UNCOVERED: 22 | History Defined

Sudan civil war enters 'deadlier' phase due to use of drones, says UN

At least 880 civilians were killed in drone strikes in Sudan between January and April this year, according to the United Nations human rights office, which warns that the increased use of drones risks intensifying violence in the ongoing conflict.

Radio France Internationale · May 11

‘It’s like we went bankrupt overnight’: poorest Somalis suffer as piles of worthless shillings mount up

Banknotes are now so tattered that even buses refuse to accept them, as a dollarised economy and mobile phone payments push up the cost of essentials

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Guardian reporter and colleagues detained and beaten by Somali police

Mohamed Bulbul arrested in Mogadishu after covering case of woman allegedly being tortured in prison

The Guardian - UK · May 9

French court to rule on Rwanda genocide case against former first lady

France’s judiciary is set to rule on Wednesday in a long-running investigation linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, as prosecutors and civil parties seek the indictment of Rwanda’s former first lady Agathe Habyarimana.

Radio France Internationale · May 6

Government needs to act on Middle East impact on retail, industry warns

The BRC warned that higher costs from the Middle East conflict would inevitably filter through to the till over the coming months.

Evening Standard · May 5

Mali junta chief takes over defence minister's role amid criticism from UN

The United Nations voiced grave concern on Tuesday over reports of extrajudicial killings allegedly carried out by the security forces in Mali, which has been plunged into crisis following an assault on ruling junta strongholds. This comes as junta leader Assimi Goïta announces he will take on the additional role…

Radio France Internationale · May 5

Baby clothes, razor blades and water buckets: Exposing the reality of global inequalities in maternal care

In a new campaign, WaterAid are showcasing what mothers bring to hospital in their maternal bags. In London that means baby clothes; in Malawi, razor blades to cut the umbilical cord and in Ethiopia, a bucket to collect water to help deliver the baby

The Independent UK · May 5

Mali's junta leader takes over defense ministry after the minister was killed in militant attacks

Mali’s junta leader and the country's president has assumed the duties of defense minister after the incumbent was killed in sweeping, coordinated attacks by separatist and jihadi forces that stunned the country

The Independent UK · May 4

Armed men abduct a former minister and junta critic in Mali, his family says

A former minister and prominent Malian lawyer was abducted by armed, hooded men in Bamako, according to a family member

The Independent UK · May 3

2 women die during Channel crossing attempt to reach UK: A look at recent tragedies

Two women in their early 20s died after a migrant boat carrying 82 people got stuck on a beach near Neufchatel-Hardelot in northern France on Sunday morning. Officials believe the victims were of Sudanese origin.

The Times of India · May 3