Link to article This article focuses on the conflict involving the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the M23 rebel group, and the wider tensions involving Rwanda. Peace talks have been an important attempt to reduce fighting in eastern Congo, but reaching a final agreement has been difficult. The conflict has created major problems for people living in the region and… Read more »
Link to article This article focuses on tensions between Nigeria and South Africa over attacks against Nigerian migrants living in South Africa. During bilateral talks in Abuja, Nigerian officials asked South Africa to do more to stop xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants. Nigeria said that this problem has existed for many years and questioned whether South African… Read more »
Link to article This article talks about growing tensions between Kenya and Burundi because of the treatment of the undocumented foreign workers in Kenya. Kenya recently announced a 90-day amnesty for undocumented East Africans after President William Ruto ordered businesses operated by foreigners without proper work permits to close. Many Burundians living in Kenya started to worry that they would… Read more »