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DRC-M23 Qatar-led peace talks falter as violence escalates in Congo’s east

Despite “significant efforts” by Qatari mediators, peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and M23 rebels have missed key deadlines, as violence intensifies across eastern regions. A draft peace agreement — based on a Declaration of Principles signed in Doha on 19 July — was shared with both sides, according to a […]

Rwanda Receives 164 Refugees from Libya in Overnight UNHCR Evacuation

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Rwanda announced early on Thursday that 164 refugees and asylum seekers were transferred overnight from Libya to Rwanda under an emergency evacuation arrangement. According to the agency, the latest relocation brings the total number of evacuees moved from Libya to Rwanda since 2019 to 2,924. Of […]

New commercial maritime route to connect Agadir, Dakar

A new commercial maritime route, operated by Atlas Marine Group, will connect Morocco’s Agadir to Senegal’s Dakar. The new maritime link is meant to optimize freight transport and meet the logistical challenges related to overland routes. The new route will facilitate the flow of trade between Morocco and West African countries by reducing transport costs […]