International

US Carries Out ‘Massive’ Strike Against IS in Syria

Damascus

The United States says its military has carried out a “massive strike” against the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria, following a deadly attack on American forces in the country.

The US Central Command (Centcom) said fighter jets, attack helicopters and artillery struck more than 70 targets at multiple locations…

Shock as Popular South African DJ Shot Dead in Johannesburg

Johannesburg

Shock and grief swept across South Africa on Tuesday after a well-known radio and club DJ was shot dead in Johannesburg, underscoring the country’s persistent struggle with violent crime. 
Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was gunned down in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon.…

Sudan’s RSF Accused of Concealing Mass Killings in el-Fasher – Researchers

Darfur

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are accused of attempting to conceal large-scale killings in the city of el-Fasher by burying and incinerating bodies, according to researchers from Yale University. 
The allegations follow widespread international outrage after reports of executions…

M23 Announces Withdrawal from DRC’s Uvira as US-Brokered Ceasefire Falters

UVIRA

The M23 armed group has announced plans to withdraw from the strategic town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following a request from the United States, days after capturing the town.

In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Alliance Fleuve…

At Least 37 Killed as Flash Floods Devastate Morocco’s Safi Region

Safi

At least 37 people have died following severe flash floods that struck Morocco’s coastal Safi region, according to the state broadcaster. Torrential rainfall on Sunday triggered sudden flooding that swept through the port city of Safi, carrying vehicles and large piles of debris through streets and…

Rebels Reportedly Enter Key DR Congo City Despite Trump-Brokered Peace Deal

Kinshasha

Rebel forces have reportedly entered Uvira, the last major government-held city in mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), prompting thousands of civilians to flee across the border into Burundi.

Residents said heavy artillery and sustained gunfire rocked the city on Wednesday,…