Triumphant Democrats descend on COP31 snubbed by Trump
"Many of our allies and partners across the world think the United States has not been predictable or dependable. So we have a lot of trust to earn back," Florida Representative Kathy Castor told AFP.
Uganda’s President Museveni promotes son to army chief
Uganda’s veteran leader Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son to head the country’s defence forces, the East African nation’s government said, capping a dizzying rise for Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Around 1.8 million children displaced by violence in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
Escalating violence in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger has forced around 1.8 million children to flee their homes, representing a five-fold surge over the past five years, Save the Children said Thursday.
UN General Assembly to address AI’s potential risks, rewards
The UN General Assembly will turn its attention to artificial intelligence on Thursday, weighing a resolution that lays out the potentially transformational technology’s pros and cons while calling for the establishment of international standards.
Afghan schools restart, with girls barred for third year running
Schools in Afghanistan opened for the new academic year on Wednesday, with girls lamenting being banned from joining secondary-level classes for a third year in a row.
Senegal heads for wide open presidential poll Sunday
Seven million Senegalese are due to head to the polls on Sunday to vote in a wide open presidential election following weeks of chaos and uncertainty.
