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Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King’s recovery has progressed very positively, with doctors noting he has “responded exceptionally well to treatment,” allowing his care to move into a precautionary stage.
This development comes after Eritrea rejoined the organisation only last year during the 14th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in June 2023, where it was welcomed by all member states in a show of regional solidarity and cooperation.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the withdrawal follows years of concern over the direction and conduct of the regional body. The ministry said Eritrea was deeply involved in IGAD’s renewal in 1993 and worked with other countries to strengthen the organisation so it could help secure peace, stability and economic integration in the region.
Kenya’s Investment CS Lee Kinyanjui led the launch of Korean firm K-Elec Kenya at Sarin Industrial Park, Nairobi, positioning the plant to boost local electronics production, jobs and regional exports.
Prosecutors at Woolwich Crown Court said one of the girls used the blade from a pencil sharpener to cut one of the men’s names into her skin.
The White House on Wednesday released video of the raid on the Skipper showing armed troops descending from a helicopter onto the vessel and securing its deck. Venezuelan officials have reacted strongly to the images, accusing the US of aggression and theft. Maduro said the crew had been “kidnapped” and the ship “stolen”.
Chadema argues that this transitional government should ensure political freedoms, reinstate civil liberties, free political prisoners, and pave the way for fresh elections conducted fairly.
Tyler Robinson, 22, is facing several charges, including aggravated murder, and could receive the death penalty if found guilty. He is yet to enter a plea. His lawyers and the Utah County Sheriff’s Office had asked the court to block cameras, saying wide news coverage could affect his right to a fair trial.
The match, held at the Lugogo Cricket Circuit Grounds, drew a lively crowd of legislators, staff, and supporters eager to witness one of the most intense and entertaining contests on the programme.
In a statement issued on Thursday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf warned that the latest violence threatens to undermine recent diplomatic progress and urged regional actors to exercise restraint.
The party says toddlers aged three and five were beaten in custody and released with injuries, demanding answers and accountability from police authorities and human rights institutions.
Many supporters, holding phones to capture the moment, chanted her name in Spanish: "Maria!" "Maria, here!" At one point, Machado climbed over metal barricades to mingle directly with the crowd.
Despite Zelensky’s statement, experts say practical challenges make wartime elections difficult. Soldiers on the front line may be unable to vote, millions of Ukrainians are displaced abroad, and extensive security measures would be required to ensure a fair process.
Somalia is implementing reforms under the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF), a zero-interest loan program that supports low-income countries facing long-term financial challenges.
Lance Corporal Hooley’s death comes at a time when the UK continues to provide military assistance to Ukraine, including training support, equipment, and intelligence cooperation.
The two four-storey residential buildings that came down early on Wednesday morning contained eight families, state media report, citing local officials.
In a notice released on Wednesday, the police said messages urging Tanzanians to join street protests on December 9 were widely shared, but those behind the push failed to bring people out.
Among the defences, 6,498 were considered "high consequence," meaning that their failure could have a severe impact on communities. Overall, around 8,500 structures were not functioning as intended at the start of winter. While the Department for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs says investments since 2024 have strengthened the network, the condition of defences varies greatly across regions.
The former president, a right-wing populist narrowly defeated by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva three years ago, remains a polarizing figure in Brazil. Conservative lawmakers have explored multiple paths to reduce his sentence, the latest being a bill that overhauls penalties for elected officials and drastically reduces sentences for crimes tied to the 2022 coup attempt.
The aircraft touched down in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s second-largest city, which the Nigerian Air Force said was the closest airfield to ensure the plane’s safety. However, the account from the three Sahel countries, formally known as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), disagreed, insisting the plane had entered Burkina Faso without permission and had been forced to land.
The 76-year-old was convicted in October on 27 counts, including murder, rape, torture, and attacks against civilians in western Darfur between 2003 and 2004. This marks the ICC’s first-ever conviction related to the Darfur conflict.
The Federal Government has declared a national drought emergency and urged immediate humanitarian support as millions face hunger, displacement and severe water shortages.
His death marks the end of an extraordinary six-decade career dedicated to understanding and protecting Africa’s elephants.
Speaking in Addis Ababa during the commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, said the Union “stands firm in its principled support for the inalienable rights, dignity and quest for freedom of the Palestinian people.”
In a message shared to commemorate the national holiday, President Suluhu expressed gratitude to God for guiding the nation through more than six decades of sovereignty, noting that Tanzania’s stability remains a model for Africa and the rest of the world.
Zelensky, who later traveled to Brussels to meet Nato officials, said Ukraine would submit its updated plan to the US on Tuesday. He told reporters that the “most certainly anti-Ukrainian points have been removed” from the previous draft, but admitted that concerns over giving up territory persist and a compromise “has not yet been found there.”
GSF Commander Godfrey Otunge welcomed the new officers, noting their deployment comes at a crucial period and will help reinforce and accelerate progress made in countering gang activities. Boinett added that the incoming personnel had undergone intensive training and are dedicated to respecting international human rights standards and adhering to strict operational conduct.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu visited Papiri last week and met Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna and his delegation, assuring them that the children would soon be returned safely. Despite the latest rescue, about 153 students and 12 staff members are still being held by the kidnappers.
Humanitarian and rights organisations have pointed fingers at Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), describing the attacks as "a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians, especially children, and vital civilian infrastructure."
The West African regional organisation Ecowas has deployed troops from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Ivory Coast to safeguard key sites and prevent further unrest. With a recent string of coups across the region, Ecowas has signaled a stronger commitment to defending elected governments.