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Violent Clashes Erupt Between Malian Army and Azawad Rebels In a fresh wave of conflict, skirmishes erupted on Thursday afternoon along the Mali-Algeria border. The Malian army, bolstered by its Wagner Group allies, tangled with the Azawad people's rebels of the CSP-DPA (Strategic Framework for the Defense of the People of Azawad) near Tinzaouatene. This volatile region has seen increased military activities as the Fama family patrols the area consistently. Earlier this week, the Malian military proclaimed control over…

EU Bolsters Efforts to End Sudan's Conflict EU Bolsters Efforts to End Sudan's Conflict The European Union vows to back every feasible initiative aimed at concluding the prolonged conflict in Sudan. Top officials have underscored their commitment to peace, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach. "We'll leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of peace," said an EU spokesperson. Sudan, caught in a vortex of violence for years, continues to grapple with civil unrest, significantly destabilizing…

Amnesty International Demands Arms Embargo for Sudan Amnesty International Demands Arms Embargo for Sudan Amid the chaos still ravaging the nation, Amnesty International implored the UN on July 25, 2024, to broaden the arms embargo from Darfur to encompass all of Sudan. This plea underscores the dire need to halt the influx of weapons and ammunition into a country besieged by a brutal conflict between opposing factions. Hostilities have been ongoing since April 15, 2023, leaving the region…

UN Appeals for Global Action to End Sudan Conflict On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the United Nations urgently called on the international community to ramp up efforts to halt the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The skirmish, ignited on April 15, 2023, involves the regular army clashing with their offshoots, the Rapid Support Forces (RFS). The UN's Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan embarked on a critical mission to Chad from June 30 to July 18. During this period, the team visited refugee camps brimming with…

Journalists Caught in Crossfire: Sudan’s Hidden War In this third week of our Threats to News series, we spotlight the relentless dedication of journalists around the globe who navigate immense challenges. Today, our focus is on Sudan, a nation embroiled in a violent struggle for power that has been raging for over 15 months. This brutal conflict between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militias has led to the displacement of more than 10 million people. Despite the scale of the crisis, media coverage…

Tigray's Ongoing Struggles: A Broken Land Barely Healing Nearly two years after the end of the conflict, Tigray, nestled in the northern region of Ethiopia, continues to grapple with colossal challenges. Despite the peace pact inked in Pretoria twenty months prior, the process of rebuilding is painstakingly slow or virtually stagnant. Take the Negash Mosque as a poignant example. Constructed in the 7th century, it holds the title of the oldest mosque in Africa. Tragically, it endured an assault by Eritrean forces in…

Le Phare Highlights Renewed Tensions and Internal Conflicts The daily newspaper Le Phare has taken aim at the Rwandan military and their allies, alleging that they have repeatedly ignored the cease-fire brokered by the United States from July 5 to 19. According to this publication, this malevolent alliance has been plunging ahead with a campaign to seize new regions in Lubero, Rutshuru, Masisi, and Nyiragongo. Le Phare reports that on Monday, an explosion near the village of Bweremana tragically ended four lives and…

Trump Vows to End Ukraine-Russia Conflict through Negotiations Speaking on Truth Social, US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump revealed he had a "great call" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump committed to ending the conflict between Ukraine and Russia through diplomatic discussions. Zelensky confirmed their conversation, expressing gratitude for the US's military support. However, he did not mention any attempts to resolve the 28-month-long conflict in his post on X (formerly known as Twitter).…

Sudan Crisis: The World's Gravest Humanitarian Turmoil According to the UN, Sudan faces an unprecedented humanitarian disaster, displacing over 13 million people, either as refugees or internally. These are staggering numbers, painting a grim picture of the current crisis. On Thursday, July 11, Switzerland hosted indirect talks between the warring factions under the United Nations' guidance. These discussions aim to broker a ceasefire and facilitate aid deliveries to those in dire need. “The situation is dire,” remarked…

This is one other step in the direction of a doable peace between the federal authorities and the TPLF's Tigrayan rebels. While the battle has been happening for a yr and a half, the Ethiopian authorities has introduced a humanitarian ceasefire, which is able…