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Congo's president accuses former leader of backing a US-sanctioned rebel coalition

Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is accusing former leader Joseph Kabila of backing a U.S.-sanctioned coalition of rebel groups

The Independent UK

Famine and floods add to distress of Sudanese displaced by war

Famine, floods and disease are adding to strife in conflict-torn Sudan, NGOs are warning. The Darfur region has been hit hard, especially in camps for displaced people.

Radio France Internationale

No jobs, no trust: young Africans’ economic struggles fuel protests

Young people have taken to streets in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria amid cost of living crises and lack of jobs

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Chad's military was responsible for deaths of detainees after protests in 2022, a rights group says

Human Rights Watch says Chad’s military was responsible for the deaths of several detainees who were arrested after protests in October 2022

The Independent UK

Torture, abuse and humiliation: Palestinians on Israeli prison ‘hell’

Ex-prisoners report sexual assault and starvation in alleged ‘torture camp’ jails presided over by Itamar Ben-Gvir

The Guardian - UK

Palestinian prisoners describe systemic abuse in Israel’s jails

Guardian interviews back up report by rights group B’Tselem, which says prisons should now be labelled ‘torture camps’

The Guardian - UK

Nigerian president calls for end to violent nationwide protests

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to "bloodshed" on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardship. Rights groups say at least 13 people have died since Thursday.

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Slim prospects for peace as DRC-Rwanda ceasefire comes into effect

Peace and security in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is still a distant prospect despite a ceasefire that took effect Sunday between M23 rebels and government forces.

Radio France Internationale

Nigerian President Calls For End To Protests, 'Bloodshed'

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to "bloodshed" on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardship.

International Business Times

Spotlight on Sudan: the world’s worst displacement crisis

Refugees fleeing a brutal civil war in Sudan speak to Peter Caton at an Action Against Hunger site over the southern border

The Independent UK

Police fire tear gas as Nigeria economic hardship protests resume

Curfews were ordered across several northern states on Friday after clashes erupted the previous day.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria anti-hardship protests turn deadly as police fire shots, tear gas

At least 13 protesters have been killed during mass protests in Nigeria over the country's economic crisis, a rights group claimed Friday. Nigeria's police chief defended the security forces, saying they had acted professionally.

Radio France Internationale

Bombing in Nigeria's Borno state kills more than 15 people, say police

Although no one has claimed the attack, Boko Haram are suspected to be behind a bombing which killed at least 16 people on Wednesday, the latest in a series of lethal attacks against civilians in the area.

France 24

Children ‘at death’s door’ as famine declared in Sudanese refugee camp

UN-backed early warning network confirms people in the Darfur city of El Fasher are starving to death

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Famine conditions in Sudan's North Darfur are likely to continue through October, IPC warns

A global authority on food security has warned that famine conditions in Sudan have spread in the North Darfur region and are likely to continue through October due to the ongoing conflict that has torn the country for over 15 months

The Guardian - UK

Up to seven reportedly dead in Nigeria after clashes between police and citizens

Anti-government protests held in Abuja, Minna, Katsina and Lagos despite official efforts to stifle it

Al Jazeera

Hundreds protest across Nigeria over soaring cost of living, fuel prices

Demonstrators voice discontent over government reforms they say have triggered high inflation and devalued the currency.

International Business Times

Nigeria Police Fire Tear Gas On Hardship Protests

Nigerian police fired tear gas on Thursday to break up several hundred protesters in the northern city of Kano and in the capital Abuja where demonstrators had joined in nationwide rallies against the high cost of living.

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Mpox cases have surged by 160% in Africa in the last year, but few treatments and vaccines available

African health officials say mpox cases have surged by 160% in the last year, warning the risk of further spread is high given the lack of treatments or vaccines on the continent

The Guardian - UK

Brazil led the way. Now the UK should get behind the assault on hunger and poverty

At its recent summit, Lula gave the G20 a chance to show its commitment to real change – and Britain can take the lead, says Kevin Watkins

Radio France Internationale

UN welcomes DRC and Rwanda ceasefire, hopes for de-escalation of troops

The United Nations has welcomed a ceasefire agreed between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in eastern DRC and said it hoped the deal could lead to a "de-escalation" of hostilities, a spokesperson said.

The Independent UK

Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic. The race is on to contain the spread

Kenya and the Central African Republic have declared new outbreaks of mpox as Africa's health officials are racing to contain the spread of the disease in a region lacking vaccines

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Millions Of Children Go Hungry As States Decline Federal Aid

States opting out of Summer EBT program impact vulnerable families, highlighting the need for expanded food assistance programs.

International Business Times

Guinea Ex-dictator Camara Jailed For 20 Years Over 2009 Massacre

A Guinean court sentenced ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara to 20 years in jail for crimes against humanity on Wednesday, after a landmark trial over a 2009 massacre at a political rally.

Radio France Internationale

Guinea ex-dictator Camara jailed for 20 years over 2009 massacre

A Guinean court sentenced ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara to 20 years in jail for crimes against humanity on Wednesday, after a landmark trial over a 2009 massacre at a political rally.

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