Jojo, a gorilla who spent his early life in solitary captivity, now lives in a sanctuary but remains alone. His carers hope to find him a companion, but regulatory obstacles and concerns about his ability to bond make this goal challenging.
9 min readFederal forces rapidly advanced into Tigray's capital Mekelle in late September, but analysts and residents disagree sharply on whether the conflict is truly over. The TPLF claims strategic withdrawal, fighting continues in multiple regions, and the humanitarian situation remains dire.
10 min readA military court in DR Congo has sentenced 66 soldiers to death for cowardice and mutiny during clashes with rebel forces. The verdicts follow a pattern of mass trials as the army struggles with discipline issues amid ongoing conflict in the east.
4 min readNine foreign nationals aged 20-26 have been arrested in South Africa after being caught preparing to board flights to join the Russia-Ukraine war. The arrests occurred at OR Tambo Airport and a hotel in Johannesburg, involving Interpol and international law enforcement agencies.
4 min readAt least 34 migrants have died after a wooden boat sank off Senegal while heading to Spain's Canary Islands. One person was rescued, with search operations continuing to locate missing passengers. The tragedy highlights the deadly Atlantic crossing route.
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