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France denies involvement in parcel bomb injuring Russian in Central Africa

A prominent pro-Kremlin figure has claimed France was behind an alleged terror attack in the Central African Republic on Friday which left a Russian representative badly wounded. Paris described the accusation as "propaganda".

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2022

In Baidoa, Somalis live at the epicenter of drought, hunger and conflict

Baidoa, surrounded by Al-Shabab militants, is at the heart of Somalia's worst drought in 40 years. Aid groups warn of impending famine. "The needs are overwhelming," says a UNICEF specialist.

WEKU · Dec 17, 2022

Fiance of slain Irish soldier tells of heartbreaking last interaction as mission to track down killer begins

Grieving Holly McConnellogue says brave Sean, who was gunned down in the Lebanon while on a UN peacekeeping mission, was doing a second stint in the war-torn Middle Eastern country so that he could save for their wedding day.

Irish Mirror · Dec 17, 2022

Bathily Accuses Libyan Leaders of ‘Holding Entire Country Hostage’

The UN Special Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, expressed on Friday displeasure at the intractable differences between the Libyan political leaders, accusing them of “holding an entire country hostage.” The UN envoy also said the Security Council and its individual member states need to apply pressure on the country’s political…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022

2 Peacekeepers Killed, 4 Wounded in Mali Attack

Two UN peacekeepers from Nigeria were killed and four others wounded in an attack Friday on a peace patrol in the town of Timbuktu in northern Mali, the United Nations said. The UN Security Council said a member of Mali's security forces was also killed in the attack. UN spokesman…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022

Musk Says Will Restore Suspended Twitter Accounts of Journalists

Elon Musk said late Friday he would reinstate the Twitter accounts of several journalists that were suspended after he accused them of endangering his family. "The people have spoken. Accounts who doxxed my location will have their suspension lifted now," the Twitter owner tweeted. Musk carried out a Twitter poll…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022

UN postpones decision on ambassadors from Myanmar, Taliban, Libya

UN recognising ambassadors from Myanmar’s military, the Taliban, and Libya’s east would be seen a conferring legitimacy.

Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2022

Death toll after Congo capital floods rises to 169, U.N. says

The death toll after heavy flooding in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa this week has risen to 169, the United Nations' humanitarian office (OCHA) said on Friday, citing authorities.

Reuters · Dec 16, 2022

U.N. Libya envoy warns political sides over stalemate

The United Nations Envoy to Libya said alternative mechanisms might have to be used if rival sides cannot find a solution to the country's political crisis.

Reuters · Dec 16, 2022

U.N. shelves bid by Afghan Taliban, Myanmar junta for representation

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday approved postponing - for the second time - a decision on whether the Afghan Taliban administration and the Myanmar junta can send a United Nations ambassador to New York.

Reuters · Dec 16, 2022