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Tigray restores regional parliament, stoking fears of renewed conflict with Addis Ababa
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced the restoration of a regional parliament, the election of which was one of the triggers for the Tigray war, alarming observers fearing a resumption of the deadly conflict between the Ethiopian government and regional forces.
Chad announces deployment of troops to Haiti to help tackle gangs
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced his country will send 1,500 troops to Haiti as part of the UN-backed security force aiming to tackle gangs.
New MONUSCO chief makes first field visit to eastern DRC
UN Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo James Swan began his first field visit to eastern DRC since taking office.
Tomb of Pope Francis draws thousands of faithful in year since his death
One year after the death of Pope Francis, thousands of faithful still line up every day to pass by his tomb.
Senior RSF commander defects to Sudan army in major blow to paramilitaries
Sudan’s brutal conflict has entered its fourth year, and a major shift on the battlefield may signal new cracks in the fighting.
Amnesty International warns of ‘predatory world order’ in grim rights report
The world faces a "perilous new era" driven by states' "predatory" behaviour leading to an "anti-rights" international order, rights group Amnesty International warned on Tuesday.
Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses
Three civil society groups filed a case before the African Union's human rights court Monday over alleged abuses in Mali involving its armed forces and the Russian mercenary Wagner Group.
Indigenous leaders urge global action amid growing health and climate concerns
Indigenous representatives from around the world convened in New York this week for the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, calling for stronger protections of their rights and greater inclusion in global decision-making.
Activist Kemi Seba faces extradition battle after arrest in South Africa
Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request. Prosecutors accuse him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed coup attempt in December.
Sudan’s military chief meets Saudi Crown Prince in Jeddah
Sudan's military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, who chairs the ruling sovereign council, arrived in Jeddah on Monday for talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to discuss the latest developments in his country and the wider region.