Burkina Faso Under Siege: Coordinated Jihadist Attacks Spread Fear and Devastation
Burkina Faso is once again reeling under a wave of orchestrated terrorist violence, with the northern town of Djibo enduring a particularly brutal assault. In […]
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UN Renews South Sudan Peacekeeping Mandate Amid Growing Threat of Renewed Conflict
The United Nations Security Council has voted on May 8 to extend the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for another year, […]
Caution as DRC and Rwanda Set to Sign Peace Agreement Amid Continued Tensions
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are working toward a peace agreement aimed at ending the violent conflict in eastern Congo, with both […]
Nigeria: Benue Violence Death Toll Revised Upward as Displacement and Insecurity Deepen
The number of fatalities resulting from recent attacks in Nigeria’s Benue State has been significantly revised, with at least 56 people now confirmed dead. The […]
Dozens Killed in Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo as Blame Is Exchanged Over Weekend Attacks
At least 52 people were reported killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend, as a series of violent attacks intensified the long-running […]
Nigerian Police Withdraw Summons to Emir of Kano Amid Controversy
Nigerian police have rescinded a summons issued to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, following widespread condemnation. The emir, who has been embroiled in a […]
DRC Faces Record Hunger Crisis Amid Escalating Conflict and Rising Food Prices
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a record humanitarian crisis, as 28 million people face acute hunger, exacerbated by escalating conflict in […]
Congo’s President Announces Unity Government Amid Growing Crisis
In the face of increasing violence and international pressure, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced plans to form a national […]
EU Boosts Mozambican Armed Forces with EUR 85 Million in Equipment to Combat Cabo Delgado Crisis
The European Peace Facility (EPF) Assistance Measure has provided the Mozambican Armed Forces with EUR 85 million worth of equipment to aid in addressing the […]
Al Shabaab Gunmen Attack Hotel in Beledweyne, Seven Dead
Gunmen from the Al Shabaab militant group launched a deadly attack on a hotel in the central Somali town of Beledweyne on Tuesday March 11, […]