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Howe dodges Wissa AFCON questions amid club-country row

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe faces mounting pressure as he avoids questions about Yoane Wissa's potential Africa Cup of Nations departure, setting up a club-versus-country battle that could derail the Magpies' season.

ISIS butchers slaughter 19 in Congo village massacre

Islamic State militants have launched a horrific overnight assault on a remote Congolese village, murdering 19 civilians in cold blood and burning homes to the ground in the latest bloody escalation of central Africa's terror crisis.

Prince Harry's charity accused of 'neocolonialism'

The Duke of Sussex faces serious allegations as African Parks, the conservation charity he presides over, stands accused of human rights abuses and 'fortress conservation' tactics by a Congolese ministry.

Nepal Floods: 14 Dead as Monsoon Rains Wreak Havoc

Deadly flash floods and landslides triggered by relentless monsoon rains have killed at least 14 people across Nepal, with neighbouring Indian states also on high alert as rivers overflow.

Sophie Duchess Returns to Congo Supporting Survivors

The Duchess of Edinburgh makes her second visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, championing women's rights and meeting survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones with the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Congo ex-president's son sentenced to death for corruption

In a dramatic ruling, a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has handed down a death sentence to Joseph Kabila's adopted son for embezzling nearly $50 million, sending shockwaves through the nation's political establishment.

Kabila accused of secret Rwandan citizenship

A bombshell Democratic Republic of Congo Senate investigation alleges ex-President Joseph Kabila holds Rwandan citizenship, potentially explaining his controversial relationship with Kigali during his 18-year rule.

Uganda halts tourism after alleged tourist abduction

Uganda suspends tourism in the UNESCO-listed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park after a suspected militant attack targets a group of tourists, raising security fears for the region's endangered mountain gorillas.

Red Cross Warns of Catastrophic Crisis in Eastern Congo

The International Red Cross sounds the alarm on a severe humanitarian emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a surge in fighting displacing tens of thousands and overwhelming aid efforts near Goma.

Ebola Outbreak Surges in Congo Amid Pandemic Lockdown

As the world battles Covid-19, a new Ebola crisis explodes in the Congo. Lockdown measures are hindering the fight, causing deaths to surge. Health officials sound the alarm on a potential dual-pandemic catastrophe.

DRC Boat Disaster: 180+ Dead in Congo River Tragedy

A major maritime disaster has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo as overcrowded boats capsize on the Congo River, claiming at least 180 lives in one of Africa's deadliest recent accidents.

Ebola Outbreak Doubles in Congo, Pandemic Fears Grow

The World Health Organisation sounds the alarm as the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo rapidly escalates, with cases doubling and fears mounting over a potential global health emergency.

Newcastle's win overshadowed by Brentford's Wissa injury

Newcastle United's 3-2 comeback win over Wolves is overshadowed by a serious injury to Brentford's Yoane Wissa while on international duty with DR Congo, leaving the Bees furious and facing an attacking crisis.

Ebola Outbreak Declared Pandemic in Congo

UK health authorities have escalated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a full pandemic, triggering urgent lockdown protocols and travel advisories. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and containment strategies.

Benidorm Submerged: Apocalyptic Flash Floods Cause Chaos

A sudden and violent storm has unleashed chaos in Benidorm, with torrential floods sweeping through the city, turning roads into raging rivers and trapping tourists and residents. See the shocking footage and full report.

Deadly Flash Floods Inundate Bali Tourist Zones

Tragedy strikes Bali as catastrophic flash floods claim multiple lives, including foreign tourists, and force mass evacuations. Latest updates on the emergency response and travel warnings.

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