Francophone summit opens in Cambodia amid Rwanda-DR Congo rift
Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda clash over who should lead the organisation of French-speaking nations.

Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda clash over who should lead the organisation of French-speaking nations.





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Countries along NATO’s eastern flank growing increasingly concerned about the risk of escalation of the war in Ukraine.
Emergency teams are searching for 7 missing crew after two chemical tankers were attacked in the Black Sea.
Romanian president says NATO to hold a summit to discuss increasing drone attacks on shipping in the Black Sea.
Rescuers halt operation off the coast after finding no survivors.
The latest suspected incursion on NATO’s eastern flank increases fears that the war in Ukraine threatens to spill over.

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Siegfried Muresan’s loss of the confidence motion increases the prospect for snap elections.
US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.
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