Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin

Kremlin made the statement in response to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali.

US to lift Eritrea sanctions as Red Sea tensions reshape alliances, document says

The US is set to remove sanctions against Eritrea, according to an internal US government document seen by Reuters.

Kenya to allow lower quality fuel to address shortage, government says

Kenya will waive its fuel quality rules, the government announced on Thursday, in an emergency measure to keep supplies running amid shortages caused by the Middle East war.