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DRC: UN report highlights human rights violations linked to M23 group’s offensive

On Tuesday, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif delivered a report concerning the human rights landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting ongoing violations linked to the offensive initiated by the Rwandan-suppo...

France: Le Pen declares ‘nuclear bomb’ dropped after office ban sentencing

The head of the Rassemblement National party declined to make preparations for a potential conviction. In her initial public response, she held back from handing over leadership to her deputy, Jordan Bardella, which has intensified political uncertaint...

UK is finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius

In recent years, the UK has come under growing pressure from United Nations bodies to return the islands and in 2022, the previous Conservative government began negotiations over the sovereignty of the territory.

Survivors still being found from Myanmar earthquake

The same publication also reported two teenagers were able to crawl out of the rubble of the same building to where rescue crews were working, using their cellphone flashlights to help guide them.

Carlo Ancelotti to stand trial on tax fraud charges

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will stand trial on tax evasion charges in Spain on Wednesday (2nd April).

Burkina faso’s junta grants amnesty to 21 soldiers convicted in failed 2015 coup

In December, Burkina Faso’s Justice Ministry announced that approximately 1,200 people convicted in connection with the coup attempt would be eligible for pardons starting in January 2024.

European Commission president says EU has “strong plan” against new US tariffs

On the eve of an expected new round of sweeping tariffs announced by US president Donald Trump, president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU "holds a lot of cards" and that the bloc had a "strong plan" against the new ...

Zimbabwe charges dozens for taking part in protests against President

Organizers say the protests are against a campaign by President Emmerson Mnangagwa ’s supporters for him to extend his rule beyond 2028, when his second and final term ends

DRC: Convicted warlord Lubanga announces new rebel movement in Ituri province

Convicted war criminal Thomas Lubanga has announced the formation of a new rebel movement, called Convention for the Popular Revolution, in eastern Congo's Ituri province. The movement could further destabilise a region already battered by M23's rapid ...