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Senegal's new leader, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has called for a "rethought" relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel. Faye, who was inaugurated as president on April 2, was elected on pledges of radical reform and promises to restore national "sovereignty" over key industries. Speaking at a joint press conference…

Twelve militants have been killed in the southern Philippines during a gun battle with security forces that left seven soldiers wounded, the army said in a statement. The firefight happened Monday in Maguindanao del Sur province on Mindanao island, a haven for multiple armed groups ranging from communist insurgents to Islamist militants. The Philippine Army…

The China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) in Nigeria, says no Nigerian has been subjected to discrimination or denied access to the Chinese supermarket. The supermarket is located within the premises of the Royal Choice Estate, Airport Road, Abuja. The Secretary of China Chamber of Commerce, Mr Cui Guangzheng, said this in a statement in…

Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew onboard, the country's rescue agency said. "The two helicopters collided during flight training. All 10 victims on board have been confirmed dead by the medical officers," Suhaimy Mohamad Suhail, senior operations commander from the fire and rescue department…

President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries to conscientiously tackle poverty, inequality and social injustice as root causes of terrorism. He equally canvassed the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre...