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In his affidavit, NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya argued that Parliament rushed the law and reinstated provisions that the Supreme Court had already declared unconstitutional in January 2025.

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With a population of more than 100 million, Egypt relies on the Nile for almost all its freshwater needs.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the claims are baseless and not a reflection of the official position or policy of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan.

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Addressing participants at the IGAD Youth Peace and Security Conference in Nairobi, Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu emphasised that the era of young people as mere observers is over.

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According to Joe Szlavik, Juba wants Washington to lift its travel ban on South Sudan and remove sanctions against some of its political elites, a sign that the US could be involved in any final arrangement.

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Jorine Najjemba, who completed her senior six studies last year, on Monday picked nomination forms to contest in the upcoming elections.

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The action comes amid a humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC, where M23 rebels and other armed groups have displaced millions.

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The visit follows weeks of diplomatic courtship, including direct phone calls and formal exchanges, and comes at a time when both countries are recalibrating their strategic interests.

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The civil war, which began in April 2023 between the RSF and the Sudanese army, has plunged Sudan into violent conflict, killing thousands and forcing more than 10 million people from their homes.

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Supreme Military Court chairman Liban Ali Yarrow also issued a stern warning to Al-Shabaab supporters in Somalia, stating that they will be executed by firing squad if found.

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Most returns have taken place in the volatile east, with over two million people going back to their villages in North Kivu province and more than 600,000 in neighbouring South Kivu.

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A video report released by the UK-based Centre for Information Resilience used satellite imagery, online videos, and photographs to trace vehicles from the site to Sudan’s Zamzam displacement camp.

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According to a statement from Somalia’s Defence Ministry, the incident followed an unprovoked assault by militias led by Mahamoud Sayod Adan on SNA bases near Beled Hawa.

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Under the agreement, UNSOS will provide non-lethal equipment, transport assistance, medical support, and specialised training to help the army secure and stabilise areas recently reclaimed from the armed group Al-Shabaab.

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VP Mpango stressed that campaign events should only take place at approved venues and times, that unauthorised protests must be stopped, and that all candidates should be protected regardless of their political views.

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The discussions brought together Mustafa Sheekh Ali Duhulow, Director General of the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Authority, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Richard H. Riley, and Matthew Younger, head of the embassy’s Political and Economic Affairs Section.

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Dr Omondi emphasised that the site’s creation would not displace residents or interfere with their daily economic activities, noting instead that it was designed to attract investment and promote sustainable tourism.

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According to Uganda’s army spokesperson, Maj-Gen Felix Kulayigye, the confrontation began when South Sudanese soldiers crossed into Ugandan territory and set up camp.

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Francois Gasana, 53, was extradited after being detained in Norway in 2022 on charges of murder during the genocide.

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Set for completion in 2029, the airport will be the largest in Africa and is designed to handle up to 100 million passengers annually.

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The refusal comes despite arguments from Besigye’s legal team that he should be released, as he has been held for more than 180 days without trial.

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The network condemned what it described as "a brutal attack," stating that it constitutes a full-fledged "war crime" and reflects a systematic pattern by the RSF of targeting civilians in Sudan.

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The order, issued on July 28, bars non-citizens from operating in 15 sectors, including mobile money transfer, courier services, salons, real estate, tour guiding, and small industries.

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M23 argued that the claim of massacres targeting farmers in these areas defies logic, pointing to a lack of proper verification in the UN’s findings.

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The 20th edition of Kwita Izina will unfold in the foothills of Volcanoes National Park, in Musanze District, northern Rwanda, and the baby gorillas to be named include 18 born in 2024.

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The UN has warned that "everyone" in the besieged capital of North Darfur was under a daily struggle to survive, with food prices soaring and no access to humanitarian aid.

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Citing military sources, the TV reported that the Sudanese air force launched a surprise strike on the runway of Nyala International Airport in South Darfur State earlier on Wednesday.

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Cargo operations also played a key role in the airline's performance, with 785,323 tonnes of freight moved over the period under review.

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The move follows resolutions made during the Second Joint Roundtable of Directors of Public Prosecutions (DPPs) and Inspectors General of Police from EAC member states, held in Nairobi this week.

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After decades of exile, Congolese refugees cautiously return home -- only to find their villages changed, their land gone. But hope persists amid the ruins.

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The Sudanese aviation regulator said it was working with airlines to rebook affected passengers travelling between the two countries, as the abrupt halt caught many off guard.

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The steep decline in support—largely due to global funding reductions from key donors such as USAID—has severely strained access to essential services, including food distribution, healthcare, clean water, and sanitation.

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As the epicentre of conflict and displacement, Mogadishu experiences profound disruptions to educational access.

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Speaking to the BBC Somali service, Jubaland Vice President Mohamed Sayid said their forces were not inside Kenya but stationed near the border.

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Fourteen additional RSF members have also been implicated in connection with Khamis' killing.

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Sudan's Foreign Ministry levelled the allegations in a recent statement, claiming to have "irrefutable evidence" to support the claims.

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Local media reports indicate that the convictions are linked to trafficking activities along the dangerous "eastern route", which is commonly used by migrants from the Horn of Africa heading to Gulf countries via the Red Sea and Yemen in search of greener pastures.

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MSF is now calling for accountability and firm guarantees of staff safety from authorities and all parties involved in the conflict, including armed groups operating in Morobo and Yei River counties.

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The report documented 23 confirmed cases of rape during the review period but warned that the actual number is likely much higher due to stigma and fear of retaliation.

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South Sudan faces both worsening droughts and record-breaking floods that destroy crops and fuel food insecurity. These climate shocks can have implications for conflict.

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The fire, which began at approximately 6:00 pm in the Yaaqshid District, continued for several hours and was only fully contained by nightfall.

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The Rapid Support Forces, originally formed from the Janjaweed militias in 2000s Darfur, later became a powerful state-backed paramilitary group that now rivals Sudan’s army for political and economic control.

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Uganda and South Sudan have also established a joint working committee to address ongoing tensions in the border area, where confrontations between UPDF patrols and South Sudanese forces have occasionally raised concerns.

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Uganda's progressive refugee policy allows refugees to live, work and access public services, but funding shortfalls are drastically impacting aid delivery.

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The US State Department has already sent Kigali a list of names for the first batch, with the initial 10 deportees expected to arrive soon, according to a senior official.

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The cholera outbreak is unfolding against a backdrop of deepening catastrophe. Since the war between rival militaries erupted in April 2023, critical infrastructure has been decimated, millions displaced, and food systems dismantled.

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Prices of food items such as sorghum and wheat are more than four times higher than elsewhere in the country, while many families are unable to afford even the most basic items.

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The new instrument, known as the EACBond, replaces the need for multiple national customs bonds when transporting goods across member states, streamlining the process and reducing costs.

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Since May 10, 2024, fierce clashes have engulfed El Fasher, pitting the Sudanese Armed Forces and their allies against the Rapid Support Forces.

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Although earlier projections had anticipated modest improvements in food security following the 2024 meher harvest, millions of people—especially in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, and drought-affected areas of the Somali and Oromia regions—remain classified in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) or worse.

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Once a refuge for over 300,000 displaced people, the camp was later transformed into a heavily fortified military and artillery base, according to local media reports.

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