Trump to flex muscles on Asia tour after midterms losses
After his party suffered a midterms hammering, President Donald Trump faces a new challenge: proving he is still the boss of US foreign policy on the global stage.
Saudi Arabia holds peace talks with Ukraine, without Russia
Saudi Arabia concluded a meeting with Ukrainian authorities, including nearly 40 countries on Saturday evening after several hours of statements from the various delegations.
US suspends aid to Niger until democracy, Bazoum reinstated
The United States has announced to halt some of its aid programmes to Niger, following the overthrow of the country’s elected president Mohamed Bazoum by the military council.
Ethiopia declares ‘state of emergency’ over Amhara violence
Ethiopia’s federal government on Friday declared a six-month “state of emergency” as violent clashes escalate between the national army and local fighters from the northern region of Amhara.
Benin urges diplomatic solution after Niger coup
Benin’s foreign minister on Friday said diplomacy should be the preferred solution to the coup in Niger while pledging Cotonou’s full support for West African bloc ECOWAS’ efforts to resolve the crisis.
Only ‘legitimate’ Niger’s govt can cut ties with us, France slams coup leaders
France has rejected Niger’s military junta’s move to end bilateral military pacts, saying it lacks legitimacy to do so.
