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Africa

Mozambican Police Open Fire on Opposition Supporters in Maputo

Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane during a march in Maputo on Wednesday, leaving at least 10 injured, according to Mondlane’s team and a human rights researcher in a Reuters report. A police spokesperson confirmed dispersing the crowd but provided no further details. The march took place just hours before President Daniel Chapo signed an agreement with some political parties to address ongoing protests over his […]

today6 March, 2025

Africa

Protesters Target Embassies Amid DRC Crisis

Demonstrators in Kinshasa attacked the embassies of Rwanda, France, Belgium, and the United States, condemning international inaction over the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Meanwhile, gunfire echoed through parts of Goma as Congolese troops clashed with militia fighters backed by Rwandan forces. The eastern city has turned into a battleground since fighters from the Tutsi-led M23 armed group and Rwandan troops entered central Goma on Sunday night.

today29 January, 2025

Uncategorized

Chadian Security Foils Attempted Attack on Presidential Compound

  A group of two dozen armed individuals attempted an attack on Chad’s presidential compound overnight but were neutralized by security forces, the public prosecutor revealed on Thursday. According to Reuters, gunfire erupted near the president’s office in N'Djamena on Wednesday night as the military cordoned off surrounding streets. The government later announced that the attempt to destabilize the country had been thwarted, assuring that the situation was under control. […]

today10 January, 2025

Africa

Gunfire Erupts in South Sudan’s Capital

  Heavy gunfire broke out in South Sudan's capital, Juba, on Thursday evening after security forces attempted to arrest the former head of the National Security Service. According to Reuters,tThe shooting, which began around 7 p.m. local time, lasted for over an hour before subsiding. A U.N. safety alert instructed staff to shelter in place as the situation unfolded.

today22 November, 2024

World

Jet Blue suspends Haiti flights after bullet hits plane

  Jet Blue Airlines will suspend all flights to and from Haiti for at least three weeks after one of its planes was hit by gunfire. American and Spirit Airlines have also cancelled flights to the island nation which is facing a security crisis amid worsening gang violence and political unrest. Ira Spitzer reports.  

today13 November, 2024