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Giulia Paravicini

Giulia Paravicini

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Africa|Political|World

Congo rebels dismiss ceasefire calls, capture strategic town

The leader of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo said on Thursday that a call by Kinshasa and Kigali for an immediate

Congo rebels dismiss ceasefire calls, capture strategic town
Africa|Political|World

Congo rebel leader brushes off ceasefire call, vowing to fight on

The leader of a rebel alliance that has seized swathes of east Congo told Reuters on Thursday that insurgents were not bound by a ceasefire call from Congo and

Congo rebel leader brushes off ceasefire call, vowing to fight on
Africa|Political|World

Ethiopia and Eritrea on path to war, Tigray officials warn

Longtime foes Ethiopia and Eritrea could be headed towards war, officials in a restive Ethiopian region at the centre of the tensions have

Ethiopia and Eritrea on path to war, Tigray officials warn
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Congo army desertion trials spotlight a force in tatters

Congolese soldiers in a mix of fatigues and street clothes crowded into a chapel last week to stand trial for crimes including rape and

Congo army desertion trials spotlight a force in tatters
Africa|Asia|Health|Political|US|World

U.S. aid freeze 'decimates' life-saving work globally, survey finds

Aid groups across the world have closed operations, laid off staff and halted life-saving work, including with

U.S. aid freeze 'decimates' life-saving work globally, survey finds
Africa|Political|World

Congolese church leaders push for peace talks between government, rebels

Congolese religious leaders are aiming to organise peace talks that would bring President Felix Tshisekedi's government, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and exiled

Africa|News|World

Sudanese refugees flee UN camp in Ethiopia following attacks

At least 1,000 Sudanese refugees have fled a camp run by the United Nations in northern Ethiopia following a series of shootings and robberies, three of the

Africa|News|World

In surprise move, Somalia asks U.N. to end political mission

Somalia's government has requested the termination of a U.N. political mission that has advised it on peace-building, security reforms and

Africa|News|World

Somalia to expel Ethiopian troops unless Somaliland port deal scrapped, official says

Somalia will expel thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country to help with security by the end of the year unless Addis Ababa scraps a disputed

Somalia to expel Ethiopian troops unless Somaliland port deal scrapped, official says
Africa|Economy|News|World

Kenya's president says tax protests 'hijacked' after they turn violent

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Tuesday security was his "utmost priority" after protests against a bill to raise taxes

Kenya's president says tax protests 'hijacked' after they turn violent
Africa|Economy|News|World

Kenya president backs down on tax hikes after deadly unrest

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday withdrew planned tax hikes, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed parliament, launched

Kenya president backs down on tax hikes after deadly unrest
Africa|News|US|World

Parts of Sudan are in famine, extent unclear, top US diplomat says

Parts of Sudan are in famine, a top U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday, adding that the extent of extreme hunger remained unclear nearly 14 months into a war

Parts of Sudan are in famine, extent unclear, top US diplomat says
Africa|Economy|News

After dramatic tax win, Kenya's young protesters plot next moves

After their stunning success in forcing the government to shelve $2.7 billion in tax hikes, young Kenyan activists are setting their sights higher,

After dramatic tax win, Kenya's young protesters plot next moves
Africa|Food|News

Famine watchdog projects 756,000 Sudanese face starvation in coming months

An estimated 756,000 people in Sudan could face catastrophic food shortages by September, according to a preliminary projection used by United

Famine watchdog projects 756,000 Sudanese face starvation in coming months
Africa|MidEast|News|World

Turkey mediating Somalia-Ethiopia talks on port deal

Turkey has begun mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier

Turkey mediating Somalia-Ethiopia talks on port deal
Africa|News|World

Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence

Somalia's government is seeking to slow the withdrawal of African peacekeepers and warning of a potential security vacuum,

Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
Crime|News|World

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

As a speed boat carrying more than a dozen Somali pirates bore down on their position in the western Indian Ocean, the

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies
Africa|MidEast|News|World

Second round of Somalia-Ethiopia talks in Turkey ends with no deal but progress made

A second round of Turkish-mediated talks between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the

News|World

UN World Food Program launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreads

The U.N.

UN World Food Program launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreads
Africa|Economy|News|Political|World

Egypt sends arms to Somalia following security deal, sources say

Egypt delivered its first military aid to Somalia in more than four decades on Tuesday, three diplomatic and Somali government sources said, a

Egypt sends arms to Somalia following security deal, sources say
Africa|News|World

UN weighs suspending relief to Ethiopia's Amhara after aid workers attacked, document shows

The United Nations is considering suspending relief operations, including food aid deliveries, in Ethiopia's Amhara region, following

UN weighs suspending relief to Ethiopia's Amhara after aid workers attacked, document shows
Africa|Political|World

Russian power creeps across West Africa with Equatorial Guinea mission

Russia has deployed up to 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea in recent weeks to protect the presidency, sources told

Russian power creeps across West Africa with Equatorial Guinea mission
Africa|Food|World

World Food Program’s troubles in Sudan hurt hunger relief, alienated donors - internal report

Serious problems in the United Nations World Food Program’s response to the Sudan crisis are hampering the organization’s ability to alleviate hunger in the

World Food Program’s troubles in Sudan hurt hunger relief, alienated donors - internal report

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