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Thirty-seven Suspected Terrorists Arrested in East Africa – Interpol
Thirty-seven suspected terrorists, including suspected members of Islamic State, have been arrested across east Africa over the last two months, the global police body Interpol said on Monday.
Interpol, which is headquartered in France,…
DR Congo: M23 Rebels Claim Seizure Of Goma
Rebels of the M23 movement say they have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east.
Residents shared videos of M23 rebels patrolling Goma's main streets following a lightning advance against the…
Congo severs ties with Rwanda as conflict escalates
Congo has severed all diplomatic ties with Rwanda and South Africa said that nine of its peacekeepers had been killed amid a surge in fighting with Rwanda-backed rebels in mineral-rich eastern Congo.
The three-year M23 insurgency in…
WHO urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare
The head of the World Health Organization has called for an end to attacks on healthcare workers and facilities in Sudan after a drone attack on a hospital in Sudan's North Darfur region killed more than 70 people and wounded dozens.
"As…
South African party declares dispute with government
South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) party declared itself in dispute with the Government of National Unity (GNU), accusing it of failing to consult its coalition partners on bills relating to health and land expropriation.
The DA,…
DR Congo: Fighting intensifies following governor’s death
Military personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo stepped up patrols in the government stronghold of Goma on Friday, as Rwanda-backed rebels encircled the city.
Residents described the spread of panic as M23 rebels took control…
Clashes In DR Congo kill Three South African Soldiers
Three South African soldiers were killed and at least 14 others were injured during fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday, the South African National Defence Union (SANDU) confirmed in a statement on Saturday.…
DR Congo Military Steps Up Patrols In Goma
Military personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo stepped up patrols in the government stronghold of Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels encircled the city.
Residents described the spread of panic as M23 rebels took control of Sake, a…
Sudan’s Army, RSF Trade Blame On Refinery Fire
A fire has destroyed a large oil refinery about 71 kilometres north of Khartoum, and it has sparked a blame game between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF Both sides accuse each other of starting the…
President Ramaphosa Signs Land Seizure Law
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill allowing land seizures by the state without compensation - a move that has put him at odds with some members of his government.
Black people only own a small fraction of…