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UN chief 'strongly' condemns deadly drone strike on hospital in Sudan, calls for ceasefire

UN chief 'strongly' condemns deadly drone strike on hospital in Sudan, calls for ceasefire

Guterres calls on parties to 'immediately' de-escalate fighting and agree on cessation of hostilities, his spokesman says

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DR Congo, Rwanda agree to de-escalate tensions at Washington meeting
19.03.2026

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to de-escalate tensions at Washington meeting

Steps outlined in joint statement include Rwanda's planned lifting of 'defensive measures' in eastern Congo and renewed Congolese push to neutralize FDLR armed group

Nigerian army says it foils attack, kills over 60 terrorists in northeast
18.03.2026

Nigerian army says it foils attack, kills over 60 terrorists in northeast

Military says suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP members used armed drones in Borno assault

Morocco awarded AFCON title after CAF overturns Senegal’s final win
18.03.2026

Morocco awarded AFCON title after CAF overturns Senegal’s final win

Appeals board rules Senegal forfeited 2025 final after walking off pitch in protest

Sudan conflict spreads across region as needs outpace aid, Red Cross warns
17.03.2026

Sudan conflict spreads across region as needs outpace aid, Red Cross warns

Nearly 4.5 million flee as neighboring countries struggle to cope, says IFRC communications coordinator

Botswana denies presence of US military base
17.03.2026

Botswana denies presence of US military base

Government says discussions concerning national security must be grounded in verified facts rather than speculation