23 killed in multiple attacks by gunmen in central Nigeria, says Red Cross
Multiple attacks by gunmen in central Nigeria's Benue State left 23 people dead, a Red Cross official said Sunday, as the region continues to see violence linked to land use and ethnic or religious tensions.
https://www.france24.com/en/af....rica/20250512-23-kil
Albanians head to the polls in election set to test EU ambitions
In a closely monitored president election set to test the country's path to EU citizenship, Albanians cast their ballots Sunday to elect either three-time Prime Minister Edi Rama or far-right opposition leader Sali Berisha to take on Albania's economic challenges and political corruption.
https://www.france24.com/en/eu....rope/20250512-albani
Hamas says will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander held in Gaza
Hamas announced Sunday it will release Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage in Gaza, as part of broader efforts to reach a ceasefire and resume humanitarian aid. The announcement comes just days before US President Donald Trump begins a tour of the Middle East.
https://www.france24.com/en/li....ve-news/20250511-%F0
Israel urges evacuation of Yemen ports after strikes target Houthi strongholds
Israel's military on Sunday called on civilians to evacuate three Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen – Ras Issa, Hodeida, and Salif – following recent airstrikes in response to missile attacks, including one that hit Israel’s main airport. The warning comes amid escalating tensions with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have vowed to continue targeting Israel.
https://www.france24.com/en/mi....ddle-east/20250511-i
Hamas says Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander will be released
Hamas said Sunday it will release Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American hostage in Gaza, as part of wider efforts to reach a ceasefire. "It turns out that the United States has been holding direct talks with the terror group, with Hamas, at least for a few days, trying to get this 'gesture' ... ahead of Donald Trump's visit to the region", FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky said, adding that Trump's visit does not include Israel.
https://www.france24.com/en/vi....deo/20250511-hamas-s
