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Indirect cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar are being stalled by Israel’s insistence on maintaining a military presence in the Gaza Strip, according to two Palestinian sources familiar with the discussions. The talks, which began last Sunday, aim to

French authorities have initiated an investigation into social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, over allegations that its algorithm was manipulated to facilitate foreign interference, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced Friday. The inquiry will focus on the company’s actions and

U.S. President Donald Trump held a surprise lunch on Wednesday with five West African leaders, as the region faces significant challenges due to recent cuts and restructuring in American foreign aid programs. The unexpected meeting comes amid growing alarm over the

More than $2.5 billion in new deals and commitments between the United States and African partners were announced at the 17th summit, underscoring the U.S. commitment to prioritizing trade over aid by engaging Africans as equal partners in investment-driven growth, the

The African Union Commission has called for renewed commitment to economic integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). The Embassy of Botswana in Addis Ababa, together with Ethiopian consultancy Entrust Consult,