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UN warns of ‘alarming situation’ as M23 rebels expand offensive in eastern DRC

The United Nations has raised alarm over the growing control of M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with fears that the group could seize additional provinces. Bintou Keita, the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo (MONUSCO), briefed the UN Security Council on Thursday (27 March), revealing that M23 rebels now […]

Egypt in talks with five financial institutions to finance Aswan-Toshka railway project

Egypt is negotiating with five international financial institutions funding for planned Aswan-Toshka railway project linking the Arab republic to neighboring Sudan, reports say. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank, World Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and Islamic Development Bank, Arab Finance reports citing Al Mal. The media did not disclose the […]

Burundi: Ex-Premier Bunyoni arrested on coup allegations

Burundi authorities have arrested former Prime Minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni, who was on the run following an arrest warrant in connection to alleged coup against incumbent leader Evariste Ndayishimiye. The Eastern African country’s ministry of Justice announced Sunday the arrest of Bunyoni who was sacked in September. “Alain Guillaume Bunyoni is currently in the hands […]