Fear of hidden mines hangs over conflict-hit Central African Republic
Paoua – “We are afraid. We cannot know where the mines are hidden.” It is a common refrain in... Read more
30 Dec, 2021
At least 50 killed in DRC fighting
Bunia – Twelve civilians and 38 rebels have died in four days of fighting in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo,... Read more
28 Dec, 2021
DRC suicide attack: Death toll from hits 7
Kinshasa – The death toll from the suicide attack in the eastern city of Beni, on the Democratic Republic of... Read more
27 Dec, 2021
Suspected jihadists kill 41 in Burkina Faso
Abidjan – Burkina Faso’s government declared two days of mourning starting on Sunday after 41 people died in an attack... Read more
26 Dec, 2021
Deadly suicide bomb attack at bar in eastern DRC
Beni – A suicide bomber killed at least five people at a crowded night spot in the city of... Read more
26 Dec, 2021
Clashes in northeast Somalia force thousands to flee
Mogadishu – Clashes between two rival factions of the security forces in a port city in northeast Somalia have forced... Read more
25 Dec, 2021
DRC, Uganda say two ADF rebel bases seized
Beni – Democratic Republic of Congo and Ugandan troops have taken two major bases held by the Allied Democratic Forces... Read more
25 Dec, 2021
6 troops, 22 jihadists die in Lake Chad sweep, joint force says
Niamey – Six soldiers and at least 22 jihadists have died in fighting in the Lake Chad region, a joint... Read more
25 Dec, 2021
Deaths reported as gunmen attack Niger border post
Niamey – An attack by armed men on a post on Niger’s border with Burkina Faso has left a number... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
Eight soldiers killed in two attacks in DRC
Goma – Eight Congolese soldiers died in two attacks this week in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the military said... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
