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The Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to hold talks with the UN mission in the country, MONUSCO, on the withdrawal of peacekeepers. The announcement came after President Félix Tshisekedi chaired a meeting with the presidents of the…

The health authorities in Ghana have confirmed the first death from the monkeypox virus in the current outbreak. The infected person was a military officer who died three days after going to hospital in north-eastern Ghana. The…

The UN Security Council has voted to relax the arms embargo against the Central African Republic. The vote was 10-0 with Russia, China, and the council's three African members that supported a lifting of the embargo abstaining.…

The Tunisian foreign ministry says it has summoned an official from the US embassy after Secretary of State, Antony Blinken raised concerns about Tunisia's democracy. According to a statement, Tunisia's Foreign Minister, Othman Jerandi…

The Russian energy giant Gazprom says it has suspended gas supplies to Latvia. Latvia becomes the latest EU country to experience such action amid tensions over Ukraine. Gazprom accused Latvia of violating conditions of purchase but…

At least 60 people have been injured as protesters stormed the Iraqi parliament. The supporters of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr again breached the high-security Green Zone in Baghdad, as they opposed the nomination of a pro-Iran rival…

The head of Tehran’s emergency centre, Yahya Tabari says a landslide caused by heavy rains killed at least six people in Tehran Iran’s capital. According to reports, as many as 14 people were reported still missing, and heavier rains…

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo says licensing rights for 27 oil and gas blocks are going up for auction. The licensing would open parts of the world's second-biggest rainforest to drilling. Environmental Impact…

The government of Mozambique has sentenced former Labour Minister, Maria Helena Taipo to 16 years in prison. Reports says she was charged with corruption involving the diversion of more than $1.7m (£1.4m) from government funds. Other…

The North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that it is ready to mobilise its nuclear war deterrent. Speaking at a Korean War anniversary event, Mr. Kim added that the country was "fully ready for any military confrontation" with the US,…