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Turkish president travels to Ethiopia on official visit

Turkish president travels to Ethiopia on official visit

Erdogan departs Istanbul for Addis Ababa, where bilateral meetings, agreement signings, and joint press conference are scheduled

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Ethiopia’s premier says ‘no expansionist intentions’ in pursuit of sea access
16.02.2026

Ethiopia’s premier says ‘no expansionist intentions’ in pursuit of sea access

Abiy Ahmed calls sea access 'vital existential necessity,' saying Nile development will not reduce others’ share

3 killed, 7 injured in RSF drone strike at hospital in Sudan’s Sennar state
16.02.2026

3 killed, 7 injured in RSF drone strike at hospital in Sudan’s Sennar state

Rapid Support Forces carried out drone attack at Al-Mazmoum Hospital in southeastern Sennar state, reports Sudan Doctors Network

Ghana’s president urges African Union states to back resolution recognizing injustices of transatlantic slave trade
16.02.2026

Ghana’s president urges African Union states to back resolution recognizing injustices of transatlantic slave trade

Move would formally acknowledge historical crimes and advance dialogue on reparatory justice, says John Mahama

Armed attackers kill 6 in northern Nigeria
16.02.2026

Armed attackers kill 6 in northern Nigeria

Gangs attack villages in Borgu area of Niger state

Niger’s president arrives in Algeria amid signs of easing tensions
15.02.2026

Niger’s president arrives in Algeria amid signs of easing tensions

Visit follows restoration of diplomatic representation after more than 10 months of strain between Algiers and Niamey