Jihadist ambush kills 11 soldiers in north Niger
Niamey, Niger (AFP) Mar 1, 2025
An attack claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists killed 11 soldiers in northern Niger near the Algerian border, local sources and media reported Saturday. ... more
UN authorises evacuation of staff families from Burundi
Nairobi (AFP) Feb 28, 2025
The United Nations has authorised the evacuation of families of its international staff from Burundi following violence in DR Congo, according to a letter seen by AFP Friday. ... more
Ugandan army deploys to town in northeast DR Congo
Kampala (AFP) Mar 2, 2025
The Ugandan army confirmed Sunday it has sent troops to another town in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight local armed groups, amid fears a raging conflict could spiral into a wider war. ... more