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DRC: clashes between M23 rebels, govt forces intensify in country’s east

Conflict between one of eastern Congo’s most active rebel groups and the government armed forces is intensifying in the country’s Masisi territory, which has prompted residents of the region’s largest city of Goma to flee the area. As fighters from the infamous M23 rebel group are attacking a community considered the last line of defense […]

Death of Colombian drug baron exposes Polisario’s ties to international drug trafficking gangs

The death of Iván Roberto Duque, aka Ernesto Baez, a Colombian warlord with links to drug trafficking networks, exposed deals between the Polisario separatist group and drug barons in Medellin worth millions of dollars. After the passing away of Ernesto Baez, some of his companions could finally freely express their minds. A relative of Baez […]

Benin: Coalition backing President Talon wins majority at January 8 legislatives

The independent electoral body in Benin (CENA) announced Wednesday provisional results of January 8 legislatives with parties allied to President Patrice Talon winning the majority of seats in the 109-seat legislature. Progressive Union for Renewal (UP-R), led by former Justice Minister Joseph Djogenou, is credited with 37.56 of votes, accounting for 53 seats. Republican Bloc […]