Kagame also questioned the effectiveness of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the DRC, MONUSCO, stating it had failed to resolve the security issues in the mineral-rich eastern region.

As a result of the attack, MSF has been forced to suspend all movements for outreach activities in Nasir and Ulang Counties.

The fierce fighting that has so far killed over 40 terrorists deep inside a rugged mountain where forces are battling a resurgent ISIS militant in Puntland State of Somalia.

This follows reports that over 170 death row inmates have been transferred to Angenga prison for execution.

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities to Somali forces.

The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement with Somaliland.

Besigye’s defence had argued that the trial was invalid, citing the alleged abduction and Uganda’s lack of jurisdiction over events that took place in Kenya.

The RSF chose to withdraw after being overwhelmed in the lead-up to the takeover, sources in the paramilitary said.

Local officials have also reported widespread damage to homes, schools, health centres, and roads.

Puntland officials say hundreds of ISIS fighters from the Middle East have been sneaking into its eastern rugged Golis and Alimiskaad mountainous region.

The army posted a video appearing to show troops inside the city, which is the capital of El Gezira state, an agricultural and trading hub that has been held by the RSF since December 2023.

The outcomes of the meeting are expected to shape policies that drive economic growth and ensure food security across the continent.

The leaders reaffirmed that the stability of the region requires strong cooperation between the two countries based on mutual trust, confidence and respect.

Since the outbreak of the war, when RSF soldiers looted dozens of banks and blocked farming, the army-aligned government has struggled to pay salaries.

The five prisoners are in jail to serve various sentences for murder committed three months ago with the main suspect sentenced to death by firing squad.

On his way back from Ghana where he attended President John Mahama's inauguration, Ruto made a brief stop in Luanda for talks on regional peace, bilateral relations, and cooperation within the AU.

If elected, Somalia pledged to strengthen the AU's peacekeeping efforts by sharing "valuable lessons learned from its own experience fighting the terror group, Al-Shabaab."

Sudan's army and RSF have been fighting for almost two years, creating a humanitarian crisis in which UN agencies struggle to deliver relief.

He urged all conflicting parties to engage in peace talks through the Luanda and Nairobi regional peace processes and refrain from actions that could violate both national and regional commitments under the Peace, Security, and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the DRC and the region.

Sudan accused Kenya of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and interfering in its internal affairs.

He reiterated that the condemnation failed to address the root cause of the war in Eastern DRC and call for direct political talks between the DRC government and the M23, to find a lasting solution to the conflict, a suggestion that DRC has maintained its objection to.

Farhia, a well-known Somali celebrity, passed away in Mogadishu on Wednesday morning after a brief illness.

Bulcha Demeksa will be remembered as a visionary, a statesman, and a tireless advocate for justice, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire generations to come.

A successful pilot exercise in remote areas, primarily targeting illegal mining activities and other security concerns, led to the decision to introduce drones for road safety.

The decision follows Karua’s resubmission of her application after the council initially rejected it.

The development follows high-level talks in Mogadishu led by Ethiopian Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed, who visited the Somali capital for discussions aimed at deepening security cooperation.

The project is expected to provide irrigation for up to 10,000 hectares of agricultural land, enhancing local food production and supporting the livelihoods of farmers in the region.

Head of M23’s political wing Bertrand Bisimwa, termed the group’s efforts as an “existential war” to protect Congolese Tutsis, who he claims have long faced discrimination due to their ethnic links to Rwanda.

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities to Somali forces.