Uganda to Take in 27,000 More Refugees

UN warns: over 10,000 Colombians recruited as mercenaries in the past decade

A UN expert group on mercenaries warned on Friday of a significant increase in the recruitment of Colombian mercenaries, driven by the proliferation of armed conflicts worldwide. After an 11-day visit to Colombia, the body estimated that more than 10,000 citizens — nearly all former military and police personnel — have been recruited abroad over the past decade, with offers ranging from $2,000 to $6,000 per month.

UN warns DRC conflict expanding, drone warfare threatens civilians

The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo warned on Thursday that hostilities between the government and the AFC/M23 are spreading beyond the traditional epicenter of North and South Kivu into Tshopo Province, far from the front lines.

Escalating Violence and Influx of Returnees in DRC Fuel Regional Instability

Vivian van de Perre, Deputy Special Representative for Protection and Operations in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and Interim Head of MONUSCO, addresses the Security Council meeting on the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Credit: UN Photo/Eskinder DebebeBy Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Mar 27 2026 (IPS) In the month following the reopening of the Burundi-Democra…

Uganda to Take in 27,000 More Refugees

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has announced that Uganda is preparing to receive an additional 27,000 refugees in the 2026/2027 financial year, further cementing the country's reputation as a global leader in refugee hosting.