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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

Tanzania has formally thrown its support behind a growing continental movement seeking reparations from former colonial powers, following a landmark gathering of African officials and legal experts in Algiers. The International Conference on the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa concluded with calls

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

A major diplomatic breakthrough unfolded in the U.S. capital this week after the leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a landmark agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The pact, now widely referred

The United States has begun a fresh review of its relationship with Tanzania, citing growing concerns over restrictions on religious freedom, limits on free expression, and obstacles affecting foreign investment. The move follows tensions that flared after the country’s October 29 general