The UN refugee agency in Uganda is preparing for a possible surge in refugee arrivals from the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.
UNHCR says the deteriorating security situation in eastern DRC and the Equatorial region of South Sudan is pushing more refugees across the border.
Isabel Nakirya reports:
Ukraine says Russia hit 8 settlements 220 times during ceasefire
Russia hit eight Ukrainian settlements near a frontline 220 times during ceasefire, governor of the Zaporizhzhia region Ivan Fedorov said on the Telegram messaging platform early on Friday.
New Pope Leo XIV to hold first Mass in Sistine Chapel
Newly installed Pope Leo XIV will hold a Mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, a day after he was elected as the surprise choice to be the leader of the Catholic Church, becoming the first US pontiff.
Russia and China mark victory in WWII as Ukraine war grinds on
Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II on Friday with a parade attended by China's Xi Jinping amid tight security.
India and Pakistan blame each other of drone attacks
India and Pakistan have accused each other of launching drone attacks as conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours continue to intensify.
Helicopter crash in Sri Lanka kills six military personnel
A helicopter crash in Sri Lanka has killed six military personnel, an Air Force official said on Friday.
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