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Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Doha Peace Framework

Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have signed a framework agreement for a peace deal to end decades of conflict in the mineral-rich east. Discover the details and remaining challenges.

Pregnant Brit gets 10 years in Congo cocaine case

Bella Hennessy, a 31-year-old British mother, has been sentenced to 10 years in a Congolese prison after being caught with 2kg of cocaine while heavily pregnant, exposing the grim reality of international drug trafficking operations.

Prince Andrew's Secret UAE Palace Hideaway Exposed

Exclusive investigation uncovers Duke of York's clandestine Middle Eastern residence as monarchy faces fresh embarrassment. The luxury Abu Dhabi villa becomes royal refuge during Epstein fallout.

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.

Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'

Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.

Bushra El-Turk's Oum: A Son's Musical Quest in London

Discover how Bushra El-Turk's deeply personal opera 'Oum: A Son's Quest for His Mother' combines Middle Eastern traditions with contemporary classical music in a stunning London production that explores family, identity and cultural heritage.

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.

Palestinian food sales surge 30% in UK shops

British consumers are driving unprecedented growth for Palestinian food brand Zaytoun, with sales surging over 30% as shoppers deliberately choose ethical alternatives to mainstream products.

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.

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