2023

A grandson of French war hero and former president Charles de Gaulle said Thursday he wanted Russian citizenship, saying Russia offered “great possibilities”.

Pedro Sanchez won the backing of Spain’s parliament on Thursday for another term as prime minister, with the country divided over his decision to grant… Read More »Spanish PM Sanchez secures another term, ending four-month deadlock

This year the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE Campaign will commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, from… Read More »Media advisory: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women will call for long-term, sustainable investments to prevent violence against women and girls

Germany, already Europe’s biggest supporter of Ukraine, has unveiled plans to double its military aid to Kyiv for 2024, while continuing to invest in its… Read More »Germany hikes Ukraine military support, but is its defence-spending tilt tenable?

Money-saving measures are announced by President Lazarus Chakwera following IMF funding.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gearing up for high-stakes elections on December 20, with incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi facing a crowded field of… Read More »DR Congo faces logistical, security challenges before pivotal December poll

The European Commission said Thursday it will allow the use of the controversial herbicide glyphosate for 10 years after EU states failed to reach an… Read More »EU commission to prolong use of controversial herbicide glyphosate for 10 years

Madagascar’s voters headed to polls early on Thursday in a presidential election boycotted by 10 out of 12 opposition candidates and marred by weeks of… Read More »Polls open in Madagascar amid violent protests and opposition boycott

The US Congress passed a stop-gap funding bill Wednesday to keep federal agencies running for another two months and avert a painful holiday season government… Read More »US Congress passes funding bill to avoid government shutdown

Israel renewed its operation at Gaza’s largest hospital Thursday, targeting what it maintains is a Hamas command centre concealed in a complex sheltering more than… Read More »🔴 Live: Israel’s military operation in Gaza continues, despite call for humanitarian pause