France will end its military presence in Niger as a result of the coup that removed the democratically elected president. The announcement was a significant. If expected, blow to France’s policy in Africa, with French troops having had to pull out of neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso in recent years after coups there.
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Israel officially declared a state of war on Hamas
Israel officially declared a state of war after Hamas launched 5,000 rockets and ground attacks on Saturday, October 17, 2023. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas would suffer unprecedented consequences.
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King Charles commended the people of Ukraine
Britain’s King Charles has commended the people of Ukraine for showing truly remarkable courage and resilience in the face of such human tragedy, in a message marking 12 months of conflict in the country. The King added that it was heartening to see the UK and its allies doing everything possible to help at this most difficult time. King Charles reaffirmed his support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he met at Buckingham Palace earlier this month, and expressed his personal support for the people of Ukraine.
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UN Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire in Hamas-Israel War
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday october 18th 2023 called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Hamas-Israel war in Gaza. Guterres called on Hamas to carry out an immediate and unconditional release of hostages.
