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Perilous Eastern Corridor: Somali Migrant Details Dangers of Yemen Route

Mohamed Abdullhi Mahmoud, a 35-year-old Somali, recounts his harrowing journey from Djibouti to Yemen in 2008 via the Eastern Corridor, detailing the dangers of human trafficking, including overcrowded boats, violent smugglers, and exploitation in Saudi Arabia, resulting in an estimated 1,400 deaths...

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Belgium Denies Troop Deployment to DRC Amidst Rwandan Disinformation Claims

Belgium denies deploying hundreds of troops to the DRC to fight M23 rebels, attributing online claims to a Rwandan disinformation campaign amid severed diplomatic ties between the two countries following accusations of Belgian bias in the eastern DRC conflict, where approximately 10 Belgian soldiers...

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East African Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Cost Billions Annually

Open for Business reports that anti-LGBTQ+ laws in East Africa cost Kenya $2.7 billion–$7.8 billion, Uganda $586 million–$2.4 billion, Tanzania up to $1.1 billion, and Rwanda up to $45 million annually due to reduced funding, investment, and tourism.

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Sudanese Army Recaptured Khartoum from RSF; Kenya's Involvement Escalates Conflict

After days of intense fighting, Sudan's national army (SAF) retook control of Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Friday, potentially marking a significant turning point in the war; however, the RSF is retreating to Darfur, and Kenya's support for the RSF has led to a diplomatic crisis b...

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Doha Meeting Yields Ceasefire Commitment Amidst Ongoing Congo Conflict

Following failed peace talks in Luanda, Presidents Tshisekedi of Congo and Kagame of Rwanda met in Doha on March 18th, agreeing to an immediate ceasefire despite continued fighting in North Kivu; Qatar's economic leverage in Rwanda facilitated the meeting.

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Tigray Peace Agreement Under Threat Amidst Rising Tensions

Growing tensions between Ethiopia's Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and the interim administration threaten the fragile peace agreement, causing residents of Mekelle to fear renewed conflict and prepare for potential displacement or further violence, highlighting the unresolved issues fuelin...

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Congo-M23 Talks in Doha Stall Over Preconditions, Civilian Suffering Mounts

Direct talks between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group in Doha have stalled over preconditions, impacting civilians in Goma and Bukavu, occupied for over two months, while Qatar mediates after Angola failed.

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Ethiopia-Somaliland Trade Corridor Conference Focuses on Infrastructure Improvements

A conference in Addis Ababa is underway to improve the Berbera (Somaliland) to Addis Ababa trade corridor, with a $1 billion investment planned by DP World and participation from various regional mayors to address infrastructure challenges and unlock economic benefits.

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Five Former Presidents Appointed to Mediate DRC Conflict

A panel of five former African presidents has been appointed to mediate the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following the withdrawal of Angolan President Joao Lourenco and a boycott of unity government talks by the opposition, raising concerns about the long-term prospects for pe...

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DR Congo, Rwanda Agree to Ceasefire in Doha Talks

Presidents Tshisekedi and Kagame met in Doha on Tuesday, agreeing to an immediate ceasefire in eastern DR Congo's conflict with the M23 rebel group after failed peace talks in Angola; the ongoing violence has displaced over 1 million people since late January 2025, according to UNICEF.

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M23 Boycotts Angola Peace Talks Amidst EU Sanctions and Rwanda-Belgium Diplomatic Fallout

The M23 rebel group boycotted peace talks in Angola due to EU sanctions against its leaders and Rwandan officials, jeopardizing efforts to resolve the conflict in eastern Congo; despite this, the Congolese government will attend the talks, while Rwanda severed diplomatic ties with Belgium in respons...

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SADC Ends DRC Military Mission, Shifts to Political Solutions

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) ended its military mission in the DRC due to persistent M23 rebel hostilities, shifting focus to political solutions amidst uncertain direct negotiations between the DRC government and the M23, pushed by Angola, while the Nairobi peace process remain...

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