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Russia vows to keep forces in Mali despite warning from separatists to withdraw

Russia said on Thursday its forces would remain in Mali and continue backing the country’s military rulers, rejecting demands from Tuareg separatists to withdraw after surprise attacks forced Russian troops out of a key northern town.

Radio France Internationale

Pete Hegseth Praises 'Unleashed Military Spirit' Amid Navy Sailors Leaking Photos of Meal Shortages and Poor Rations

Viral images and family reports alleging Navy meal shortages have sparked controversy, even as officials, including Pete Hegseth and the US Navy, deny any issues and praise military readiness.

International Business Times UK

Mali junta leader Goita to attend funeral of defence minister killed in rebel attacks

Mali's junta leader Assimi Goita is expected to attend the funeral on Thursday of Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara, who was killed in an assault on his home during attacks that have destabilised the army's grip on power.

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Return of Aparicio painting to Prado exemplifies trajectory of human taste

Once the Madrid museum’s biggest draw, The Year of the Famine in Madrid fell out of favour for political and aesthetic reasons

The Guardian - UK

UN warns of famine in South Sudan: ‘We are witnessing a deadly downward spiral’

A doctors also tells The Independent that there is no electricity at the hospital they work at because there is no fuel – and surgeons have performed caesarean sections with almost no medicines

The Independent UK

France urges its citizens to quit Mali as junta faces major rebel threat

France urged its citizens on Wednesday to leave Mali “as soon as possible”, after military leader General Assimi Goïta said the country’s worsening security crisis was “under control” following major attacks by jihadists and Tuareg separatists.

Radio France Internationale

Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid

Soaring oil prices and the blockade are preventing food, fuel and medicine being delivered to millions of people in desperate need, say NGOs

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Taking power in Mali might be a stretch but insurgents can force hand of weakened regime

Coordinated attack by JNIM and the Tuareg minority inflicted significant casualties on government forces and Russian auxiliaries

The Guardian - UK

A South Sudan community is denied aid as government and opposition blame each other

Displaced people in a South Sudan village have been denied lifesaving aid by the government, according to eyewitnesses and aid groups

The Independent UK

Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in an attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria

Officials say militants with the Islamic State group attacked a village overnight in northeastern Nigeria, killing at least 29 people

The Independent UK

At least 42 people killed in eastern Chad during clashes over water resources

At least 42 people have been killed in eastern Chad after a clash between two families over a water point escalated into a cycle of reprisals

The Independent UK

Future of former Maze prison site ‘very much a live issue’ – O’Neill

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she wants to see political agreement to develop the site.

Evening Standard

Mali plunged into uncertainty following coordinated attacks on junta

Mali is facing its most serious security crisis since 2012 following coordinated weekend attacks by jihadists and Tuareg separatists on army positions near the capital Bamako and in the north of the country. Analysts say this could be a turning point for the junta in power since a 2020 coup.

Radio France Internationale

Mali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence minister

Military intelligence chief reportedly also killed in sweeping attacks by jihadists and separatist rebels

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The Independent UK

Hero surgeon lifts lid on battle to save lives in Sudan war hospital

A surgeon has spoken about his experience of keeping a hospital running during the Sudan war

Radio France Internationale

Mali's defence minister Camara killed in rebel assault on residential compound

Mali’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, has been killed during an attack on his residence near the capital Bamako,as fighting continued around the country between the army and Tuareg rebels backed by jihadist groups.

The Times of India

Mali violence escalates: Defence minister Sadio Camara killed in 'terrorist attack'

Mali's security crisis deepened with the killing of Defence Minister Sadio Camara in an attack on his residence. Coordinated strikes by separatist fighters and Al-Qaeda-linked militants targeted Bamako and other cities, marking a significant escalation. The separatists confirmed an alliance with JNIM, complicating counterinsurgency efforts.

The Independent UK

4 vying to be the next UN chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up

Four candidates vying to lead the United Nations have spent hours being grilled about their views on issues from restoring global peace to ending escalating poverty

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New Photos Emerge of US Sailors' Small Meals; Service Member Allegedly Lost 17 Pounds During Iran Deployment

Photos reveal inadequate meals for US troops during Iran conflict, raising concerns about nutritional support. A mother reports her son lost 17 pounds, contradicting military assurances.

The Times of India

Watch: Gunfire, blasts rock Mali's capital, other cities; defence min's residence targeted — what we know so far

Fresh violence erupted across Mali early Saturday, with "unidentified armed terrorist groups" targeting multiple locations including the capital Bamako, its international airport, and the key military town of Kati. Attacks also spread to northern cities, with the Azawad Liberation Front reportedly entering Kidal. The defense minister's house in Kati was…

The Times of India

Iran war could push over 32 million people into poverty; UN warns of 'triple shock' for developing nations

A United Nations report warns the Iran war's economic fallout could plunge over 32 million people into poverty globally. Developing nations face the brunt of this crisis, grappling with surging energy and food prices. The conflict reverses development gains, pushing vulnerable populations back into destitution. Urgent global support is needed…

Radio France Internationale

Malian army confirms clashes with armed fighters in key cities

Mali's army confirmed on Saturday it was involved in clashes with armed fighters who had attacked army barracks in the capital Bamako and other areas in the country.

The Independent UK

Malaria vaccines could help stop 600,000 deaths a year – but not if aid dries up

IN FOCUS: For World Malaria Day, Nick Ferris travels to Tanzania to meet clinicians and villagers involved in pioneering vaccine trials targeting a disease that still kills 600,000 people each year – and also meets scientists deeply worried about the impact of shrinking aid on these life-saving programmes

The Independent UK

US Army major in Virginia is charged with plotting to assist separatist fighters in Cameroon

A U.S. Army major employed as a nurse on a military base near Washington, D.C., has been charged with conspiring to provide financial and tactical support to separatist fighters in his native Cameroon

Radio France Internationale

Latin American migrants deported from US await their fate in DRC

The first group of Latin American migrants deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo has arrived in Kinshasa, under a controversial US scheme to transfer undocumented foreign nationals to third-party countries. They told RFI they feel "scared" in DRC.

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