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LUANDA, Angola — European leaders descended on Luanda this week for the EU-African Union summit with a clear, urgent goal: secure access to Africa’s critical minerals and shore up fragile supply chains as global geopolitical tensions rise. "Africa and Europe are partners of choice, bound by common interests and priorities and shared values," EU Council President António Costa wrote on social media as the summit began. "In a turbulent world, our commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future — and to…

EU warship seizes suspected pirate ‘mother ship’ off Somalia after tanker hijack; 24 crew freed unharmed A 30-hour standoff ends without casualties in the Western Indian Ocean European naval forces have captured an Iranian-flagged dhow believed to have served as a pirate “mother ship” in the hijacking of the oil products tanker Hellas Aphrodite, bringing a tense 30-hour standoff to a close and freeing all 24 crew members unharmed, officials said. Operation Atalanta, the European Union’s counter-piracy mission, said the dhow…

Somalia’s arrest of a European national exposes how diaspora, weak states and new tech collide in human trafficking MOGADISHU — Somali authorities this month detained a European national of Somali origin in an operation that underscores how transnational trafficking networks exploit fractured governance, diasporic ties and young people’s drive to leave. The arrest — flagged after travel documents showed irregularities during screening — was swiftly handed to the Criminal Investigations Department, officials said, and it has…

Trump says European leaders will visit US as Kyiv reels from what Ukraine calls the largest air strike of the war WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told reporters he expects individual European leaders to travel to the United States “on Monday or Tuesday” to discuss resolving the Russia-Ukraine war — a claim that came as Ukrainian officials described a massive drone-and-missile barrage across large parts of the country and pleaded for a robust U.S. response. “Certain European leaders are coming over to our country on…

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have taken a decisive step to impose targeted sanctions on what’s often referred to as Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers. This fleet has enabled Moscow to continue exporting significant volumes of crude oil and petroleum products, effectively sidestepping the sanctions imposed by the EU, G7, and various international bodies. A growing chorus of concern has emerged regarding these aging, uninsured tankers, with fears that they could trigger ecological disasters, particularly…

The dawn in Europe brought with it surprising headlines: Donald Trump, the former leader of the United States, seemed set for what could be an unprecedented second chapter in his presidency. This news reverberated across the continent with allies and fellow right-wing leaders offering their congratulations. “Here's to the largest political comeback ever seen across the pond!” exclaimed Hungary’s flamboyant leader Viktor Orbán. He took to social media to shout out President @realDonaldTrump’s incredible win. “The world…

Michael McGrath, Ireland's candidate for the European Commission, has received confirmation after a three-hour grilling during a hearing earlier today, as reported by RTÉ News. The backing for his nomination as the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law comes from most of the major political groups, with only the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations and the Patriots group withholding their support. This endorsement grants McGrath a solid two-thirds majority from the key committee coordinators. In…

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AX) — While many Premier League supporters might not yet be familiar with the name Taha Ali, that is poised to change rapidly. The 26-year-old winger, whose heritage is Somali-Swedish, has electrified the field, significantly contributing to Malmö FF's championship aspirations. His remarkable skills have attracted attention from numerous European clubs, with Brighton leading the pursuit. Observers liken his dazzling footwork and impactful play to that of Riyad Mahrez. Ali made a substantial impact in…

This Saturday, Georgians will participate in a pivotal election that pits a coalition of pro-Western opposition parties against the ruling party, which has been accused of eroding democratic principles and leaning towards Russia. Brussels has underscored the importance of the October 26th election, emphasizing it as a critical moment for Georgia's emerging democracy and its enduring ambition to join the European Union. Current opinion surveys suggest that opposition parties might secure sufficient votes to form a coalition…

Leaders from nine Mediterranean countries have united in their plea to halt the ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon. In a recent statement, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, labeling them as "unacceptable." This sentiment was mirrored by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. These three nations contribute approximately 2,000 troops to the UNIFIL mission, which reported that Israeli tank fire resulted in injuries…