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East of the DRC: In Neighboring Countries, a UN Tour to Strengthen Ceasefire Verification
The head of Monusco and the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes completed a tour of Burundi, Uganda, and Rwanda to bolster a ceasefire verification mechanism, which is now deploying despite ongoing clashes in eastern DRC.
Somalia: Fighting breaks out on outskirts of Baidoa
Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa, Somalia, between government forces and militias loyal to former South West State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, resulting in injuries and one civilian death.
Nigeria: Terrorist Attacks Declining, Security Forces Gaining Ground - Defence Minister
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), asserts significant improvements in the country's security situation, with terrorist attacks declining and security forces gaining ground against various criminal groups.
Somalia: Somali Government Says Forces Repelled Attack in Baidoa
Somalia's federal government announced its armed forces repelled an attack by an "alliance of terrorists" on the city of Baidoa, the administrative capital of South West State, early Thursday.
Kinshasa is actively opposing the AFC/M23 rebel group's efforts to establish a parallel administration in eastern DRC, challenging their appointments in areas under rebel control.
‘The sky is for drones’: Zelensky warns Russian skies unsafe for airlines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning to airlines and insurance companies, declaring Russian airspace "completely dangerous" due to the presence of Ukrainian drones and effectively closed for commercial use.
Libya's rival political factions have signed a UN-backed agreement, the "4+4 committee" roadmap, aiming for presidential and legislative elections within 24 months to unite the divided nation.
Syria's new government, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has adopted a policy of diplomatic engagement with Israel, despite ongoing Israeli military provocations, as it seeks to rebuild after years of war.
Cameroon: towards a return of Doctors Without Borders in the Anglophone regions?
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is in discussions with Cameroonian authorities regarding a potential resumption of its medical and humanitarian activities in the Anglophone Northwest and Southwest regions, five years after its withdrawal.
Key developments from across the Middle East, including Iran's supreme leader's comments on US and Israel, Israeli strikes in Gaza, and Israeli settler attacks in the West Bank.
DRC opposition rejects President Tshisekedi's offer of national dialogue
A coalition of major opposition groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo has rejected President Felix Tshisekedi's offer of national dialogue, accusing him of using it to consolidate power and secure a third term.
Nearly 400 people have been evacuated after a Russian strike killed at least 37 people near Kyiv. Videos show a huge explosion and smoke.
37 dead, 400 evacuated after Russian drone strike on Kyiv warehouse. Zelensky investigates legality of explosive objects storage.
Exceptional session exams for basic and secondary education have commenced in Syria's Suwayda province, following a delay caused by armed clashes between local groups and 'outlaw groups' that disrupted student access to examination centers.
War in Sudan: What Defecting Paramilitaries Claim
High-ranking officers and political figures are defecting from Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to join the regular army, providing insights into the paramilitary group's internal dynamics and external support.
Russian strike on warehouse in Ukraine triggers explosions, hundreds evacuated. Prosecutor's office opens investigation into storage conditions.
Ethiopia: AU special envoy's visit did not lead to progress with Addis Ababa, according to Tigray authorities
A recent visit by AU Special Envoy Olusegun Obasanjo to Tigray failed to advance discussions between Tigrayan authorities and Ethiopia's federal government, with Tigray lamenting a lack of follow-up on previous talks.
Two people were killed when a Ukrainian missile struck a house in southern Russia, while another missile hit a warehouse of the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, causing a fire, according to Russian authorities. The attack is part of a recent escalation of strikes by …
India's former Chief of Defense Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has sparked controversy with his comments on Kirenah Hills, a disputed location in Pakistan. He claimed that a drone attack on the site was a mistake, as the drone's fuel had run out. Critics argue that this sho…
Israeli forces have expanded their campaign of destruction in southern Lebanon, targeting border communities with artillery and airstrikes.
Yemeni military commanders have issued a stern warning to Saudi Arabia, affirming that years of foreign-backed aggression have failed to break Sanaa and have instead forged an advanced defense capability able to alter the regional balance of power.
Israel defence minister Israel Katz made a rare visit to troops in southern Syria, reiterating a pledge to keep forces in the area as long as there were “threats” to his country’s security.
US and Denmark push for nationwide expansion of UN arms embargo in Sudan
The US and Denmark are pushing for a nationwide expansion of the UN arms embargo in Sudan, citing the risk of regional expansion of the conflict. The current embargo, which has been in place for over two decades, is set to expire on September 12 if a new agreement is not …
A widespread view in Western debates is that Ukraine cannot and should not defeat Russia outright or fully expel it from its territory due to the risk of nuclear escalation. However, this narrative is misplaced, and a brief history of war shows that apocalyptic thinking a…
One million Afghan children suffering 'life-threatening' malnutrition, UNICEF says
One million Afghan children are suffering from life-threatening malnutrition, the UN children's agency UNICEF warned on Tuesday. The agency said 3.7 million children in Afghanistan suffer from wasting, meaning they are acutely malnourished.
DR Congo sees breakthrough as officials and rebels agree to peace talk roadmap
Officials and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to a peace talk roadmap after months of stalled negotiations, signaling a potential breakthrough in the long-running conflict.
Israeli forces have conducted a series of large explosions in various southern regions.
Six months after a school strike in Iran's southern city of Minab, families are still grappling with the raw grief of losing loved ones, particularly children, in an attack attributed to the US-Israel war with Iran.
INVESTIGATION: How criminals exploited Benue’s conflicts to traffic children, women
Conflict, displacement, and economic hardship in Nigeria's Benue State have created a fertile ground for criminals to traffic vulnerable children and women, exploiting the instability for illicit gains.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman on Tuesday, disabling its engine room, the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported.