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Zelensky, who later traveled to Brussels to meet Nato officials, said Ukraine would submit its updated plan to the US on Tuesday. He told reporters that the “most certainly anti-Ukrainian points have been removed” from the previous draft, but admitted that concerns over giving up territory persist and a compromise “has not yet been found there.”
GSF Commander Godfrey Otunge welcomed the new officers, noting their deployment comes at a crucial period and will help reinforce and accelerate progress made in countering gang activities. Boinett added that the incoming personnel had undergone intensive training and are dedicated to respecting international human rights standards and adhering to strict operational conduct.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu visited Papiri last week and met Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna and his delegation, assuring them that the children would soon be returned safely. Despite the latest rescue, about 153 students and 12 staff members are still being held by the kidnappers.
Humanitarian and rights organisations have pointed fingers at Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), describing the attacks as "a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians, especially children, and vital civilian infrastructure."
The West African regional organisation Ecowas has deployed troops from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Ivory Coast to safeguard key sites and prevent further unrest. With a recent string of coups across the region, Ecowas has signaled a stronger commitment to defending elected governments.
The quake triggered tsunami warnings that have since been lifted, although waves measuring up to 70cm (27in) were reported. In its aftermath, several train services were suspended, and approximately 2,700 homes lost power. Authorities have cautioned residents that stronger aftershocks could occur in the coming days, urging vigilance for at least a week, local media reported.
Initial reports led to the issuance of tsunami warnings, which were later lifted, though waves of up to 70 centimeters were observed along parts of the coastline. Local television stations broadcast urgent alerts such as “Tsunami! Run!” to ensure residents were aware and could move to safer locations.
Uganda’s Electoral Commission condemned violence at Robert Kyagulanyi’s Gulu rally, ordered a police investigation, and urged all political actors and security agencies to uphold peaceful, lawful campaigns nationwide.
Government spokesperson Mussa Azzan Zungu, speaking on Monday, said the instruction is meant to allow the country to mark the day while maintaining public order.
At an event in Washington DC on Sunday, he said Netflix has a "big market share" and the firms' combined size "could be a problem".
Zelensky will attend the talks in Downing Street alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
He also stated that he still believes a negotiated solution is possible to address the trade deficit between the world’s second-largest economy and the European Union (EU).