiers.
Russian strikes on western Ukraine kill at least three
At least three people have been killed during a large-scale air attack on Ukraine's western region of Lviv.
Niger junta vows to prosecute president for treason
Niger's military regime has vowed to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason".
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.
Tribal clashes in Darfur kill at least 120
Clashes between Arab tribes have killed at least 120 people and injured dozens in western Sudan over the past few days.
New bid to engage with Niger coup leaders
West African leaders will try to send a committee to Niger to talk to the leaders of a coup that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum last month.
Fighting flares in Sudan amid fears of new civil war
More fighting has erupted parts of Sudan's South Darfur region prompting fears it will become a protracted civil war.
Russian warship fires warning shots at cargo ship
A cargo ship in the Black Sea had warning shots fired at it by a Russian military ship after the captain failed to stop to be inspected.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.