Lithuania closes two Belarus border crossings
The closures come amid rising concern over the presence of Wagner mercenary fighters in Belarus.
2023-08-16 23:15
Where in the world is Wagner warlord Prigozhin? At large and in charge, apparently
Late last week, imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was handed a harsh judgment: After a court hit him with a new 19-year sentence in a penal colony, he was sent immediately to a punishment cell.
2023-08-13 12:57
Niger coup: West African nations to assemble 'standby force'
Ivory Coast's leader said the Ecowas bloc had approved military intervention "as soon as possible".
2023-08-11 05:28
Why are tensions mounting on the Belarus-Poland border?
Poland is sending extra troops to its border with Belarus after an alleged military incursion.
2023-08-10 12:48
Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimes
Victims' families are distraught that Russian prisoners released to fight in Ukraine are reoffending.
2023-08-10 07:22
Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online
False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger.
2023-08-09 09:46
Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help
Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low.
2023-08-07 21:49
Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears
Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger's ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday.
2023-08-05 07:58
Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions
Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity supplies to increase pressure on the military junta.
2023-08-02 23:24
Tensions high on NATO's border with Belarus after Wagner troops move closer
Poland will deploy more troops at the border with Belarus after it accused Minsk of violating its airspace, raising tensions between the NATO member and a key Kremlin ally in an increasingly volatile security landscape in Europe.
2023-08-02 21:59
Niger coup: France evacuating citizens after embassy attack
It comes amid growing anti-French sentiment, with its embassy recently coming under attack.
2023-08-02 03:49
Ukraine war: Russian strike on Zelensky's home city kills six
At least six people, including a 10-year-old girl, died in an early morning strike in Kryvyi Rih.
2023-08-01 00:57