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Chad: Three-day national mourning to pay tribute to soldiers killed by Boko Haram

The Chadian government Wednesday decreed a three-day mourning nationwide to pay tribute to several soldiers killed in Lake Chad province by Boko Haram insurgents. Armed forces posted in the province came under an attack attributed to Nigeria-based Boko Haram insurgent group. The Chadian government in a statement said the attack which took place on Bouka-Toulloroum […]

Eastern Congo ceasefire collapses as m23 rebels maintain strategic positions

The fragile ceasefire between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed rebels in eastern Congo deteriorated Monday as M23 fighters reneged on withdrawal commitments from the strategic town of Walikale while accusing the army of violating agreed terms. M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka claimed government forces failed to remove attack drones from the area, declaring this “a major obstacle […]

Trump Plans to Delay Decision on Moving Embassy to Jerusalem

Trump is planning to sign a six-month waiver on moving the US embassy to Jerusalem, US media reported, after news leaks spoke of an upcoming recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel triggering strong condemnation across the Muslim world. These reports come after President Trump told Palestinian, Jordanian and Egyptian governments that he intends to […]