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FLN Wins 91 Seats in Algeria Parliamentary Election

18/07/2026 - 22:45:38
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Algiers (Diplomat.so) – Algeria's Constitutional Court on Saturday, July 18, announced the final results of the July 2 National People's Assembly election, confirming limited seat reallocations after reviewing hundreds of electoral appeals and validating the overall national turnout.

Seven US Aid Workers Under Ebola Quarantine in Kenya

18/07/2026 - 22:30:40
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Guled Abdi
Nairobi (Diplomat.so) – The United States Department of State confirmed that seven American aid workers who recently responded to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were placed under a 21-day quarantine at Kenya's Laikipia Air Base on Friday as a precautionary measure,…

Uganda Suspends School Trips After Bus Crash Kills 24

18/07/2026 - 18:48:16
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Kapchorwa (Diplomat.so) – Uganda Police Force confirmed that 24 people, including 23 schoolchildren and one adult, died after a school bus crashed near Kapchorwa in eastern Uganda on Thursday, July 17, prompting authorities to suspend all school field trips nationwide pending a safety review.
Health workers arrive at a treatment center to conduct disinfection drills in Rwampara, Democratic Republic of the Congo, May 21, 2026. / CFP

Ebola Outbreak Disrupts US-DR Congo Critical Minerals Partnership

18/07/2026 - 18:30:05
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Kinshasa (Diplomat.so) – The United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have postponed key discussions on their strategic critical minerals partnership after a worsening Ebola outbreak disrupted international travel, delayed official meetings, and complicated investment missions linked…

South Africa Arrests 69 After Eastern Cape Protest

18/07/2026 - 17:28:57
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Pretoria (Diplomat.so) – South African Police Service officers arrested 69 people after an anti-immigrant protest turned violent in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, on Friday, July 17, leaving at least 23 foreign-owned tuck shops looted and prompting an expanded security operation.

South Africa probes arrests after nationwide protests

01/07/2026 - 19:04:36
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Durban (Diplomat.so) - South African Police Service (SAPS), in coordination with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS), confirmed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, that arrests were made following nationwide anti-migrant protests held on Tuesday, June 30, across Durban, Johannesburg,…

Iran FM discusses with Iraqi counterpart on Hormuz, Lebanon issues

28/06/2026 - 23:48:15
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Baghdad (Diplomat.so) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad on Sunday, June 28, to discuss maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, US–Iran understandings, and escalating regional tensions involving Lebanon.

China expels 13 lawmakers, including 6 generals

28/06/2026 - 08:43:32
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Jalajed Aden
Beijing (Diplomat.so) – National People's Congress Standing Committee of China expelled 13 members, including six senior generals, in Beijing on Saturday, 27 June, as part of an expanded anti-corruption campaign under President Xi Jinping.
Rescue workers and residents sift through rubble in La Guaira, Venezuela, after powerful earthquakes left widespread destruction and thousands of casualties.

Venezuela Quake Death Toll Hits 1,430, Officials Say

28/06/2026 - 07:40:01
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Caracas (Diplomat.so) - Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez reported on Saturday that the death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1,430, as nationwide search and rescue operations continue amid widespread destruction.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun

Lebanon urges US to back Israel deal enforcement

28/06/2026 - 07:18:44
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Beirut (Diplomat.so) – The Lebanese presidency said Saturday, June 27, that President Joseph Aoun told US President Donald Trump in a phone call that Washington should help prevent violations of the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement and ensure compliance with obligations.
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps naval vessel launches missiles and explosive-laden drones during a reported military operation. (Archived photo)

Iran Targets U.S. Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain

28/06/2026 - 06:12:32
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its naval forces launched a coordinated missile and drone operation against U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain early Sunday, June 28, in response to what it described as recent American attacks on Iranian territory.
U.S. President Donald Trump receives Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during an official visit in Washington, D.C. (File photo / Archive).

Trump Notifies Congress on $700M Türkiye Jet Engine Deal

26/06/2026 - 03:45:34
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has formally notified the United States Congress on Thursday, June 25, of its intention to approve a foreign military sale exceeding $700 million for fighter jet engines to Türkiye, according to congressional records…
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails in the Arabian Sea. Two aircraft carriers continue to operate in the Middle East as U.S. forces remain present and vigilant.

Unknown Projectile Damages Vessel Off Oman Coast

25/06/2026 - 21:58:49
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Hared Abdalla
London (Diplomat.so) – UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed on Thursday, June 25, that a commercial cargo vessel operating 7.5 nautical miles southeast of Dhahit, Oman, was struck by an unidentified projectile, damaging its starboard side and bridge structure during transit through the Strait…
Marco Rubio

US warns fees on Strait of Hormuz could disrupt trade

25/06/2026 - 21:21:00
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Manama (Diplomat.so) - U.S. Department of State Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday, June 25, in Manama, Bahrain, that Gulf states unanimously oppose any taxes or fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, warning such measures could disrupt global shipping.
A family stands across a US military vehicle parked on the outskirts of Rumaylan in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province. (AFP)

US Court Backs End of Haiti, Syria TPS Protections

25/06/2026 - 20:53:20
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Amin Guled
Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, June 25, that the Trump administration may move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitian nationals and approximately 6,100 Syrians, removing a key legal barrier to the administration's…

Kenya Police Arrest 355 During Gen Z Anniversary Protests

25/06/2026 - 20:30:38
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Guled Abdi
Nairobi (Diplomat.so) – The National Police Service of Kenya said 355 people were arrested across the country on Thursday, 25 June, during demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z anti-Finance Bill protests, as security agencies reported that operations were conducted to maintain…
Nairobi is largely deserted, with heavy police presence across major roads and intersections as security forces maintain tight control following nationwide Gen Z protest-related unrest.

Kenya Security Forces Block Nairobi Ahead of Protests

25/06/2026 - 15:54:06
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Guled Abdi
Nairobi (Diplomat.so) - Kenya Police Service blocked major roads into central Nairobi on Thursday, June 25, deploying riot units as Gen Z-led protests marking the 2024 anti-tax movement anniversary spread nationwide. Security forces sealed highways with checkpoints, leaving the central business district…
Edgar Lungu, Former President of Zambia.

Zambia Drops Appeal in Lungu Burial Case in South Africa

23/06/2026 - 23:14:31
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Guled Abdi
Bloemfontein (Diplomat.so) – Zambia's government confirmed on Tuesday, June 23, in Bloemfontein, South Africa, that it will not appeal a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling in favor of former President Edgar Lungu's family over custody of his remains.