Conflict Intensifies in DR Congo, as M23 Rebels Take Over Key CityEastern DR Congo faces conflict fueled by ethnic tensions and mineral wealth. M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, took control of Goma, making...
28 Jan, 2025, 11.32 PM IST
Israel insists it is doing all it can to protect civilians in Gaza and denies genocide chargesIsrael denies genocide charges at UN court over Gaza military op, emphasizes civilian protection. South Africa seeks emergency measures to ...
17 May, 2024, 07.28 PM IST
Top UN court stops short of ordering cease-fire in Gaza and demands Israel contain deathsThe top UN court has decided not to throw out genocide charges against Israel for its military offensive in Gaza, as part of a preliminary ...
26 Jan, 2024, 07.42 PM IST
Russia war a 'genocide,' trying to 'wipe out' Ukraine, says US President Joe BidenBiden's comments drew praise from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had encouraged Western leaders to use the term to describe R...
13 Apr, 2022, 06.54 PM IST
Russia trying to 'wipe out' Ukraine, war a 'genocide' : US President Joe BidenBiden's comments drew praise from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had encouraged Western leaders to use the term to describe R...
13 Apr, 2022, 12.36 PM IST
Explainer-Talks on Ukraine: peace deal or more Russian war?Turkey, which is trying to mediate, has said the two sides are nearing agreement on critical issues. Britain has warned that President Vlad...
22 Mar, 2022, 11.00 AM IST
Macron recognises France's 'responsibility' in Rwanda genocide"Standing here today, with humility and respect, by your side, I have come to recognise our responsibilities," Macron said in a speech at t...
27 May, 2021, 03.41 PM IST
South Sudan’s president appoints new army chiefSouth Sudan erupted into civil war soon after securing independence from Sudan in 2011, leading to an estimated 400,000 deaths and one of t...
11 Apr, 2021, 03.10 PM IST
France to open archive for period covering Rwandan genocideThe report, published in March, concluded that French authorities remained blind to the preparations for genocide as they supported the “ra...
06 Apr, 2021, 01.30 PM IST
Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict draws in fighters from MideastFighting has raged since September 27 in the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh, leaving several hundred dead. The enclave lies within A...
09 Oct, 2020, 02.32 PM IST
France arrests fugitive 'financier' of Rwanda genocideFrench police arrested Kabuga, once one of Rwanda's richest men, in a dawn raid in the Paris suburbs, where he had been living under a fals...
17 May, 2020, 07.25 AM IST
PM Modi leaves for Uganda after concluding two-day Rwanda visit"I thank the wonderful people of Rwanda for their warmth and affection. This visit adds tremendous strength to closer economic and cultural...
24 Jul, 2018, 06.36 PM IST
Indo-Africa ties strong, but can't be taken for granted: Hamid AnsariSources indicated that India is likely to sign a few MoUs during Ansari's visit in various sectors, though no official confirmation has bee...
19 Feb, 2017, 10.01 PM IST
- Gorilla numbers plummet by 77% in Congo05 Apr, 2016, 01.53 PM IST
- UN: $7 bn needed for 2009 humanitarian work
The United Nations asked Wednesday for $7 bn (5.5 bn euros) to fund its humanitarian work around the world in 2009 _ almost double last yea...
19 Nov, 2008, 09.03 PM IST
- Congo closes its border to cut rebel supply lines
Congo sealed its border with Uganda on Saturday to cut off a rebel group's supply line, government officials said.
31 Aug, 2008, 01.43 AM IST
- Low expectations as Rice heads to Africa
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice flies Tuesday to Addis Ababa to consult regional leaders and ministers about how to defuse tensions ...
02 Dec, 2007, 08.00 AM IST