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KEY POINTS Russia vetoed the US resolution on Western Sahara, and the competing Russian proposal also failed. The US draft backed Morocco’s autonomy plan and proposed reducing MINURSO’s military component …

KEY POINTS Eric Nshimiye was convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice in Boston. Prosecutors said he lied about his alleged role in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. He is scheduled to …

KEY POINTS Ethiopia has acquired 12 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia. Abiy also announced plans to acquire four S-400 air defence systems. The acquisitions come amid renewed Tigray tensions and …

KEY POINTS Tanzania and Angola plan to link their rail corridors through Zambia and the DRC. The proposed route will connect the Lobito Corridor to TAZARA. Tanzania is also assessing …

KEY POINTS US sanctions Rwanda’s defence ministry over alleged support for Congo rebels. Rwandan financial institution Zigama is accused of facilitating military purchases and gold transfers. Congo welcomed the sanctions, …

KEY POINTS Airlines want the CDC to reconsider Ebola travel declarations due from November 3. Industry groups warn compliance could cost millions and disrupt airline operations. The rules require US-bound …

KEY POINTS Families of victims are demanding justice and medical support one year after Tanzania’s election violence. Amnesty International accuses the government of suppressing critics and failing to hold security …

KEY POINTS Dozens of Somali soldiers were reportedly killed in fighting with al-Shabaab in southern Somalia. The defence ministry said 75 militants were killed and 56 wounded. Soldiers reported that …

KEY POINTS Algeria’s parliament approves sending troops to Niger, the country’s first overseas deployment since 1973. The mission is intended to protect economic interests and energy infrastructure, including facilities linked …

KEY POINTS Gabon has lifted an eight-month suspension of social media platforms. The ban was imposed in February over claims that online content fuelled conflict and division. The restriction drew …