Russian, Egyptian foreign ministers exchange views on Middle East
Sergey Lavrov, Sameh Shoukry focus on Gaza during talks on sidelines of G20 foreign ministers meeting in Brazil
Macron’s envoy unveils ‘remodel’ for French troops in Africa
France’s new Africa envoy, Jean-Marie Bockel, is discussing a “remodel” of the country’s military presence in Africa, starting with Ivory Coast, potentially leading to troop reductions.
Somalia bolsters navy with Turkish help, targets sea threats
Somalia and Turkey signed a 10-year defense deal to bolster Somalia’s navy and defend its coastline, amid a dispute with Ethiopia over a maritime agreement seen as violating its sovereignty.
Israel attacks Doctors Without Borders’ shelter in Gaza
Medical charity says at least 2 members of their colleagues’ families have been killed and 6 people wounded
Pentagon confirms US drone downed near Yemen by Houthis
MQ-9 Reaper went down off coast of Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in Red Sea
Gaza death toll surges to 29,195 from Israeli attacks
Over past 24 hours, Israeli army atrocities killed 103 more people, injured 142, says Palestinian Health Ministry
Arab Group calls on UN Security Council to take action on Gaza
‘No excuse can rationalize the Security Council’s inertia, and all endeavors must converge to halt the ongoing carnage in Gaza,’ group says
EU: All 26 members are against Israel’s Rafah operation
EU ministers strongly condemn Israel’s potential offensive in Rafah, warning of catastrophic consequences for the 1.5 million refugees in the city on Gaza’s southern edge.
Brazilian president compares Gaza war to Holocaust
‘What’s happening in Gaza Strip is not war, but genocide,’ says Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
US condemns Rwanda’s support for M23 rebels in DRC
The US condemned Rwanda’s support for the M23 rebels in eastern Congo, urging both sides to de-escalate and seek a negotiated solution, as fighting intensifies and displaces thousands.
Algeria calls UN ceasefire vote amid Israel’s Gaza onslaught
Algeria submitted a draft resolution urging an immediate cease-fire in Gaza to the UN Security Council, set for a vote on Tuesday, facing opposition from the US wielding veto power.
Netanyahu aims to limit Palestinians to Al Aqsa during Ramadan
Public disturbances underway as Netanyahu’s approval brings about restrictions on Al-Aqsa during Ramadan.
127 Palestinians killed in Gaza within 24 hours, death toll reaches 28,985
68,883 Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks since Oct. 7, says Gaza Health Ministry
Violent clashes erupt between Eritrean migrants, police in Netherlands
Violent clashes between Eritrean migrants and police broke out late Saturday in The Hague, Netherlands. A large group of Eritrean migrants forced their way into the Opera House and hurled bricks and rocks at police officers, according to a video that went viral on the social media platform X. Another video on X shows multiple police cars being set ablaze during the ongoing clashes. So far, there is no information on why the clashes began, nor are there any details on casualties.
UN official demands ‘arms embargo’ against Israel
UN rapporteur blames arms suppliers for fueling Gaza conflict as she demands cease-fire
Egypt denies building refugee housing for Palestinians
Contrary to rumors, Egypt denies shelter plans for Palestinians, maintaining a firm stance against forced displacement.
Kenya’s Ruto to visit US in May — White House
Ruto makes history as the first African leader for Biden’s state visit, focusing on peace, security, and democracy.
Israeli airstrike on Rafah results in 7 fatalities
Israeli army continues attacks on various parts of Gaza Strip
Turkey rescues 125 irregular migrants in Aegean Sea
Migrants pushed back by Greek authorities into Turkish territorial
UN warns against spillover of Palestinians from Rafah into Egypt
Such a development would be ‘nightmare,’ says Martin Griffiths
Israeli army starts reducing reserve forces in Gaza Strip
646th Paratroopers Brigade recently left city of Khan Younis, says army
South Africa accuses Israel of disobeying ICJ ruling
South Africa horrified with what’s happening in Palestine, Foreign Minister Pandor says as international warnings rise over Israeli bombing of Rafah city.
US to build five military bases in Somalia to help combat terrorism
Somalia and US solidify partnership with an MoU building five bases for the Danab Brigade, boosting counterterrorism efforts.
Israeli ministers firmly oppose post-war Palestinian statehood proposal
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that the plan, which includes a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, is unacceptable, emphasizing that such a state poses an existential threat to Israel
Israeli attacks in Gaza result in 28,663 Palestinian fatalities
Country deployed 2,900 soldiers to strife-torn eastern DRC
France to host aid summit for Sudan as crisis deepens
France rallies the world to address the dire situation in Sudan, where war has caused widespread suffering and displacement.
1.4B of world’s children missing out on basic social protection
Fewer than 1 in 10 children in low-income countries have access to child benefits, leaving them vulnerable to disease, education gaps and poverty