The M23 armed group has pushed deeper into the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich eastern region after capturing the key cities of Goma and Bukavu in recent weeks. Some people sheltering in displacement camps in Sudan’s Gedaref state say they need food and medical care. In Morocco, the faithful observe Ramadan with some special traditions and some common rituals shared with other Muslims around the world.
Refugees
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Airstrikes in Sudan, particularly in Darfur, have intensified, causing widespread civilian casualties. Calm is returning to Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel movement, which controls the city, has ordered schools to resume operations after a brief suspension. Thousands of people said farewell to Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, who led the country to independence in 1990.