ICC warns of potential war crimes in eastern Congo
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is closely monitoring the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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South Sudan cattle camp attack kills 35, injures 46
A raid on South Sudan cattle camps by unidentified attackers left 35 dead and 46 injured, with 11,000 cattle stolen.
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Gunmen kill 10 and burn homes in southeastern Nigeria attack
Gunmen suspected to be members of the separatist group IPOB attacked a community in southeastern Nigeria, killing 10 people and displacing many.
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Senegal will compensate families of those killed in political unrest
Senegal has announced $15,800 in compensation for families of those killed during political unrest between 2021 and 2024, as well as assistance for former detainees.
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Volunteers in east DRC enlist to fight against M23 rebels
Scores of young men in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are lining up to volunteer for the Congolese army to fight against the advancing M23 rebel group.
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Rebels seize towns after capturing east Congo’s largest city
Rwanda-backed rebels have seized more towns in eastern Congo after capturing Goma, raising fears of prolonged conflict and regional instability.
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French colonial past: Report details violence in Cameroon
A newly released report commissioned by the French government has concluded that France employed “extreme violence” during Cameroon’s fight for independence in the late 1950s.
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UN urges action to stem crisis in Goma amidst M23 advance
The UN human rights chief calls for urgent action in Goma, eastern DR Congo, to address escalating violence, human rights violations, and humanitarian law abuses as rebels seize control of the city.
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13 peacekeepers killed in fierce fighting in eastern DRC
The fighting has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and raised concerns about a potential regional conflict.
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Deadly attack by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno state
At least 20 fishermen were killed in Nigeria’s Borno state after Boko Haram militants attacked their village.
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