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Ethiopia peace deal leaves unanswered questions and concerns
Ethiopia peace deal leaves unanswered questions and concerns
by  AFP

The breakthrough deal signed by Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan rebels has been hailed as a crucial step to ending two years of war, but much remains unclear, observers say, raising questions about whether it will lead to a durable peace.

Pope calls for global unity ahead of grand imam meeting in Bahrain
Pope calls for global unity ahead of grand imam meeting in Bahrain
by  AFP

Pope Francis warned Friday the world is on the edge of a "delicate precipice" buffeted by "winds of war", during a trip aimed at bridging the gap between faiths. Speaking less than three weeks from the World Cup in neighbouring Qatar, which has faced fierce scrutiny over its treatment of migrant labourers, the pope also demanded "safe and dignified" working conditions for all.

Pope warns global divisions leading to 'precipice'
Pope warns global divisions leading to 'precipice'
by  AFP

Pope Francis warned in Bahrain on Friday that "opposing blocs" and global divisions have put humanity on a "delicate precipice", a veiled reference to the Ukraine war. In his speech on Friday, Francis warned that "a few potentates are caught up in a resolute struggle for partisan interests, reviving obsolete rhetoric, redesigning spheres of influence and opposing blocs."

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