Sudanese ‘alternative’ government formed in Kenya preparing to grab diplomatic legitimacy

Sudanese ‘alternative’ government formed in Kenya preparing to grab diplomatic legitimacy

Politician Ibrahim al-Mirghani, another backer, said the new government would go to the United Nations and other forums to block the army’s participation.

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War vs peace: Trump, Ukraine President Zelenskiy tear into each in full glare of world media

War vs peace: Trump, Ukraine President Zelenskiy tear into each in full glare of world media

Trump has sided with Putin since taking over as president, shocking his traditional allies in Europe and beyond and leaving Ukraine increasingly vulnerable. Friday’s outburst was the most public display of that shift to date.

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How ‘domestic’ fights between Ugandan rebels leader Joseph Kony and his wife led son to quit bush war, reach out to Museveni

How ‘domestic’ fights between Ugandan rebels leader Joseph Kony and his wife led son to quit bush war, reach out to Museveni

Ali was born in Gulu but brought to the LRA when he was six months old. From then on, he would hear about life in the town from his mother, and from other visitors who had come to meet the group in the bush during different peace talks with the Ugandan government.

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I wanted another life – Ugandan rebels’ leader Joseph Kony’s son tells of why he deserted ailing father for Museveni

I wanted another life – Ugandan rebels’ leader Joseph Kony’s son tells of why he deserted ailing father for Museveni

It is unclear if Ali participated in combat, but available evidence suggests he was involved in military life. UN and US sanction reports describe his participation in intelligence gathering and operational planning. They accuse him of enforcing discipline in camps, punishing and killing LRA members who disobeyed rules.

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United Nations humanitarian agency says over a million displaced by gang violence in Haiti

United Nations humanitarian agency says over a million displaced by gang violence in Haiti

Over 5,600 people were killed last year, according to the UN human rights office, OHCHR. Sexual violence is “rampant” and UN children’s agency UNICEF reports “a staggering” 1,000 per cent increase in cases involving children between 2023 and 2024.

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Ethiopian leader Abiy visits Somalia as Horn of Africa neighbours aim to mend strained relations

Ethiopian leader Abiy visits Somalia as Horn of Africa neighbours aim to mend strained relations

Somali state media reported that the two leaders would discuss bilateral issues ranging from trade to efforts to strengthen ties. Mohamud visited Ethiopia earlier in 2025.

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How education programme for migrant and refugee children in Mauritania is cutting numbers of asylum seekers in Europe

How education programme for migrant and refugee children in Mauritania is cutting numbers of asylum seekers in Europe

The school for children of migrants and refugees, set up in 2018 as an early response to the growing need, is the kind of programme envisioned as part of the 210 million euro ($219 million) accord the European Union and Mauritania brokered last year.

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Haiti’s police union demands protection after gangs kill a Kenyan police officer

Haiti’s police union demands protection after gangs kill a Kenyan police officer

More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year, with gang violence leaving more than one million homeless in recent years, according to the UN.

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Over 4,000 civilians killed in Goma in 48 hours during the M23 takeover of eastern Congo cities

Over 4,000 civilians killed in Goma in 48 hours during the M23 takeover of eastern Congo cities

Congo River Alliance (CRA) is termed a political/military coalition comprising 17 political parties, two political groupings and “several armed groups”. Named are M23, PARECO (Coalition of Congolese Patriotic Resistance in English), Kyahanda, FPDC (People’s Front for Democracy in Congo), Twirwaneho, FRPI (Patriotic Resistance Force of Ituri), Chini ya Kilima and Zaire-FPAC (Ituri Self-defence Popular Front in English).

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Sudan’s military wrests Obeid city from paramilitary group RSF’s control, restores access to the area

Sudan’s military wrests Obeid city from paramilitary group RSF’s control, restores access to the area

Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim hailed the military’s advances in Obeid as a “massive step” to lift the RSF siege on el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur province, as well as delivering humanitarian aid to the Kordofan area.

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