Escalating Conflict: Fear Grips Goma as M23 Rebels Claim Control
Residents of Goma face fear and uncertainty as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim control of the city, leading to gunfire and...
Month: January 2025
M23 Rebel Group Advances, Displacing Over 178,000 in Eastern Congo
The M23 rebel advance towards Goma has displaced over 178,000 people, with significant fighting reported in Minova and surrounding areas....
Escalating Violence in Goma as Rwanda and the DRC Face Off
Gunfire erupted in Goma as the DRC accused Rwanda of deploying additional troops to support M23 rebels. Kenya announced a...
Rising Tensions in Goma as Gunfire Erupts Amid Calls for Peace Talks
Gunfire erupted in Goma, DR Congo, amid escalating tensions with Rwanda accused of military support to M23 rebels. Both countries...
Arrest Made in Niger Wedding Guest Murder Case
Jamilu Saidu was arrested by the Niger State Police for allegedly killing 30-year-old Iliyasu Aminu during a wedding in Kumbashi...
Severe Flooding Devastates Tortoise Sanctuary in Madagascar
Flooding at the Lavavola Tortoise Center, triggered by Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi, has led to the death of 450 critically endangered...
UNICEF Reports: 242 Million Children Affected by Extreme Weather in 2024
UNICEF reported that extreme weather disrupted education for at least 242 million children last year, representing one in seven globally....
Dutch Drug Smuggler Jos Leijdekkers Allegedly Residing in Sierra Leone
Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, sentenced to 24 years for cocaine smuggling, is believed to be in Sierra Leone. His capture...
UN Secretary-General Urges M23 to Halt Offensive Amid DRC Humanitarian Crisis
António Guterres has called for the M23 rebel group to cease its offensive in eastern DRC, where fighting has displaced...
Rising Tensions: The Battle for Goma in Eastern Congo
Escalating violence in eastern Congo sees M23 rebels approaching Goma, prompting mass displacement and humanitarian concerns. The situation has been...
