MAURITIUS SUSPENDS DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH MALDIVES OVER CHAGOS ISLANDS ROW. (PHOTO)

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 Mauritius suspends diplomatic ties with Maldives over Chagos Islands row Mauritius has suspended diplomatic relations with the Maldives in a move it attributed to the Maldivian government's non-recognition of Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Islands. The decision follows Maldives' stand that "it no longer recognizes the sovereignty of the Republic of Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago, its territorial integrity and is now objecting to the Agreement between Mauritius and the United Kingdom," according to a statement by the foreign affairs ministry. The decision "reflects the commitment of Mauritius to safeguard its national interest and uphold the principles of sovereignty and respect to the United Nations Charter, international law, peace and stability in the region," read the statement issued after a Cabinet meeting late on Friday, Anadolu Agency reported. The UK and Mauritius signed last year an agreement to settle the future of the contested Chag...

AFRICAN UNION CALLS FOR 'URGENT DE-ESCALATION' AFTER US, ISRAEL LAUNCH ATTACK ON IRAN. (PHOTO).


 African Union calls for 'urgent de-escalation' after US, Israel launch attack on Iran


The African Union urged cooler heads to prevail on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, warning that conflict could risk harming people on the continent.


The pan-African body's head, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf called "for restraint, urgent de-escalation and sustained dialogue".


"Further escalation risks worsening global instability, with serious implications for energy markets, food security, and economic resilience -- particularly in Africa, where conflict and economic pressures remain acute."


The strikes come amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme amid talks with the United States.


Witnesses reported a powerful explosion in Iran’s capital, Tehran, with thick smoke rising, while the Iranian government has yet to comment, Reuters news agency reports.


Explosions also heard in Isfahan, Qom, Karaj and Kermanshah, according to Fars News Agency.

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