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Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Situation in Eastern DR Congo Remains 'Extremely Worrying' - UN Official

The humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains "extremely worrying," a United Nations official said today, with at least 130,000 displaced persons in and around the city of Goma who fled the fighting in the area over the past two weeks and are in urgent need of basic services.

allAfrica.com | December 4, 2012
American Commander Details Al Qaeda’s Strength in Mali

WASHINGTON — Al Qaeda’s affiliate in North Africa is operating terrorist training camps in northern Mali and providing arms, explosives and financing to a militant Islamist organization in northern Nigeria, the top American military commander in Africa said on Monday.

The New York Times | December 4, 2012
South Sudan will not accept endless talks over Abyei - FM

December 4, 2012 (KHARTOUM/JUBA) - South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said on Monday that they will not again accept "endless negotiations" with Khartoum over the final status of the disputed Abyei region.

Sudan Tribune | December 4, 2012
Sudan budget to reach up to $4.6 bln in 2013: report

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan plans a 2013 budget of between 20 and 30 billion Sudanese pounds, with higher oil output and gold exports helping make up for the loss of oil-producing South Sudan, state media reported on Monday.

Reuters | December 4, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: UNHCR Concern for IDPs After Camp Attack in Eastern Congo

Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo — The UN refugee agency said Tuesday it was worried about the security of displaced people and aid workers in camps in eastern Congo after a weekend attack on the Mugunga III camp outside Goma.

allAfrica.com | December 4, 2012
Syria conflict: 'Fierce clashes' near Damascus airport

The road to the airport in the Syrian capital Damascus has been closed and flights cancelled amid reports of fierce clashes with rebels in the area. The government appears to be mounting an unprecedented offensive against rebel-held districts in the east of the city, BBC correspondents report.

BBC News | November 30, 2012
US Senate votes for faster Afghan withdrawal

The United States Senate has voted overwhelmingly for an accelerated withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan after more than a decade of fighting, reflecting the wishes of a war-weary nation.

Al Jazeera | November 30, 2012
UK stops £21m aid payment to Rwanda

The UK has suspended aid to Rwanda, amid concerns about the country's role in the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo. Ministers said the UK would not now release a payment worth £21m.

BBC News | November 30, 2012
Congo rebels extend stay in Goma

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Rebels in Congo believed to be backed by Rwanda postponed their departure Friday from the key eastern city of Goma by 48 hours for "logistical reasons," defying for a second time an ultimatum set by neighboring African countries and backed by Western diplomats.

Associated Press | November 30, 2012
Congo Rebels, Facing Ultimatum, Begin Retreat From Seized Land

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (AP) — Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo began retreating from some of the territory they seized last week, their military leader said Wednesday, in the first concrete sign that international pressures have stemmed their advance.

The New York Times | November 29, 2012

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