Humanitarian Crisis Archives - Page 12 of 23

DR Congo Army Shoots Down Unauthorized Aircraft Near Conflict Zone Amid Ceasefire Tensions

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed that its military shot down an aircraft over the conflict-prone Minembwe district, near the country’s southeastern borders with Rwanda and…

Africa News Now July 2, 2025

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Sudan’s al-Burhan Agrees to Seven-Day Ceasefire in El-Fasher Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan’s Sovereign Council President, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has agreed to a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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Rwanda and DRC Sign Landmark Peace Deal in Washington with U.S. Backing and Mineral Access Provisions

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement in Washington, aimed at ending decades of armed conflict in eastern Congo and stabilizing one of…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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South Sudan Launches Landmark Military Court to Tackle SSPDF Abuses in Wau

South Sudan’s military has opened a landmark court martial in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr El Ghazal, to prosecute serious crimes committed by members of the South Sudan People’s…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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One Year On: Kenyan-Led UN Security Mission Marks Milestone in Haiti Amid Ongoing Gang Crisis

A year after the deployment of the first Kenyan police officers to Haiti, senior Haitian and United Nations officials gathered in Port-au-Prince on Thursday, June 27, to mark the anniversary…

Africa News Now June 27, 2025

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16 Killed in Kenya Protests as Police Face Brutality Allegations

At least 16 people have been killed and hundreds injured during anti-government protests across Kenya, according to a statement by Amnesty International on Thursday. Most of the fatalities were reportedly…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025

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Museveni Blames Iran, Israel, and Western Powers for Middle East Conflict in Rare NAM Statement

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has issued a rare and pointed critique of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, attributing blame to both regional powers and Western actors for stoking tensions. In a…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025

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UN Halts War Crimes Investigations in Eastern Congo Amid Funding Crisis

Investigations into alleged war crimes and human rights abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have stalled due to a major funding shortfall, the United Nations Office of the…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025

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Sahel Region Accounts for Over Half of Global Terror Deaths in 2024, Says New Report

The Sahel region was the world’s deadliest terrorism hotspot in 2024, accounting for 51% of all terrorism-related deaths globally, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) released by the…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Congolese Anti-Corruption Martyr Beatified by Vatican Amid National Struggles

The Vatican on Sunday beatified Floribèrt Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a 26-year-old Congolese customs official murdered in 2007 for refusing a bribe to allow spoiled rice into the Democratic Republic…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Burkina Faso Faces Worsening Displacement Crisis Amid Escalating Extremist Violence

Burkina Faso is grappling with a growing humanitarian crisis as escalating extremist violence has displaced over 700,000 people since the start of 2025, according to data from the United Nations…

Africa News Now June 12, 2025