INTERNATIONAL

DR Congo’s Lubumbashi hit by fighting

At least 26 people have been killed in an eight-hour battle between government and rebel forces in the Democratic Republic…

11 years ago

S Sudan and Sudan ‘consult on oilfield force

Sudan and South Sudan have begun talks to deploy a joint force to protect oilfields in the South threatened by…

11 years ago

South Sudan war nears Uganda border

 The fighting in South Sudan has moved closer to the Uganda border after gunfire reportedly rocked Yei, a town just…

11 years ago

Nearly million people displaced by CAR conflict – UN

The number of internally displaced people in the Central African Republic (CAR) has more than doubled to 935,000 since December,…

11 years ago

DR Congo commander Ndala ‘killed in ambush’

The commander of government troops fighting Ugandan Islamist rebels in eastern DR Congo has been killed, a government spokesman said.…

11 years ago

Injuries in grenade attack at Kenya’s Diani resort

At least 10 people have been injured in a grenade attack at a Kenyan tourist resort south of the port…

11 years ago

South Sudan rebels attack key town

Anti-government rebels in South Sudan have attacked the key town of Bor, just hours before a deadline for a ceasefire…

11 years ago

We Will Crash You, M7 Warns Machar

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni warned South Sudan’s rebel chief Riek Machar to comply with a ceasefire deal ending Tuesday or…

11 years ago

Gunfire rocks DR Congo TV and airport

Gunfire has been heard at several locations in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, including the state TV and radio headquarters…

11 years ago

Keep off Kenya affairs, Raila tells Museveni

State House yesterday hit back at Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga who asked President Museveni to stop meddling in Kenya’s…

11 years ago