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UN rights chief urges de-escalation as fighting risks worsening Tigray crisis

UN rights chief urges de-escalation as fighting risks worsening Tigray crisis

Turk calls for political dialogue as civilians face arrests, displacement amid renewed clashes

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21 people killed in rebel attack in eastern DR Congo
09.02.2026

21 people killed in rebel attack in eastern DR Congo

Insurgents targeted 3 villages including Boti, Isigo and Mambimbi in North Kivu province, killing and burning houses, according to an official

Somalia reiterates criticism of Israel's recognition of Somaliland as violation of international law
09.02.2026

Somalia reiterates criticism of Israel's recognition of Somaliland as violation of international law

Minister of justice and constitutional affairs says such moves are not limited to Somalia, as Israel has history of similar violations over the years

Zambia records 20 new cholera cases in 24 hours, health minister says
09.02.2026

Zambia records 20 new cholera cases in 24 hours, health minister says

Capital Lusaka accounts for 11 cases as seasonal rains, flooding raise water contamination risk

Sudan reactivates IGAD membership after 2-year hiatus
09.02.2026

Sudan reactivates IGAD membership after 2-year hiatus

Khartoum says move follows assurances from Intergovernmental Authority on Development on sovereignty and non-interference

Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign military cooperation agreement
09.02.2026

Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign military cooperation agreement

Memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral defense and military cooperation, says Somali Defense Ministry