Africa

Mozambican army rescues 280 women, children from Naparama paramilitaries
Victims were being trained to be enlisted into paramilitary group, according to army officials
Mozambican army rescues 280 women, children from Naparama paramilitaries
Victims were being trained to be enlisted into paramilitary group, according to army officials

South African president urges Russia, Ukraine to reach 'comprehensive ceasefire'
Cyril Ramaphosa describes 'good signal' from Zelenskyy that 'Ukraine is agreeable to ceasefire'

Macron wants to create conditions for 'forgiveness' over France’s colonial past in Madagascar
'Our presence here is not innocent. Our history is written through the ages, but it carries deeply painful pages,' says French president

Global malaria deaths near 600,000 as Africa remains epicenter of crisis
Nearly 94% of malaria cases and 95% of deaths occur in Africa, highlighting continent's ongoing struggle with disease

China, Kenya elevate ties for 'new era'
China’s President Xi meets with Kenyan counterpart Ruto in Beijing, agree to 'shared future'

Al-Shabaab terrorists attack strategic army base in Somalia, multiple casualties on both sides
Al-Qaeda-affiliated group claims to have overrun army base in Wargaadhi, but Somali Defense Ministry denies and says it remains under military control