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France and Germany to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say
BERLIN/PARIS, March 17 (Reuters) – Leaders of France and Germany will discuss the crisis-hit FCAS fighter programme on the sidelines of a European Union summit on Wednesday, two people familiar […]
Peru’s prime minister resigns weeks before elections
LIMA, March 17 (Reuters) – Peruvian Prime Minister Denisse Miralles has resigned, the president’s office said on Tuesday, just weeks ahead of general elections scheduled for April 12. Read full […]
Ethiopia’s financial system achieves “remarkable growth” despite global challenges: central bank
ADDIS ABABA, March 17 (Xinhua) — National Bank of Ethiopia said Tuesday that Ethiopia’s financial system remained stable and recorded “remarkable growth” during the 2024/2025 fiscal year despite a challenging […]
Uganda reintroduces rhinos to Kidepo valley after 40 years
KAMPALA, March 17 (Xinhua) — Uganda on Tuesday launched a phased relocation of southern white rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park in the country’s northeast, marking their return more than […]
Remittances to Kyrgyzstan in January exceed 220 mln USD
BISHKEK, March 17 (Xinhua) — Remittances to Kyrgyzstan from abroad reached 220.3 million U.S. dollars in January 2026, the country’s National Bank said Tuesday. Read full story Date: 18 March, […]
Ghana records 6-pct economic growth in 2025
ACCRA, March 17 (Xinhua) — Ghana’s economy recorded a 6-percent growth rate in 2025, up from 5.8 percent in 2024, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) […]
Ukraine accepts EU offer to help restore Druzhba pipeline, repairs to take time
BRUSSELS, March 17 (Reuters) – Ukraine accepted the European Union’s offer of technical support and funding to restore oil flows through the damaged Druzhba pipeline on Tuesday but also signalled […]
Belgium orders ex-diplomat to stand trial for 1961 murder of Congo’s Lumumba
BRUSSELS, March 17 (Reuters) – A Brussels court on Tuesday ordered a former high-profile Belgian diplomat to stand trial over the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of […]
Colombia’s Petro says bombings on Ecuador border left 27 charred bodies
March 17 (Reuters) – Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday that bombings which took place on the border with Ecuador have left 27 charred bodies, as his Ecuadorean counterpart, […]
Inside the Ukrainian interceptor drones wanted around the Gulf
March 17 (Reuters) – Streaking across the sky with a terrifying wail, a Ukrainian-made quadrocopter swerves with unlikely agility for a device resembling a winged lava lamp. Read full story […]