Congo Announces FDLR Disarmament Deal as Rwanda Cries Foul Over Militia Protocol
The Democratic Republic of Congo says a formal FDLR disarmament protocol signed with the Rwanda-linked militia fulfils a key obligation under the Washington Accords. Kigali has rejected the move as legally invalid, arguing Kinshasa is avoiding its commitment to dismantle the armed group.
Mandera IED Attack Kills 5 Kenyan Security Officers Near Somalia Border
Five Kenyan security officers were killed in a Mandera IED attack near the Somalia border after suspected al-Shabaab militants detonated an improvised explosive device and launched an ambush on their patrol.
Libya Power Outage Protests Escalate as Army Moves to Restore Gas Supplies
Protests over electricity shortages in Libya escalated after demonstrators stormed the Mellitah Oil and Gas complex and shut gas supplies to power plants, forcing authorities to deploy security forces.
Ogun poly students shut down Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway over colleague’s killing
Students of D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic in Itori, Ogun State, blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway after the Ogun polytechnic student killing during an overnight robbery attack. The protest brought traffic to a standstill ..
Naridon Village Attack Leaves More Than 30 Dead in Kaduna’s Kauru LGA
More than 30 people have been killed in the Naridon village attack in Kaduna State after suspected gunmen stormed the community, opened fire on residents and set homes and shops ablaze.
