Africa

Spike in Wounded in Somalia as Fighting Intensifies: ICRC

Hospitals in parts of Somalia are struggling with rising numbers of wounded after a sharp increase in fighting since the beginning of the year.

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15 Killed in Darfur Camp as Battle for Last Army-Held City Intensifies

Shelling by Sudanese paramilitaries killed at least 15 civilians in a Darfur displaced persons’ camp Thursday.

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Al-Shabaab Launches Mortar Attacks Near Somalia’s Main Airport

Al-Shabaab militants fired multiple mortar rounds near Mogadishu’s airport on Sunday morning, disrupting international flights to Somalia.

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DR Congo Government Meets M23 Rebels in Qatar: Source Close to Talks

A DR Congo government delegation has met with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in Qatar in a bid to halt fighting in the country's east.

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Nigeria Introduces ‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Attack Drone

The Nigerian military has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” attack drone, marking a significant leap in the continent’s ability to develop its own advanced defense technologies.

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Sudan Paramilitary Attacks South of Khartoum Kill 85 in One Week: Activists

Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed at least 85 people in one week during attacks south of the capital Khartoum.

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Two Killed in Attack on Sudan Refugee Camp: Medical Source

At least two were killed in an attack on a refugee camp in Sudan's North Darfur state, a medical source said, blaming the paramilitary RSF.

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EU to Provide $21.5M in Military Assistance for Mauritania

The European Council has pledged $21.5 million under the European Peace Facility to provide military equipment for Mauritania.

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Clashes Displace 15,000 Families in Sudan’s North Darfur: UN

Fighting in Sudan's war-torn North Darfur state displaced around "15,000 households" within 48 hours, the United Nations said.

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Ethiopian, Eritrean Officials Accused of War Crimes During Tigray Conflict

Survivors of conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region have accused Ethiopian and Eritrean officials of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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