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SADC leaders agree to maintain peacekeeping forces in eastern DRC/in /by
South African leaders have agreed to maintain peacekeeping forces in eastern DR Congo after Rwanda-backed rebels seized the regional hub.
Goma in crisis: Rising death toll as M23 battles Congolese army/in /by
It is still unclear how many people have died in the ongoing conflict pitting the M23 and the Congolese army.
Hamish Bowles curates 53 fashion treasures at Marrakech museum/in /by
Renowned fashion journalist Hamish Bowles has unveiled his personal collection at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech.
Uganda’s youth mental health crisis: a community challenge/in /by
Uganda's Butabika Mental Psychiatric Hospital is sounding the alarm about a serious mental health crisis affecting communities across the country.
Uganda’s supreme court halts civilian prosecutions in military courts/in /by
Uganda's highest court declared that the trial of civilians in military courts is unconstitutional, ordering an immediate halt to any ongoing prosecutions.
Kenya: Farmers use bioherbicide to fight crop-killing ‘witchweed’/in /by
Striga clings to the roots of maize and other staple crops, draining them of essential nutrients and water. Around 30-40 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are affected by the weed, with losses amounting to nearly $7 billion annually according to the WFP
Severe food and water shortages threaten displaced Congolese amid escalating violence/in /by
The U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in Congo said basic services are largely paralyzed in Goma, a humanitarian hub critical for more than 6 million people displaced by the conflict.
Air rash in Washington: Russian passport holders among victims/in /by
Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed that at least three Russian passport holders were among the victims of the recent air crash in Washington, DC.
Madrid to play City in Champions League knockout playoffs amid Vinicius rumors/in /by
Man City, the 2023 champion, will host the first leg on Feb. 11 or 12 and the return game in Madrid is on Feb. 18 or 19. Madrid won a record-extending 15th European title last season
Egypt urges complete Israeli exit from southern Lebanon/in /by
Egypt's foreign minister stated during his visit to Lebanon that a complete "Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon" is essential.