Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he expects the second phase of a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan in Gaza to begin “in the coming days,” signaling cautious progress in efforts to stabilize the war-torn region. His comments followed discussions with visiting German

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has described his recent negotiations with U.S. representatives over a potential peace plan as constructive, despite persistent challenges, signaling Kyiv’s ongoing commitment to pursuing diplomatic solutions even as the war with Russia continues. Over several days of discussions,

More than 754 people fleeing fresh violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo have crossed into Rwanda through the Bugarama–Kamanyola border in Rusizi District, marking one of the largest recent influxes of displaced families from DRC. According to local authorities, the movement

Benin was thrown into turmoil early Sunday after a group of soldiers seized the state broadcaster and announced that they had removed the government. But within hours, loyal security forces retook key installations and declared the attempted coup defeated, restoring a fragile

Diplomatic missions from multiple countries, along with the European Union, have issued a joint statement urging the Tanzanian government to promptly release the bodies of those killed during the 29 October 2025 general election. The statement underscores the need to respect the