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African Leaders Call For 'Immediate Ceasefire' At DRC Summit

A summit of African leaders meeting to address the crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday called for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" within five days.

International Business Times

Mother's Hunger Strike For Son's Release From Egyptian Prison

Laila Soueif's hunger strike in London for her imprisoned son in Egypt highlights the plight of political prisoners under el-Sissi's regime.

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‘We make the most of every minute’: relief and resolve at Gaza’s few reopened restaurants

Palestinians find moment of respite in going out to dinner or relaxing in cafes as devastated territory seeks to rebuild

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A family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land

Thousands of families have been displaced by violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels last month seized the key city of Goma in a blitz offensive in the mineral-rich region

The Independent UK

Rwandan And Congolese Leaders To Meet Over Eastern DRC Conflict

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame was due to meet his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi in Tanzania on Saturday as regional leaders convene in a bid to defuse the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo.

International Business Times

DR Congo Conflict Advances As UN Warns Of Regional Escalation

The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group was threatening another key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, as the United Nations top rights body said it would launch an investigation into alleged violations and abuses during the deadly clashes gripping the African nation.

International Business Times

A mother pleads for Britain’s help in freeing son from Egyptian prison, one day of hunger at a time

Laila Soueif is a mathematician, a university professor, a political activist

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Sudanese army says it is close to retaking Khartoum from paramilitaries

Army making rapid advances across the country and closing in on RSF-held Republican Palace in capital

The Guardian - UK

UN rights body holds urgent session on violence in eastern Congo as Rwanda-backed rebels advance

The U.N.’s top human rights body is holding an urgent session on spiralling violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels recently captured a major city

The Independent UK

UN Warns Worst May Be Yet To Come If East DRC Violence Spreads

The United Nations warned Friday that the worst may be yet to come if the violence engulfing the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo spreads throughout the wider region.

International Business Times

Regional leaders gather in Tanzania for high-stakes summit on DRC crisis

A joint summit between the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community will take place today and Saturday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi, are both expected to attend.

Radio France Internationale

DRC conflict: talks have failed to bring peace. Is it time to try sanctions?

The crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) escalated at the end of January 2025 when Goma, the capital of the province of North Kivu, fell to Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.

The Conversation

Ebola Outbreak In Uganda: CDC Warns Travelers Of Deadly Virus That Has No Approved Vaccines Or Treatment

The CDC raised the alert to Level 2, urging travelers to "Practice Enhanced Precautions," against the deadly infection.

Medical Daily

Rwandan troops ‘dying in large numbers in DRC’, despite official denials of role

Exclusive: Sources say thousands of RDF killed supporting M23 rebels in eastern Congo, intensifying pressure on Kigali

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Rebels are continuing their march in eastern Congo – what is their long-term goal?

In late January, a rebel group that has long caused mayhem in the sprawling African nation of Democratic Republic of Congo took control of Goma, a major city of about 2 million people on the border with Rwanda in the country’s east.

The Independent UK

New contingent of Kenyan police joins UN-backed mission to fight gangs in Haiti

A fourth contingent of Kenyan police have arrived in Haiti to help repel violent gangs as officials brushed off concerns of a halt in some U.S. funding to the U.N.-backed mission

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Sudan’s war: borders can’t contain a devastating, destabilising crisis

Editorial: The rest of the world has largely ignored the horror of this conflict, but will find its effects ripple outwards

Al Jazeera

DR Congo court issues arrest warrant for rebel leader Corneille Nangaa

Nangaa is the leader of the Congo River Alliance that includes M23 fighters.

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‘A crying need’: Goma hospitals plead for blood donors after M23 assault

Facilities overwhelmed by wounded people and unable to get supplies in or transport patients out

The Conversation

Peace in Sudan: what it’s going to take

Sudan, which included South Sudan up to 2011, has never known peace and stability since independence in 1956. The country’s instability stems from the absence of democratic rule; failure to manage its diversity; military coups; civil wars; and its fragmented and bloated security sector.

The Independent UK

Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe

The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured a major city in eastern Congo have sought to reassure its residents about their safety

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CDC Urges Precautions For Travelers Amid Uganda Ebola Outbreak

Stay informed about the Ebola outbreak in Uganda and follow recommended precautions for safe travel. Learn about collaborative efforts between U.S. and Uga...

Radio France Internationale

Fighting resumes in DRC's South Kivu ahead of crisis talks

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Congolese authorities said its troops and its allies clashed with the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwandan soldiers, in the mining town of Nyabibwe in South Kivu.

International Business Times

M23 Calls Public Meeting In Captured DRC City As Fighters Advance

Rwandan-backed M23 called its first public meeting on Thursday since seizing the Congolese city of Goma after deadly clashes, as its fighters advanced towards another regional capital.

The Independent UK

New Orleans Catholic Church denies ousting food bank leaders for failing to finance abuse payouts

The New Orleans Catholic Church archbishop denies he ousted the CEO and several board members of a church-affiliated food bank for refusing to redirect millions of dollars to support clergy sexual abuse settlements

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