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East Africa leaders agree regional force for DRCongo, urge ceasefire
East African leaders agreed Monday to establish a regional force to try to end conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and called for an immediate ceasefire. "The problems affecting the region like the crisis in Congo need a collective approach from all regional members of the East African Community," Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said on Twitter as the meeting got under way.
Gunmen kidnap dozens after attacking churches in NW Nigeria
Gunmen from a criminal gang have kidnapped 36 people after attacking several villages and two churches in northwest Nigeria, a local government official said Monday. "We have established 36 people were kidnapped by the bandits, who attacked the villages in Kajuru local government on Sunday," Aruwan said.
China offers to mediate Horn of Africa disputes
China on Monday offered to play the role of mediator to resolve disputes in the Horn of Africa, on the opening day of a regional gathering in the Ethiopian capital. "I am ready to provide mediation for the peaceful settlement of disputes, based on the will of the countries in this region," said Xue Bing, Beijing's first special envoy for the Horn of Africa.
West Ham sign Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd
West Ham announced the signing of Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd on Monday in a deal worth a reported £30 million ($37 million) once add-ons are included. "I am delighted to welcome Nayef to West Ham United," said the Hammers manager.
Judo helps fight xenophobia in South Africa
In a newly renovated white building in a South African township about 20 children in judogi and others in school uniforms tumble around on a tatami under the watchful eye of a coach. They are from a nearby primary school and regularly gather for judo classes here in Alexandra township, north of the Johannesburg inner city and in the shadow of the financial hub of Sandton.
Kenya's khat producers eager to resume exports to Somalia
As the afternoon sun starts to dip over central Kenya, the town of Maua buzzes with activity as the khat harvest arrives. "The resumption (of trade) would be like a rebirth" for the region, said Kimathi Munjuri, chairman of the Nyambene Miraa Traders Association in central Kenya.
Tunisian protesters decry constitutional reform plans, judicial purge
Hundreds demonstrated on Sunday in Tunisia's capital against a planned referendum on constitutional changes and President Kais Saied's recent firing of dozens of judges. Rights groups have condemned Saied's firing earlier this month of the 57 judges as a "deep blow to judicial independence".
UN warns African refugees face food cuts due to inadequate funds
The UN's World Food Programme warned on Sunday that refugees in East and West Africa faced smaller food rations due to a surge in demand and insufficient funding. Three-quarters of refugees in East Africa supported by the United Nations' programme have seen their rations reduced by up to 50 percent, WFP said, with those in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda the worst affected.
Abiy walks fine line in possible peace talks in Ethiopia
For the first time since war erupted in Ethiopia's north 19 months ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has signalled he's open to negotiate with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). "The prime minister, the country and the region are better served if he tries to bring all of his allies to the table with the TPLF (rather) than going it alone now." ayv/sva/np/amu/gw
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