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Sudan Army Chief Visits Khartoum Headquarters
Sudanese army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visited its strategic headquarters in central Khartoum on Sunday in his first appearance there since government forces claimed to have broken a months-long siege by the paramilitary Rapid…
France Condemns Rwanda’s Action in Democratic Republic of Congo
France expresses its solidarity regarding the Democratic Republic of Congo and condemns actions by Rwanda in the country. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday.
"France strongly condemns the offensive led by the M23,…
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…
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…
Haitian Gangs threaten to seize control of capital-UN Chief
Gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to a complete breakdown of government authority without additional international support for the beleaguered national police, the United Nations chief warned.…
Britain, Egypt foreign ministers discuss trade, irregular migration
British foreign minister, David Lammy, held talks in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty.
The discussions took place ahead of the second gathering of the Egyptian-British Participation Council which aims to boost economic…