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At least 10 killed, dozens wounded in central Mali attack

Attack took place in Sevare near a military camp that hosts Malian forces, UN peacekeepers, and Russian Wagner fighters.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2023

All U.S. embassy staff evacuated from war-torn Sudan - White House

The U.S. military evacuated American government personnel from Khartoum, President Joe Biden said on Saturday, adding that Washington is suspending operations at its embassy there as fighting between Sudan's rival commanders continued.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2023

Sudan crisis: What’s next after one week of deadly fighting?

Analysts warn the conflict may have far-reaching consequences not only for Sudan but also on an already unstable region.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2023

The Natural Love Company launches ocean plastic sex toys for Earth Day 2023

Consumers demand ‘greener sex’ as they search for toys that don’t damage the environment

T3 · Apr 22, 2023

France Urges Yemeni Parties to Engage in Good Faith in Political Talks

France has urged the Yemeni parties, particularly the Houthis, to engage in good faith in the negotiations led by the United Nations and Hans Grundberg, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen. It commended the Saudi and Omani efforts to reach a ceasefire and revive the political talks. The UN Special…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023

Khartoum Sees Lull in Fighting on First Day of Eid

Street fighting between the forces of two rival generals eased in parts of Sudan's capital by Friday evening, witnesses reported, after repeated calls for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire to the nearly week-long conflict. More than 400 people have been killed and thousands wounded since the fighting erupted Saturday between forces loyal…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023

Al-Alimi Stresses Unity of Yemeni Presidential Council, Questions Houthi Commitment to Peace Efforts

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi underscored the unity of the PLC, saying it was more united than ever. In an address from the interim capital Aden on the eve of Eid al-Fitr, he stressed that the Council was united over its “central goal” of restoring…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023

US prepares to extract its diplomats from Khartoum as fighting worsens

The US is preparing contingency plans to evacuate the US embassy in Sudan as fighting in the capital intensifies.

The New Daily · Apr 22, 2023

Top US, Sudanese generals speak as US weighs embassy evacuation

US General Mark Milley held call with Sudan’s General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan over safety of US citizens in Sudan.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2023

UN refugee chief condemns Australia’s offshore detention regime and slogans like ‘stop the boats’

Exclusive: Filippo Grandi praises Australia’s refugee reset but is ‘very upset’ by UK moves to mimic its offshore detention policy

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2023