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Investigators also said top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, had incited acts of genocide.

Arab and Islamic leaders reaffirmed their absolute support for Qatar's sovereignty, security and stability, and backed all measures it may take in response to the attack.

The international community is currently dealing with multiple humanitarian crises across the world, including conflict-driven crises in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen.

The contest has been shaped less by ideology than by voters' frustrations over long queues at petrol stations and a rising cost of living.

The deal, brokered and guaranteed by Turkish intelligence, took immediate effect.

The dispute intensified when plainclothes officers arrived to arrest Ceesay and install his successor, Cherno Amadou Sowe, who has yet to assume office amid public backlash.

The deal, first adopted in 2022, became binding on Monday after Kenya, Brazil, Tonga, and Vietnam ratified it, raising the total approvals to 112—just over the two-thirds threshold of the WTO’s 166 members.

The meeting, set to take place in Geneva, will be the 10th urgent debate convened by the Council since its establishment in 2006.

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries will convene on Sunday to prepare a draft statement for the leaders' meeting.

In the NMEC's Stone Conservation Lab, they tackle statues weighing over 120 kilogrammes, employing an overhead winch to lift and reassemble colossal fragments.

Over the past 15 years, Angolans have grown accustomed to delays and postponements of what was once hailed as a building block for a more democratic country. Back in 2010, the ruling MPLA had prominently recommitted to the election of local governments – the autarquias – in the country’s constitution.

President Lazarus Chakwera is seeking a second term in an election being closely watched internationally, particularly after the annulment of the 2019 vote over widespread irregularities.

The resolution also commits $50 million(about Sh6.46 billion) annually in UN-assessed contributions for the Peacebuilding Fund starting January 2025, while encouraging member states to increase voluntary contributions.

On Friday, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki took the oath as the interim prime minister, becoming the first woman to head the South Asian country.

For African countries, where young people make up the majority of the population but often feel shut out of politics, the question is especially pressing.

The black wattle is an invasive Australian tree that arrived in South Africa in 1871. It was originally introduced in plantations to create shade and windbreaks and to be used for wood fuels and fencing.

Olga Cherevko, Spokesperson in Gaza for the UN aid coordination office OCHA, warned that history will not judge the international community “based on the speeches that we made” but rather on actions.

World Bank highlights that economic management remains Kenya’s strongest pillar, attaining a score of 4.2 in 2024, up from 4.0 in the previous year.

142 voted in favour, 10 against – including Israel and key ally the United States – and 12 in abstentions.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1997, Oyinbokure studied computer science at the Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta. He received a master’s degree in project management from Coventry University in London.

Gender parity matters because women make up more than half of the world’s population, and excluding them from full participation has economic and social costs. Closing the gap is not only a matter of fairness. It’s a condition for sustained growth, innovation and societal wellbeing.

Microaggressions can be projected to Black people because they are expected to speak perfect English when it’s not even their language. Or because what’s natural hair to them seems exotic to someone from another culture.

The decision aligns Burkina Faso with other African countries such as Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya, which have eased travel restrictions for visitors from within the continent.

The country has been rocked by its most turbulent week in years, with 34 people killed and more than 1,300 injured in clashes as police tried to stop protesters enraged by a social media ban.

I left Gaza, but Gaza never left me. It lives in my dreams, in my fears, and in my children's questions. I hope - yes, I still hope - to return someday to a Gaza that is free.

The court suspended the current legislation and gave the government two years to amend the Births and Deaths Registration Act.

Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the League of Arab States, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the action and expressed concern over further escalation.

Both elephants and rare ebony lie at the heart of the national heritage of Cameroon. By safeguarding elephants, Cameroon can protect the long-term viability of sustainably managed ebony and other valuable timbers.

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs called for restraint, terming the strike a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and incompatible with the United Nations principles on friendly relations among states.

According to the report, press freedom fell most sharply in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso and Myanmar, which are all in a state of war and unrest.

A seat on the Council is seen as a symbol of prestige, giving nations the opportunity to shape discussions on international peace, security, and cooperation.

Kevin Tsao, Chen Hui, Qin Li, Jiaqing Zhou, Ma Biao, Dai Junying, and Zhang Zhilian were jailed on Wednesday after being found guilty of 158 out of 160 charges brought against them.

Nepal could face prolonged political and constitutional chaos unless there's an agreement to form a national unity government, say experts.

The declaration aims to mobilise resources for Africa’s green development and place the continent at the forefront of innovative, homegrown climate solutions.

Burkina Faso’s military ruler is celebrated online as a pan-African revolutionary, but at home he curtails civil liberties, criminalises homosexuality, and stifles dissent.

China's strategy leans more on building ties than on coercion, with the Index showing that countries engaged through partnerships and cultural exchanges were more likely to back Beijing's positions.

One of the deadliest incidents, HRW says, took place on June 21 in Manda village, where gunmen stormed a mosque and opened fire on worshipers, killing more than 70 and wounding at least 20.

The report emphasises that Africa has the tools to transform its food systems, from climate-smart farming and digital finance to stronger governance and regional trade.

The region recorded the most significant global increase, with school meal coverage growing by more than 30 per cent—from 66 million in 2022 to 87 million in 2024.

Israel carried out a strike on Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday. The Gulf state is trying to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. What makes Qatar so effective in diplomatic negotiations?

The UN General Assembly convenes every September for monthslong deliberations on challenges collectively facing humanity.

Other high-profile figures, including former Prime Minister Guillaume Soro and ex-youth minister Charles Blé Goudé, were also barred from running.

The guide, launched in Addis Ababa by Norway’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Stian Christensen, draws from last year’s discussions between the two sectors on how to better understand community realities and create safe spaces for information and experience sharing.

According to the Continental Report on the Implementation of Agenda 2063, progress has been made in several areas, notably the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by 54 member states.

The unrest, the worst in decades, erupted after Oli's government imposed a sweeping ban on 26 social media platforms.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Jordan's King Abdullah II emphasised the importance of international efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution.

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is just the first step to keeping African wealth in the continent.

AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Africa’s exposure to climate shocks, such as droughts and floods, was undermining development and driving migration and insecurity.

The protests followed the Nepali government’s decision last week to block several social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, citing their failure to register with authorities and their use in spreading hate speech, fake news, and fraud.

Ramaphosa stressed that this change is no longer theoretical but a lived reality, citing intensifying geopolitical rivalries, protectionist tariffs, and the weakening of the rules-based trading system.