Rwanda slams UK sanctions over DR Congo violence Kigali condemns London’s sanctions over the M23 advance in DR Congo as ‘punitive measures’. Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025
‘Like being on the Titanic’: US aid workers fear there is no future in helping others Trump’s order to stop work on aid projects around the globe has left dedicated staff shocked and demoralised The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2025
15 million South Africans don’t get enough to eat every day: 4 solutions At least 15 million South Africans suffer from food insecurity. That means they don’t have enough nutritious food to live healthy lives. The Conversation · Feb 26, 2025
South African court dismisses claim of ‘white genocide’ in country Donald Trump and Elon Musk have accused South Africa of enabling ‘genocide’ of white farmers The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025
UK suspends aid to Rwanda over support for DRC rebels The UK government will cease attending events hosted by Rwanda, as well as pausing aid to all but the ‘poorest and most vulnerable’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan arrives in DRC amid escalating eastern conflict The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, his office announced on Tuesday, as the nation contends with a surge in conflict in the east. Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2025
Mystery Disease Claims Dozens of Lives, Including Children Who Died After Eating a Bat More than 50 people have died in the northwest Democratic Republic of Congo from a mystery illness that first appeared in three children who ate a bat. Latin Times · Feb 25, 2025
UK suspends some financial aid to Rwanda over violence in eastern Congo as rebels dig in U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
‘Immediate risk to life’ for mother on hunger strike over jailed son – doctor The Free Alaa campaign said Laila Soueif is now on the 149th day of her hunger strike and was admitted to hospital on Monday evening. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
Security conditions in a famine-hit camp in North Darfur are 'unbearable,' aid worker says An international aid worker says that all roads around Sudan’s famine-stricken Zamzam camp in North Darfur are blocked and the security situation for aid workers on the ground has become “unbearable.” The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
The colonial partition that keeps Cameroon split along ‘artificial lines’ A century ago, Germany, France and Britain claimed Cameroon at different times. The scars are seen in conflicts today. Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025
Critically injured South African soldiers are evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive South Africa's armed forces say a group of soldiers critically injured in fighting in eastern Congo a month ago have been evacuated by the United Nations The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
Sudan army allies intentionally targeting civilians: HRW A new report by Human Rights Watch says SAF-allied groups committed acts that may amount to war crimes. Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025
Mother on hunger strike over jailed son in hospital, says family The Free Alaa campaign said Laila Soueif was taken to hospital in central London on day 148 of her protest action. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 First symptoms of mystery illness that killed 50 people within hours revealed The World Health Organization says the outbreak began in the town of Boloko after three children ate a bat
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 Doctors Without Borders halts activities at Sudan's Zamzam camp due to heavy fighting MSF said it has suspended all activities in Zamzam camp, Sudan, which homes around 500,000 people seeking safety from the conflict
Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2025 DRC president suggests unity government to respond to the crisis in the east Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said over the weekend he would launch a unity government, as he faces domestic pressure over his handling of an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern provinces.
International Business Times · Feb 24, 2025 Over 7,000 Killed In Eastern DR Congo Since January: PM Violence raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed "more than 7,000 compatriots", many of them civilians, since last month, the Congolese premier said Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025 M23 militia’s advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told DRC prime minister tells human rights council fighting has left about 450,000 without shelter after camps destroyed
Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2025 Sudan's army breaks siege of key city as RSF moves to form parallel government The Sudanese army has broken the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces’ two-year siege of the strategic city of el-Obeid after the paramilitary group signed a charter paving the way for a breakaway government with its allies.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2025 South Africa faces HIV crisis as Trump’s aid freeze halts treatment and research South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country, and US President Donald Trump’s aid freeze has hit patients hard – as well as researchers, who were close to a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for the disease.
International Business Times · Feb 24, 2025 Surprise Rebel Alliance Could Give Sudan's Beleaguered RSF A Boost Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have signed a charter paving the way for a parallel government with its allies, including a former foe who analysts say could offer crucial territory, fighters and border access.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 The Guardian view on Haiti’s deepening crisis: abandoning people when they most need support Editorial: As security and humanitarian conditions deteriorate even further, the community needs help
The Conversation · Feb 23, 2025 DRC vs Rwanda at the African Court: why it could be a decisive moment for human rights and justice on the continent As the armed conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rages on, calls are being made for non-military solutions.
International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025 Sudan's RSF, Allies Sign Charter For Rival Government: Sources Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and its allies have agreed to set up a parallel government, sources said Sunday, despite warnings such a move could further fragment the war-ravaged country.