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French troops in Sahel to play 'support' role, says chief
French anti-jihadist forces in the Sahel will switch operating mode after they leave Mali, acting more "in support" of local forces rather than substituting for them, their commander says. "Sometimes we acted in the place" of the local armed forces in mounting operations against the jihadists, he said.
Ethiopia PM meets Sudan's Burhan, says both endorse 'dialogue'
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he met Sudan's coup leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Nairobi on Tuesday and that both committed to "dialogue" to resolve any differences. Sudan's ruling sovereign council said only that there had been a "closed-door meeting" between Burhan and Abiy.
UN warns C. Africa facing food insecurity crisis
The United Nations on Tuesday made an urgent appeal for funds to help the Central African Republic face a mounting food crisis. "The Central African Republic is facing unprecedented humanitarian needs and a deteriorating food security situation," WFP spokesman Tomson Phiri told reporters in Geneva.
NATO launches membership process for Sweden, Finland
NATO on Tuesday kicked off momentous accession procedures for Sweden and Finland, aiming to expand the military alliance to 32 countries in reaction to Russia's war in Ukraine. They announced intentions to join NATO in May, triggered by Russia's February invasion of Ukraine and ongoing war there.
Sudan anti-coup protests hold firm, sceptical of army promises
Sudanese protesters held firm on barricades Tuesday, saying they were deeply sceptical of promises by coup leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan a day earlier that the army would make way for civilian rule.
Fighting rages in eastern Ukraine as NATO pushes expansion
Fighting raged Tuesday in and around Ukraine's eastern Donbas region as Russian troops tried to build on recent battlefield gains, while NATO pressed ahead with Finland and Sweden's historic membership bids. The attack followed shelling in Donetsk, which Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered his troops to continue assaulting as they bid to take total control of the Donbas.
Pollard to lead Springbok team showing 14 changes against Wales
Recalled fly-half Handre Pollard will captain a South Africa team showing 14 changes to the starting line-up for the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Wales coach Wayne Pivac will announce his team on Thursday for the second Test with the tourists seeking a first win in South Africa after 11 defeats since first visiting in the republic 58 years ago.
Ukraine, allies adopt principles for reconstruction
Dozens of countries committed Tuesday to support Ukraine through what is expected to be a long and expensive recovery, and agreed on the need for broad reforms to boost transparency and battle corruption. - Fight corruption - The declaration said the countries, in addition to Ukraine and the European Union, "fully commit to supporting Ukraine throughout its path from early to long-term recovery".
French music streamer Deezer flops at stock market debut
French music streaming service Deezer's shares failed to strike the right note with investors at its Tuesday launch on the Paris stock market, plunging in morning trading by over 35 percent. "With the right distribution, we know we can win market share and become rivals to the major players," CEO Folgueira told AFP ahead of the stock market launch.
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