Africa

The European Union has emphasised that Somalia’s sovereignty should be respected after Israel formally recognised its northern region of Somaliland as an independent state.

Guinean security forces have neutralised an armed group in the capital city, Conakry, authorities said on Saturday.

Niger has approved a general mobilisation and the requisition of people and goods to fight terrorism, according to a government statement.

Guinea votes in first election since 2021 coup with military leader Mamadi Doumbouya seeks to transform into civilian president.

Some 2.4 million voters are eligible to vote in the national elections.

The agreements mark the first major change under reforms announced last month, which aim to make refugee status temporary.

Sudan Doctors Network says survivors reported mass killings in North and West Darfur following paramilitary Rapid Support Forces assaults.

The regional leaders say any recognition of territory belonging to a UN member state violates the UN Charter, the AU’s principle of territorial unity and international norms.

The ruling party, Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), has a majority in the 255 seat national assembly.

Türkiye conducted prayers and a moment of silence in Ankara for Libyan military officials killed in a tragic plane crash.