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

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

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Ethiopia’s premier urges fuel conservation as Mideast conflict disrupts global supply
16.03.2026

Ethiopia’s premier urges fuel conservation as Mideast conflict disrupts global supply

Abiy Ahmed calls on distributors, service stations, consumers to prioritize essential services amid tightening oil supplies following escalating regional hostilities

South Africa reviews Israel’s response in ICJ genocide case over Gaza
15.03.2026

South Africa reviews Israel’s response in ICJ genocide case over Gaza

Pretoria says it will decide on further written submissions or oral hearings after reviewing Israel's March 12 filing at International Court of Justice

Republic of Congo holds presidential vote as Nguesso seeks reelection
15.03.2026

Republic of Congo holds presidential vote as Nguesso seeks reelection

Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, faces 6 challengers, aiming for his 5th consecutive term since reclaiming power in 1997 following 5-year exile

Twin operations in Somalia kill more than 22 al-Shabaab terrorists
14.03.2026

Twin operations in Somalia kill more than 22 al-Shabaab terrorists

4 senior commanders killed after gathering targeted, Somalia spy agency says

Kenya flood death toll at 62 as Nairobi records highest fatalities
14.03.2026

Kenya flood death toll at 62 as Nairobi records highest fatalities

Interior Ministry says capital accounts for majority of deaths as heavy rains continue to batter several regions