Africa

DR Congo president says M23 rebels yet to withdraw from border city of Uvira

DR Congo president says M23 rebels yet to withdraw from border city of Uvira

Information on the ground shows rebel fighters still present in city and its immediate surroundings, Felix Tshisekedi tells regional summit

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UN envoy says security in Tripoli, western Libya remains fragile despite ceasefire
19.12.2025

UN envoy says security in Tripoli, western Libya remains fragile despite ceasefire

Hanna Tetteh urges 'all relevant actors to work together towards implementing security arrangements, advance necessary reforms to achieve stability'

WHO says attacks on health care in Sudan grow deadlier, more widespread
19.12.2025

WHO says attacks on health care in Sudan grow deadlier, more widespread

UN health agency reports more than 1,800 deaths from attacks on health care since 2023

Poor rainy seasons deepen drought risks across Horn of Africa: UN agency
19.12.2025

Poor rainy seasons deepen drought risks across Horn of Africa: UN agency

Shortage of rains in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia could sharply worsen food insecurity in early 2026 without urgent livelihood support, says Food and Agriculture Organization

Morocco celebrates FIFA Arab Cup after hard-fought victory over Jordan
19.12.2025

Morocco celebrates FIFA Arab Cup after hard-fought victory over Jordan

National football team defeats Jordan 3–2 after extra time in final

Experts say fisheries agreement with Türkiye to contribute to Somalia’s development
19.12.2025

Experts say fisheries agreement with Türkiye to contribute to Somalia’s development

Deal could support sustainable use of marine resources, create jobs, help unlock economic potential of Somalia’s waters, say Somali experts