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Rwanda: We are not involved in Mugunga Camp bombing

Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Rwandan government has vehemently denied its alleged involvement in the bombing that occurred in the Lushagala site, Mugunga district, in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), resulting in the death of 16 displaced civilians. The incident occurred following heavy fighting between the …

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Arms race: Made-in-Africa military drones on the rise

Although Africa is a significant importer of drones, six countries are taking the lead in developing security self-reliance by increasing local production of these small unmanned aircraft. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) become increasingly critical for modern armed forces, African countries are investing in …

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Kenya floods death toll rises to 210 as heavy rains persist

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | The death toll from the raging floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Kenya since March has risen to 210, with dozens of people still missing, the government announced on Friday. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said that 196,296 people have been …

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