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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, a rebel leader confirmed on Friday. The advance follows the…

Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader, appeared in court looking weak, according to his supporters, after one of his lawyers described him as "critically ill." At 68, Besigye has been a significant challenger to President…

The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Bruno Lemarquis, expressed significant concern regarding the U.S. administration's decision to suspend foreign aid. Lemarquis, stated that this…

The reopening of schools in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, this Monday lacked its usual atmosphere, with many schools remaining eerily empty. While a handful of students attempted to return to class, the majority stayed home,…

Ethiopia is in the final stages of negotiations with its creditors to restructure its sovereign debt, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide announced on Sunday. Speaking at a joint press conference in Addis Ababa with International Monetary Fund,…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has made a renewed appeal for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), emphasizing the urgent need for dialogue and humanitarian support in Goma. His call comes ahead of…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has called for witnesses regarding the violence in Goma and surrounding areas. At least 2,000 bodies have been buried, and 900 more are in morgues and hospitals. Some bodies still…

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, held talks in Ankara with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Their meeting was the first since the former rebel leader led the opposition offensive that last month toppled Syria’s former…

In 2025, Saudi Arabia will implement enhanced health protocols for Umrah pilgrims, mandating vaccinations to protect public health and safety for millions of attendees. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority has announced that pilgrims must be…

South African leaders have agreed to maintain peacekeeping forces in eastern DR Congo after Rwanda-backed rebels seized the regional hub. The decision was made at an extraordinary meeting of the Southern African Development Community…