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Uganda’s IS-linked militants kill scores of villagers in east Congo attacks

Suspected Islamist militants killed at least 40 civilians in a string of attacks on several villages in east Democratic Republic of Congo over the past few days, according a local human rights group and a hospital worker. Assailants, believed to be members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), first targeted a group of villagers from […]

Egyptian Opposition Lawmakers Slam Sisi’s Fiscal Reforms

Lawmakers in Egypt on Sunday criticized President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s recent fiscal reforms. The 25-30 Alliance, a bloc of a small number of opposition MPs, demanded in a statement that Sisi cancel what it called “errant economic decisions” affecting the lower and middle classes. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has revived the North African nation’s […]

Burkina Faso’s Coup that Wasn’t: Government claims victory over shadowy plot

Burkina Faso’s government just dropped a bombshell, claiming they have foiled a massive plot to destabilize the country. It’s like something out of a spy thriller, complete with foreign conspirators, elaborate plans, and a dash of international intrigue. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana took to the airwaves to spill the beans. The cast of villains? A […]