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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, who headed Syria's high-level delegation in talks with Israeli representatives in Jordan under U.S. mediation.

Syria, Israel Agree on Trilateral Security Committee

24/08/2026 - 01:17:47
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Amman (Diplomat.so) - Syria's Foreign Ministry** said Sunday, August 23, that a high-level Syrian delegation met Israeli representatives in Jordan under U.S. mediation to reduce escalating regional tensions.

Eight Arab, Muslim States Reject Israel's E1 Plan

21/08/2026 - 22:24:40
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Dubai (Diplomat.so) - The foreign ministers of eight Arab and Muslim countries on Friday, August 21, rejected Israel's E1 settlement plan east of occupied East Jerusalem and demanded an immediate halt to settlement expansion.

Trump Threatens Sweeping Economic Pressure on Iran

20/08/2026 - 13:37:36
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The White House on Wednesday escalated economic pressure on Iran as President Donald Trump threatened sweeping penalties against foreign entities supporting Tehran in Washington on August 19, amid war.

South Africa Police Hunt 13 After Durban Cash Van Attack

18/07/2026 - 21:40:14
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Durban (Diplomat.so) – South African Police Service officers launched an investigation after 13 armed suspects ambushed a cash-in-transit vehicle on the N3 westbound near the Sherwood off-ramp in Durban on Saturday, July 18, disarming security guards, detonating the vehicle, and escaping with an undisclosed…

IDF Destroys 200m Hezbollah Tunnel in Majdal Zoun

29/06/2026 - 03:02:43
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) - Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson's Unit confirmed on late Sunday evening, June 28, that troops destroyed a fortified underground Hezbollah tunnel network in Majdal Zoun, southern Lebanon, during a coordinated overnight engineering operation.
Israeli police secure the scene after deadly car explosions and shootings in central Israel that killed five people.

Car Blasts, Shootings Kill 5 in Central Israel

28/06/2026 - 22:41:10
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) - Israeli Police reported on Sunday, 28 June, that five people were killed and several injured in explosions and shootings across central Israel, including Jaffa and Holon. The incidents occurred in a series of violent episodes spanning multiple cities, with authorities launching…
Flames and smoke rise following reported Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon amid escalating cross-border tensions.

Hezbollah Says 2 Killed in Israeli Strike on Beit Yahun

26/06/2026 - 01:16:50
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Beirut (Diplomat.so) – Israeli forces conducted airstrikes on Beit Yahun in southern Lebanon and artillery fire between Beit Yahun and Braachit on Thursday, 26 June, amid escalating cross-border tensions involving Hezbollah and Israeli military units.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Israel to Stay in South Lebanon as Needed

25/06/2026 - 22:19:39
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday, June 25, that Israeli forces will continue to maintain a presence in southern Lebanon and will not withdraw from areas they control as long as security conditions require, amid ongoing regional tensions involving…
Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service of Kenya, Douglas Kanja, conducts a security assessment in Nairobi and Kitengela as part of ongoing operational oversight and coordination of policing activities.

Kenya Police Recover Cows in Siaya, Phones in Kisii

25/06/2026 - 16:35:38
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Nairobi (Diplomat.so) – The Kenyan Police Service on Thursday, 25 June, recovered two cows suspected of theft in Siaya County and seized multiple mobile phones in a separate intelligence-led raid in Kisii Central, marking coordinated anti-theft operations across western Kenya.
Relatives of Vanisa Anifa, a 6-month-old orphaned girl who died of Ebola, attend her burial, in Bunia, Congo, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)

DRC Ebola cases top 1,000, UNICEF warns on children

23/06/2026 - 22:26:29
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Bunia (Diplomat.so) - UNICEF and United Nations partner agencies on Monday, June 22, warned that Ebola response teams and safe burial units in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing escalating mistrust, insecurity, and operational resistance as they work to contain an outbreak that has…
Smoke rises from southern Lebanon following an Israeli airstrike; emergency crews moved into the area shortly after impact to assess damage and begin response operations.

Israel strikes kill 7 in Lebanon's Bekaa and Tyre

21/06/2026 - 05:50:46
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Beirut (Diplomat.so) - Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed on Saturday, June 20, that Israeli airstrikes killed seven people across eastern and southern Lebanon, including a child and woman, according to officials said.
US Vice President JD Vance.

US-Iran memo outlines 60-day deal framework

18/06/2026 - 19:41:39
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The White House submitted to the US Congress on Thursday the full text of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, following reporting by Reuters, outlining an immediate cessation of military operations, a 60-day negotiation period, and phased…
A small vehicle believed to have been used by suspected attackers remains abandoned near the airport area following the reported incident in Niamey, as security forces continue operations and secure the perimeter.

Niger Forces Secure Niamey Airport After Gunfire

18/06/2026 - 14:01:31
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Niamey (Diplomat.so) - Nigerien security forces deployed heavily around Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey on Thursday, June 18, after residents reported sustained gunfire and explosions near the facility's main gate for nearly an hour beginning around 6:00 a.m. local time.
Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.

Equatorial Guinea govt resigns after 10% target failure

17/06/2026 - 22:45:56
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Malabo (Diplomat.so) - Government of Equatorial Guinea resigned on Tuesday, 17 June, after the prime minister submitted the collective resignation of ministers over failure to meet key performance targets, Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue said.

US Unveils Libya Transition Plan for Single Government

17/06/2026 - 21:32:02
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - Massad Fares Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs and Senior Advisor for Africa at the U.S. Department of State, said on Wednesday, June 17, that the United States is advancing efforts to establish a power-sharing agreement…
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye.

AU Calls for Stronger Cross-Border Ebola Action

17/06/2026 - 17:50:26
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Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - The African Union on Tuesday, June 16, convened a high-level virtual meeting chaired by Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, bringing together African leaders, international partners, United Nations agencies, and regional organizations to strengthen the continent's…
Farmers in rural Malawi transport freshly harvested maize to a local market as the country records an improved 2025/26 harvest, though national production still falls short of annual demand amid ongoing food security concerns.

Malawi Faces Ongoing Maize Shortfall Despite Recovery

17/06/2026 - 15:54:12
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Lilongwe (Diplomat.so) - Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) said in its May–September 2026 Key Message Update released on June 9, that Malawi's 2025/26 maize season shows average national production driven by favourable rainfall conditions across key farming districts.
Iran Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabadi outlines 60-day Iran–US talks on sanctions relief and asset unfreezing.

Iran Deputy FM Details Iran–US Negotiation Framework

15/06/2026 - 02:35:32
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Monday, June 15, that Iran and the United States of America are preparing a 60-day negotiation process focused on sanctions relief, reconstruction arrangements, and mechanisms to monitor mutual compliance under a developing…
Ebola response teams in full protective gear manage screening and isolation operations at a treatment facility in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo during an active outbreak.

DRC Ebola Cases Reach 676, 136 Deaths Confirmed

14/06/2026 - 13:55:30
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Kinshasa (Diplomat.so) – Democratic Republic of Congo Ministry of Health on Sunday reported continued investigation into the Ebola outbreak in eastern Ituri Province, focusing on suspected funeral-linked transmission and cross-border spread involving Uganda.