The Las Anod conflict complicates the mission for true independence from Somalia
It is not clear yet whether the Taliban government will clamp down on the illicit trade
The United Nations has hailed a deal to ‘end all hostilities’ and ‘protect civilians’ after days of deadly clashes in the capital
The International Criminal Court is to hand down its judgement against Congolese ex-militia boss Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui.
A UN-backed military operation in eastern Congo is likely to cause widespread suffering for thousands of civilians, warns aid agency Oxfam.
Militiamen welcomed the Sudanese president to Darfur on Wednesday, two weeks after an arrest warrant was issued against him for alleged war crimes.
Colombian troops have killed a Farc guerrilla commander accused of ordering extortion and bombings around Bogota, said authorities.
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/ 15 November 2008
Despite calls for a ceasefire, fighting continues in the eastern DRC and the atmosphere remains tense, writes Stephanie Wolters.