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Ethiopia’s premier urges fuel conservation as Mideast conflict disrupts global supply

Ethiopia’s premier urges fuel conservation as Mideast conflict disrupts global supply

Abiy Ahmed calls on distributors, service stations, consumers to prioritize essential services amid tightening oil supplies following escalating regional hostilities

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DR Congo, Zambia, UNHCR agree to resume voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees
13.03.2026

DR Congo, Zambia, UNHCR agree to resume voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees

Security situation in some parts of Congo which led people to flee their homes is gradually becoming favorable for safe resettlement, official says

25 people killed in militia attack in eastern DR Congo
13.03.2026

25 people killed in militia attack in eastern DR Congo

Children among victims, with some executed using firearms and edged weapons, says civil society member

Landslide in southern Ethiopia kills 102 as search, rescue efforts continue
12.03.2026

Landslide in southern Ethiopia kills 102 as search, rescue efforts continue

Rescue teams so far recovered 52 bodies from mud and debris as authorities deploy emergency crews and heavy machinery to reach isolated communities

African Union condemns drone attack on civilians in eastern DR Congo
12.03.2026

African Union condemns drone attack on civilians in eastern DR Congo

AU chief urges restraint and investigation after civilians, including humanitarian worker from France, killed in Goma drone strike

Seychelles backs Mauritius efforts to restore sovereignty over Chagos Archipelago
12.03.2026

Seychelles backs Mauritius efforts to restore sovereignty over Chagos Archipelago

Seychellois Chagossians to be treated equally in compensation benefits