U.S IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON FORMER CONGO PRESIDENT JOSEPH KABILA. (PHOTO).

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 U.S imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila for his support of ‌Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and for fueling political instability in Congo's troubled east. The U.S. Treasury Department said M23 and its political-military arm, the Congo River Alliance (AFC), had been stoking violent conflict in eastern DRC, resulting in the deaths of thousands of civilians and a mass displacement crisis. Treasury said Kabila had provided financial support to the ​AFC in order to influence the political situation in eastern DRC, while encouraging DRC troops to defect and join AFC forces. ​It said Kabila was working to regain influence over the government by backing a candidate opposed to the current ⁠leader. DRC Deputy Prime Minister Jacquemain Shabani welcomed what he called a long-delayed U.S. move against Kabila. "He is the instigator, the initiator, the architect ​of...

BANDITS KILL TWO, REPORTEDLY BURN KAJURU LG CHAIR’S VEHICLE DURING BURIAL. (PHOTO).


 Bandits Kill Two, Reportedly Burn Kajuru LG Chair’s Vehicle During Burial


According to Punch Newspapers, suspected bandits on Monday killed two residents and set ablaze the official vehicle of the Chairman of Kajuru Local Government Area during an attack on the Ugom community in Kaduna State.


The assailants reportedly stormed the Ehwakya area, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents.


Community sources identified the victims as 25-year-old Bitrus David and 40-year-old Goma Idi.


The gunmen also invaded Dogon-Noma, where residents had gathered for the burial of the father of politician Usman D. Stingo.


Eyewitnesses said mourners fled when the attackers opened fire near the burial site.


No fewer than four vehicles were burnt during the incident, including the official vehicle of the council chairman, Dauda Madaki, as well as Stingo’s vehicle.


In a statement, the Chairman of the Ugom Progressive Union, Onnusim Alhaji Ishaya, described the attack as tragic. 


He confirmed the deaths and the destruction of vehicles, adding that some residents were still unaccounted for as of yesterday.


Kajuru Local Government Area has experienced repeated attacks in recent times, raising fresh concerns over security in the area.

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