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15 February

War

Hamas Says Expects Talks on Gaza Truce Phase Two to Begin ‘Early Next Week’

Hamas expects indirect negotiations with Israel for the second phase of an ongoing truce in Gaza to begin "early next week."

15 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

M23 Fighters, Rwandan Troops Enter DR Congo’s Bukavu: Sources

M23 fighters and Rwandan troops entered the DR Congo provincial capital of Bukavu on Friday, security and humanitarian sources said.

13 February

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Scores of IS Fighters Killed in Northern Somalia: Security Forces

Security forces in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region said they had killed scores of fighters linked to the Islamic State group in heavy fighting in the mountains.

13 February

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali Rebels Claim to Down Army Helicopter With Drone

Mali's Front for the Liberation of Azawad rebel group told AFP its fighters used a drone to take out an army helicopter in the Kidal region, though the military did not confirm the claim.

12 February

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Air Strike Targeting Drone Hits Two in Gaza

The Israeli military said it conducted an air strike in the Gaza Strip, targeting two people attempting to retrieve a drone that had crossed into the Palestinian territory.

12 February

War

Staff Writer With AFP

At Least $53 Billion Needed to Rebuild Gaza, UN Estimates

More than $53 billion will be required to rebuild Gaza and end the "humanitarian catastrophe" that has gripped the war-ravaged territory.

11 February

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Fighting Breaks Out in Eastern DR Congo After Two-Day Lull

Fighting erupted Tuesday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a two-day lull, with Rwanda-backed M23 fighters attacking positions of the Congolese armed forces.

11 February

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says Hamas Announcement ‘Complete Violation’ of Gaza Truce

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called an announcement by the Palestinian militant group Hamas that it would postpone the release of hostages a "complete violation" of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

10 February

Africa