South Africa-Mozambique: Probe in video showing soldiers burning corpses

The South African military (SANDF) intervening in Mozambique against jihadists said Tuesday it is investigating the involvement of its soldiers after a video widely shared on social media showed soldiers burning dead bodies. The command is “investigating the involvement of its members in this despicable act,” the SANDF said in a statement. “The culprits will […]

USA reiterates support for Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan for the Sahara it views as ‘serious, credible, realistic’

US Deputy Assistant Secretary for North Africa, Joshua Harris, reiterated, on Thursday, from Rabat the United States’ support for the Morocco-proposed autonomy plan as a “serious, credible and realistic” solution to the dispute over the Sahara. “The United States continues to view Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as serious, credible and realistic,” the US Embassy in Rabat […]

DRC’s ex-leader Kabila sentenced to death in absentia for treason and war crimes

Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, has been sentenced to death in absentia by a military court on charges of treason, war crimes, and conspiracy linked to the brutal M23 rebellion in the country’s east. The verdict, delivered Tuesday (30 September) in Kinshasa, marks a dramatic fall from grace for […]