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President Joe Biden’s administration has prepared an initial package of sanctions against Russia that includes barring U.S. financial institutions from...

New Zealand’s Ardern signals mandates will ease after Omicron peaks

New Zealand will lift COVID-19 vaccine mandates and social distancing measures after the Omicron peak has passed, Prime Minister Jacinda...

Mali’s army says eight soldiers and 57 fighters killed in clashes

Eight Malian soldiers were killed, 14 others injured and four are missing following a clash with fighters in the northeast...

At least 13 killed by suicide bomber in central Somalia

At least 13 people have been killed in central Somalia on Saturday after a suicide bomber detonated explosives in a...

Germany’s BioNTech plans modular vaccine factories in Africa

German vaccine maker BioNTech, which developed the first widely approved shot against COVID-19 together with Pfizer, unveiled plans Wednesday to...

EU launches reset with AU after pandemic disruption

The European Union has welcomed more than 40 African leaders to Brussels in an effort to reassert its influence on...

Biden warns Russia could attack Ukraine within days

US President Joe Biden has warned there is every indication Russia is planning to invade Ukraine, including signs Moscow is...

After months on army bases in US, Afghans face new uncertainties

Washington, DC – Nearly six months after they left Kabul, Sayed* and his family are starting a new life in Pittsburgh,...

Macron expected to announce French withdrawal from Mali

February 16, 2022

President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce France will withdraw its forces from Mali, amid a breakdown in relations with the country’s...

Putin says he wants Ukraine NATO question resolved ‘now’