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The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) launched deadly attacks in North Kivu, DRC, between August 9-16, killing nearly 40 civilians and kidnapping over a hundred. The violence, including looting and property destruction, follows ongoing clashes with Congolese forces and a failed peace deal. MONUSCO has increased military presence.
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Uganda has agreed to a temporary deal with the US to accept third-country nationals facing deportation, excluding criminals and minors. The deal aims to facilitate US deportations, with Uganda expressing a preference for African nationals. The agreement follows similar arrangements with Eswatini and South Sudan amid US efforts to accelerate deportations.
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The US has deported several individuals with criminal backgrounds to African nations including Uganda, Eswatini, South Sudan, and Rwanda, amid ongoing debates over the legality and motives behind these agreements. The deportations involve high-profile cases like Kilmar Abrego Garcia, raising concerns over human rights and diplomatic implications. The story highlights US foreign policy and immigration enforcement strategies as of September 2025.
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The US has continued deporting migrants to African nations, with Rwanda, South Sudan, Eswatini, and Uganda accepting individuals, including those with criminal backgrounds. The first group of seven deportees arrived in Rwanda in mid-August, part of a broader, secretive US-Africa deportation agreement.
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In September 2025, the ICC will decide whether to confirm charges against Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, over atrocities committed in Uganda between 2002-2005. Kony remains at large, and his trial hinges on his presence, with the court weighing evidence for potential prosecution.
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A series of recent fatal accidents include a motorcycle collision in Brazil killing a footballer, a bus crash in Uganda causing dozens of deaths, and a home crash in Nashville after a car driven by an impaired teen. Authorities urge caution amid ongoing investigations.
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Cameroon’s President Paul Biya begins an eighth term amid protests and allegations of electoral fraud, while Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan is re-elected in a vote marked by repression and opposition disqualification. Both countries face international criticism over democratic processes and human rights abuses.
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Recent reports project over 7.5 million South Sudanese will face crisis-level hunger in 2026, driven by conflict, flooding, and access issues. The situation is compounded by ongoing violence, economic instability, and disrupted food systems, with millions at risk of malnutrition and famine. Humanitarian access remains critically limited.
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The ICC's Pre-Trial Chamber confirmed charges against Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, for atrocities committed in Uganda between 2002 and 2005. Kony remains at large, but the ruling advances efforts for his arrest and trial, marking a historic in absentia decision.
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Recent attacks in Mali and Congo highlight ongoing insecurity. In Mali, TikTok user Mariame Cissé was abducted and executed by armed jihadists linked to JNIM amid a fuel blockade. In Congo, ADF rebels killed 11 women in North Kivu, amid a pattern of deadly violence by armed groups.