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Rwanda rejects US calls for de-escalation in the Congo

February 19, 2024

Rwanda rejects US calls for de-escalation in the Congo

Rwandan authorities on Monday rejected American calls for a military withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid a "dramatic" escalation at the border.

Eastern Congo aid groups warn of new humanitarian crisis linked to rebel group

February 19, 2024

Eastern Congo aid groups warn of new humanitarian crisis linked to rebel group

Aid organizations are expressing concerns over a potential humanitarian crisis in the eastern Congo region as the armed rebel group M23 launches a new advance.

Moroccan navy intercepts 141 migrants attempting to reach Spain by crossing Atlantic Ocean

February 19, 2024

Moroccan navy intercepts 141 migrants attempting to reach Spain by crossing Atlantic Ocean

The Moroccan navy intercepted 141 migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean from West Africa to Spain's Canary Islands, according to Morocco's Royal Armed Forces.

Egyptian officials cancel plan to renovate ancient pyramid over concerns: 'The pyramids of Giza are safe'

February 18, 2024

Egyptian officials cancel plan to renovate ancient pyramid over concerns: 'The pyramids of Giza are safe'

The Menkaure Pyramid Review Committee announced on Thursday that it is scrapping its plans to install cladding on the pyramid of Menkaure, citing concerns about preservation.

Charlotte protesters attack officers, set tractor-trailer on fire in riot at Eritrean 'cultural event': police

February 18, 2024

Charlotte protesters attack officers, set tractor-trailer on fire in riot at Eritrean 'cultural event': police

Charlotte, North Carolina, police arrested eight people during a 10-hour riot at an Eritrean cultural event, and two firearms were seized by law enforcement.

Zimbabwe VP says government will block LGBTQ scholarship initiative

February 16, 2024

Zimbabwe VP says government will block LGBTQ scholarship initiative

Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has stated his nation's government will block a university scholarship offered to LGBTQ people by advocate organization GALZ.

Court overturns Senegalese presidential election delay

February 16, 2024

Court overturns Senegalese presidential election delay

Senegal will hold its next presidential election as soon as possible following the overturning of incumbent Macky Sall's postponement of the vote.

US citizen received ISIS training and supported group in Somalia, threatened to attack New York City: DOJ

February 16, 2024

US citizen received ISIS training and supported group in Somalia, threatened to attack New York City: DOJ

A U.S. citizen charged with providing support to ISIS while being trained by the terrorist group in Somalia, and threatening to attack New York City, faces federal judge in Manhattan.

Sudan's army denounces video allegedly showing its troops carrying severed heads of enemies

February 16, 2024

Sudan's army denounces video allegedly showing its troops carrying severed heads of enemies

Sudan's military said it would investigate a viral video that allegedly depicts its troops carrying the severed heads of members of the rival paramilitary faction.

US will build up to 5 Somali army bases in bid to combat al Qaeda-linked extremists

February 15, 2024

US will build up to 5 Somali army bases in bid to combat al Qaeda-linked extremists

The U.S. is set to build up to five military bases in Somalia to assist the nation's army amid ongoing threats from the al-Shabab extremist group.