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Clashes in South Sudan displace 50,000: UN

At least 50,000 people have been displaced in South Sudan since February as forces loyal to President Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar have clashed in the northwest, a UN agency said Tuesday.

By AFP 2025-03-18 13:25:59

Clashes in South Sudan displace 50,000: UN

Sudan army makes gains as battle for Khartoum intensifies

By AFP 2025-03-18 12:25:16

Israel vows to fight on in Gaza after deadliest strikes since truce

Israel vow to continue fighting in Gaza until the return of all hostages as it unleashed intense strikes since a ceasefire,health ministry in the Hamas reporting more than 330 people killed.

By AFP 2025-03-18 12:08:03

Africa faces diabetes crisis, study finds

Researchers warn that type 2 diabetes could affect millions more people in the coming decades after a study published this month revealed the disease is rising far faster.

By VOA 2025-03-18 10:51:08

Africa faces diabetes crisis, study finds

Stench of death as Sudan army, paramilitaries battle for capital

In a war-ravaged neighbourhood of Sudan's capital Khartoum, the stench from a gaping sewage pit is unbearable as Red Crescent workers pull a bloated body from deep underground.

By AFP 2025-03-18 06:30:00

Stench of death as Sudan army, paramilitaries battle for capital

M23 rebels pull out of DRC peace talks after EU sanctions

M23 rebels pull out of planned talks with DRC government in Luanda, Angola, citing sanctions on its members by the European Union.

By Sharon Wanga 2025-03-17 23:38:41

M23 rebels pull out of DRC peace talks after EU sanctions

Belgium expels Rwanda diplomats amid deteriorating relations

Belgium regrets Rwanda's decision to cut diplomatic ties citing unwillingness to engage in dialogue, declares Kigali's diplomats persona non grata, denounces governmental cooperation agreements.

By Sharon Wanga 2025-03-17 18:22:10

Belgium expels Rwanda diplomats amid deteriorating relations

Rwanda cuts diplomatic ties with Belgium, orders diplomats to leave

Rwanda has severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, accusing it of neocolonial interference, regional destabilisation and tolerating genocide denial.

By David Njaaga 2025-03-17 14:42:04

Rwanda cuts diplomatic ties with Belgium, orders diplomats to leave

Mozambique cyclone death toll rises to 16

Mozambique cyclone death toll rises to 16.

By AFP 2025-03-15 19:41:04

South Africa says US expulsion of its ambassador 'regrettable'

The expulsion of Rasool, a former anti-apartheid campaigner, has added to rising tensions between Washington and Pretoria.

By AFP 2025-03-15 13:31:46

South Africa says US expulsion of its ambassador 'regrettable'

African democrats condemn Angola for denying leaders entry

African Democrats Platform condemns Angola for denying African leaders entry into the country, demands apology, says decision undermines democracy.

By Sharon Wanga 2025-03-14 20:15:45

African democrats condemn Angola for denying leaders entry

Families sent home to ruins of east DR Congo conflict

When the Banyene family were sent back to their home in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, all that had survived the fighting was a crumbling wall and sagging metal roof.

By AFP 2025-03-14 13:20:55

Families sent home to ruins of east DR Congo conflict

African Union expresses 'deep concern' over crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray

A peace agreement in 2022 ended a brutal two-year war between Tigrayan rebels and the federal government that claimed up to 600,000 lives, according to some estimates.

By AFP 2025-03-14 10:47:39