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French president discusses eastern DR Congo with his Congolese counterpart

French president discusses eastern DR Congo with his Congolese counterpart

Macron says France fully supports mediation efforts for a lasting political solution in the Great Lakes region as well as the cessation of hostilities and a ceasefire

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UN warns of famine risk in Sudan’s Dilling amid attacks on aid convoys
24.02.2026

UN warns of famine risk in Sudan’s Dilling amid attacks on aid convoys

OCHA says humanitarian needs in South Kordofan cities have reached catastrophic levels amid RSF drone attacks on aid convoys

South Africa's president welcomes return of nationals ‘lured into’ Ukraine war amid recruitment probe
24.02.2026

South Africa's president welcomes return of nationals ‘lured into’ Ukraine war amid recruitment probe

Ramaphosa expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ to Russian counterpart Putin, who ‘responded positively’ to his request to support return of South Africans

28 killed, dozens injured in RSF attack on Sudan’s North Darfur, medics say
24.02.2026

28 killed, dozens injured in RSF attack on Sudan’s North Darfur, medics say

Sole health center in Mustariha town destroyed in RSF attack, according to medical group

Fire at South Africa's Cape Town Airport disrupts flights
24.02.2026

Fire at South Africa's Cape Town Airport disrupts flights

Before being put out, fire affected network and IT services, including airport wi-fi and other essential systems, says Airports Company of South Africa

Doctors Without Borders closes hospital in Chad border town after RSF attacks in Sudan
24.02.2026

Doctors Without Borders closes hospital in Chad border town after RSF attacks in Sudan

Medical group shutters facility in Chadian town of Tine as fighting intensifies across border with Sudan’s North Darfur region