Africa

UN chief welcomes DR Congo, Rwanda peace deal
Antonio Guterres says it is 'significant step' toward de-escalation, peace, stability in region
UN chief welcomes DR Congo, Rwanda peace deal
Antonio Guterres says it is 'significant step' toward de-escalation, peace, stability in region

Sudan’s Sovereign Council leader agrees to 7-day ceasefire in El-Fasher
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' phone call to Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan results in ceasefire decision in North Darfur's capital city

African court rejects objections raised by Rwanda in DR Congo case
Court asks Rwanda to file submissions on merits of case within 90 days

DR Congo launches mass polio vaccination, targeting over 10M children
From June 26 to 28, newborns to children aged 5 years will be vaccinated in provinces of Kinshasa, Tanganyika, Haut-Lomami, Kongo Central, Haut-Katanga, as well as those up to 15 years old in Tshopo and Maniema

Sudanese army expands control in southeastern of country following battles with RSF
Military gains more areas in Blue Nile state after fighting with paramilitary group

29 killed in explosion, stampede at high school in Central African Republic
President Faustin-Archange Touadera declares 3 days of national mourning