Children Dying in South Sudan After US Aid Cuts: NGO
The World Food Programme (WFP) warned this week that acute malnutrition rates among refugee children in South Sudan — fleeing the war in Sudan — had “already breached emergency thresholds”.
Category: War & Conflicts
Peace Deal with Rwanda Opens Way to ‘New Era’, says DR Congo President
A peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern DRC paves the way for “a new era of stability”, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said Monday.
Israeli Strikes Kill 2 in South Lebanon
The Israeli military said in a statement that its forces “eliminated… a commander in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force” in the Baraasheet area, referring to the Iran-backed group’s elite unit, and an operative from “Hezbollah’s observation force” in Beit Lif.
29 Pupils Taking High School Exams Killed in Central Africa Crush
Just over 5,300 students were sitting the second day of the baccalaureat exams at the time of the explosion early Wednesday afternoon in Bangui, the capital of the deeply poor nation.
16 killed, Thousands of Businesses Destroyed After Kenya Protests
Although the anniversary marches began peacefully Wednesday, they descended into chaos as young men held running battles with security forces, lit fires and ripped up flagstones to throw at police.
Nigerian gangs kill 20 soldiers in raid: security sources
Armed “bandits”, as they’re known in the west African country, stormed a base in Niger state Tuesday, overrunning it after a gun battle with troops stationed to combat criminal gangs and jihadists operating in the region, the sources said.
Zelensky-Trump Meeting Planned Wednesday: Ukraine presidency
Trump so far has frustrated Western allies by refusing to impose new sanctions on Russia despite President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire.
Airlines Disrupted by Iran-Israel Conflict
Global airlines have suspended or reduced flights in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran rages after the United States bombed three Iranian nuclear enrichment sites at the weekend.
Russian Barrage Kills 10 in Kyiv, Including 11-Year-Old Girl
Russia fired dozens of drones and missiles at Ukraine on Monday, ripping open a housing bloc in Kyiv, killing 10 civilians and burying others beneath the rubble.
Israeli Strike on South Lebanon Kills one: Ministry
The Lebanese health ministry said an Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Friday, as Israel said it…
