Chad and Senegal hit back at comments made by President Macron claiming that African countries in the Sahel had “forgotten to say thank you” to France for helping to combat jihadist insurgencies. Both countries have demanded in recent months the withdrawal of French troops from their territories as France’s military presence in West Africa continues to wane.
Chad FM accuses Macron of ‘contemptuous attitude towards Africa’
Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal amid ongoing tensions
US President Donald Trump has dismissed an Iranian ceasefire proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources. Trump reportedly doubts Iran’s commitment
Plane crash in Democratic Republic of the Congo claims 14 lives
A Congolese army plane crashed in Kenge, Kwango province, on Friday, killing at least 14 people, including senior military officials and civilians. The aircraft lost