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Q&A: DR Congo election chief on ‘unfair’ criticism and vote preparedness

Denis Kadima tells Al Jazeera that most of the criticism of CENI is unwarranted.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2023

A Rwandan doctor in France faces 30 years in prison for alleged role in his country's 1994 genocide

A French court is expected to rule Tuesday on charges against a Rwandan doctor for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide in his home country

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

UN Prepares To Start Pulling Peacekeepers From DR Congo

The UN Security Council is expected on Tuesday to accede to a demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and launch a gradual withdrawal of peacekeepers, starting later this month.

International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023

Israel accused of wielding starvation as a weapon of war against Gaza

Human Rights Watch urges world to speak out against ‘abhorrent war crime’. Israel brands the NGO ‘anti-Semitic’.

Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2023

War’s toll on education in Gaza casts shadow over children’s future

With pupils and teachers uprooted and buildings destroyed, it is likely to be many months before classes can resume

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

Starving Palestinians scramble for aid as desperation mounts in Gaza

Not enough aid is flowing into the strip, forcing the Palestinians into a ‘survival mode’ amid heavy Israeli attacks.

Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2023

'Worse than death': Surviving sexual violence in Cameroon's anglophone crisis

Sexual and gender-based violence has been pervasive in Cameroon's Northwest and Southwest regions since separatist fighters launched their armed rebellion against government forces six years ago, demanding independence for the country's English-speaking minority. RFI spoke to survivors still living with the fallout.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2023

Thousands flee as war reaches Sudan’s second-largest city

Heavy fighting reported in Wad Madani, where thousands of displaced people had sought shelter.

Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2023

‘Not one hour more after December 24,’ Jarange-Patil warns Shinde govt. over Maratha quota deadline

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil refuses to extend December 24 deadline for blanket reservation for Maratha community, warns of next course of action.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Kenya ‘disassociates’ from DR Congo rebels alliance after diplomatic row

Kenya government says it ‘strongly disassociates’ with DRC opposition figure who forged alliance with rebels in Nairobi.

Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2023