Syrian interim president urges respect of ceasefire in Sweida clashes/in /by
The violent clashes between the Druze minority, Bedouins and other armed groups in the southern province of Sweida have left at least 900 people dead. Some reports suggest that fighting may have halted early on Sunday.
Hope for peace as DRC and M23 sign ceasefire framework/in /by
A far-reaching truce aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been signed by the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. The agreement, reached in Doha, Qatar, includes a permanent halt to hostilities on land, in the air, and on water.
Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire denied bail/in /by
Rwandan opposition figure Victoire Ingabire will remain behind bars after a Kigali court denied her bail. Judges at the Kicukiro Primary Court cited fears she could flee or interfere with an ongoing investigation.
DRC signs major mining deal with U.S.-backed KoBold Metals/in /by
The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a framework agreement with American mining firm KoBold Metals to explore critical mineral resources. The signing took place Thursday in Kinshasa, in the presence of President Félix Tshisekedi.
DR Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 sign ceasefire deal to end fighting in eastern DRC/in /by
In a significant step toward ending years of violence, the M23 rebel group and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a ceasefire agreement aimed at halting fighting in the country’s troubled eastern region.
Atlas Lionesses roar into Afcon semi-finals, sparking celebrations in Rabat/in /by
Fans poured out of Rabat’s Olympic Stadium in high spirits on Sunday evening, following Morocco’s 3–1 win over Mali in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The victory secured the Atlas Lionesses a spot in the semi-finals and brought waves of celebration to the capital.
Cooks spice things up for soup challenge as South Africa marks Mandela Day/in /by
Dozens of chefs, community cooks, caterers, and culinary students are rolling up their sleeves in kitchens across South Africa this Mandela Day, united by one mission: fighting hunger, one pot of soup at a time.
Cameroon’s presidential election gathers momemtum as candidates file for the October vote/in /by
Candidacy submissions in Cameroon officially opened on Monday for October’s presidential election. But it wasn’t until Thursday that things gathered momentum, when President Paul Biya filed his candidacy via his proxy Jean Nkuete.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2025: The power to end poverty is in our hands/in /by
In 2006, the United Nations declared July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.
Southern Syria: renewed violence between Druze and Bedouin clans/in /by
Renewed fighting erupted overnight into Friday between armed Druze groups and Bedouin clan members in southern Syria.