Africa
Top Burundian official says M23 rebels lying about pulling out from DR Congo’s border city of Uvira
Group’s coordinator says decision to withdraw is response to US request
Top Burundian official says M23 rebels lying about pulling out from DR Congo’s border city of Uvira
Group’s coordinator says decision to withdraw is response to US request
2 Botswana men allegedly fall victim to deceptive recruitment, end up fighting Russia's war in Ukraine
Authorities investigating matter to 'ascertain the authenticity of the reports and establish the whereabouts and condition of the two young men to facilitate their repatriation,' says Botswana's Ministry of International Relations
UNICEF warns of rising displacement in eastern DR Congo as over 100,000 children flee renewed fighting
US ‘will take action to ensure promises made to the President (Trump) are kept,’ Secretary of State Rubio says, citing violation of Washington peace deal
Government reassures DR Congo amid worrying humanitarian situation in east
Humanitarian situation in South Kivu, Uvira areas remain worrying; with dysfunctional essential services, while nearly 100 wounded admitted to Uvira General Referral Hospital from Dec. 2 - 11, says aid official
Sudan faces world’s largest internal displacement crisis, UN migration agency says
‘From mothers fleeing with newborns to students separated from their families, people face immense hardship,’ IOM says
US vows to hold 'spoilers to peace' accountable, blaming Rwanda for renewed violence in eastern DR Congo
'Rather than a march towards peace... Rwanda is leading the region towards increased instability and war,' says US envoy to UN