[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspected arson attack on Bambarakelle Estate temporary houses - DailyNews

Snippet: Three temporary houses built adjacent to a row of estate houses at Bambarakelle Estate were destroyed by fire.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/lawnorder/982026/suspected-arson-attack-on-bambarakelle-estate-temporary-houses/

[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police hunt men who sold woman for drug money and raped her - DailyNews

Snippet: Alawathugoda Police launched an investigation to apprehend a man who allegedly sold his wife to a neighbour to obtain money for drugs and the individual who subsequently raped her.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/lawnorder/982029/police-hunt-men-who-sold-woman-for-drug-money-and-raped-her/

[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Five remanded over assault and hair-cutting incident in Ragama shop - DailyNews

Snippet: Wattala Acting Magistrate Dinushi Perera ordered the remand of the main female suspect and four others until today (20) over an incident where a woman was assaulted and had her hair forcibly cut inside a shop in Ragama.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/lawnorder/982032/five-remanded-over-assault-and-hair-cutting-incident-in-ragama-shop/

[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Second school terms begins today - DailyNews

Snippet: The Education Ministry has announced that the second school term of government and government-approved private schools will commence today (20).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/local/982189/second-school-terms-begins-today/

[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obituaries - DailyNews

Snippet: MANOHARI WIJEGOONERATNE – It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our mother on 17th April 2026 in Colombo following a prolonged illness. Precious mother of Capt. Keith Jayasuriya and Ruwanika (Canada) and mother in law of Sharmala and Rishan (Canada) ,​ precious grandmother of Rushika (Dubai),​ Shanuki,​ Rishnika (Canada ) and Ruvesh (Canada),​ daughter of the late Daniel and Merlyn Wijegooneratne and is survived by her sister,​ Swarna,​ (USA) and her brothers Dr.Palitha (USA)and Dr Jayantha

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/obituaries/982268/obituaries-650/

[2026-04-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Afternoon showers forecast - DailyNews

Snippet: Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, the Meteorology Department forecast.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/local/982307/afternoon-showers-forecast/

[2026-04-20 05:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Despicable’ sicko admits he torched dog to death using rum in twisted revenge livestream

Snippet: A South Carolina sicko admitted that he burned a defenseless puppy alive by throwing the pooch into a massive rum-fueled fire — while broadcasting the shocking torture online, federal prosecutors said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/despicable-sicko-admits-he-torched-dog-to-death-using-rum-in-twisted-revenge-livestream/

[2026-04-20 05:26 UTC+10:00] [Keir Starmer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Judgment day as Starmer faces Commons showdown over Mandelson scandal

Snippet: Prime minister to deliver high-stakes statement to MPs over vetting controversy that has put his position in peril

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/19/starmer-faces-commons-showdown-over-mandelson-vetting-scandal

[2026-04-20 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Arteta dice que Arsenal está "más convencido" de ganar el título pese a caer ante Man City

Snippet: El técnico de Arsenal Mikel Arteta tras la derrota 2-1 ante Manchester City en la Liga Premier, el domingo 19 de abril de 2026, en Manchester. (AP Foto/Dave Thompson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/arteta-arsenal-man-city-adb039de735e8be9905b52d6df05f3a6

[2026-04-20 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'I feel invisible’: Families of slain hostages warn Knesset panel they lack gov't support

Snippet: Family members of slain hostages spoke on the lack of government support they received, along with the emotional struggle after having their loved ones kidnapped following the October 7 Hamas attacks, during a special panel ahead of Remembrance Day at the Knesset’s Committee for the Advancement of the Status of Women and Gender Equality on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893543

[2026-04-20 05:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump's Cryptic "The End Is Near" Post Sends Internet Into A Frenzy

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/trumps-cryptic-end-near-post-sends-internet-frenzy

[2026-04-20 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Arteta says Arsenal 'more convinced' about winning title despite loss to Man City

Snippet: Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta stands at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and and Arsenal, in Manchester, England, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/arteta-arsenal-man-city-40f3c9f54a4cf372ff1709082c531758

[2026-04-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The $4.2b infrastructure war chest local councils say they can’t spend

Snippet: Local councils across NSW are sitting on a $4.2 billion infrastructure war chest that could help unlock thousands of new homes, but the money is not being spent because of rigid spending rules and funding shortfalls on individual projects.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/the-4-2b-infrastructure-war-chest-local-councils-say-they-can-t-spend-20260416-p5zocr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: One Nation has hit a speed bump. Have we reached peak Pauline?

Snippet: Have we reached peak Pauline?

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/one-nation-has-hit-a-speed-bump-have-we-reached-peak-pauline-20260419-p5zp47.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘My legs are buggered’: News legend Derryn Hinch’s new health battle

Snippet: Despite battling mobility issues and narrowly avoiding having a leg amputated last year, Human Headline Derryn Hinch is still a voice in the political fray.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/my-legs-are-buggered-news-legend-derryn-hinch-s-new-health-battle-20260419-p5zp5f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 04:55 UTC+10:00] [US politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Republican senator criticizes Trump’s ‘holy war’ with Pope Leo

Snippet: Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, a long supporter of Trump, says president’s feud with the pope is a ‘distraction’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/19/republican-senator-criticizes-trump-pope-feud

[2026-04-20 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pakistan pledges to mediate for ‘lasting peace’ in region

Snippet: Pakistan has reaffirmed its role as a mediator in regional tensions, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressing Islamabad’s commitment to diplomacy.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistan-pledges-mediate-lasting-peace-region

[2026-04-20 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Our 'lucky country' mantle has slipped — and we're not happy about it

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/australias-lucky-country-mantle-has-slipped/106581228

[2026-04-20 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'Great moment' for Erling Haaland as Manchester City close in on Arsenal | The National

Snippet: Erling Haaland struck a vital winner as Manchester City cut down Arsenal's Premier League lead to three points with a 2-1 victory over the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/19/great-moment-for-erling-haaland-as-manchester-city-close-in-on-arsenal/

[2026-04-20 04:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Canadian prime minister urges changes to economic ties with US

Snippet: VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/canada-carney-economic-ties-us-cbf3bc6cbfde27cfae7d85602126785a

[2026-04-20 04:08 UTC+10:00] [Keir Starmer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Starmer is facing his judgment day over Mandelson missteps

Snippet: Ahead of a showdown with MPs, prime minister looks like a man who is not really in control in his own government

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/19/starmer-is-facing-his-judgment-day-over-mandelson-missteps

[2026-04-20 03:52 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Erling Haaland sinks Arsenal to give Manchester City edge in title race

Snippet: The margins were always likely to be tight. In the event, with so much on the line, namely the possible destination of the Premier League title, they were excruciatingly so. It was a day when the division’s heavyweights went toe-to-toe and served up a thriller, a contest to absorb the nation and many more around the world.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/19/manchester-city-arsenal-premier-league-match-report

[2026-04-20 03:23 UTC+10:00] [Peter Mandelson] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

Snippet: Whitehall officials are weighing up ‘unprecedented’ disclosure of documents in security clearance scandal

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/19/ministers-urged-to-share-mandelson-vetting-files-with-intelligence-committee

[2026-04-20 03:06 UTC+10:00] [Balkans] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Russia-aligned Rumen Radev set to win Bulgarian election, exit polls say

Snippet: Rumen Radev, a Russia-aligned former president, looks on course to win Bulgaria’s election on Sunday, but will need to team up with other parties to form a governing majority.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/bulgaria-election-russia-rumen-radev-win-exit-poll/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-20 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Joy for Liverpool fans but huge summer ahead for Slot

Snippet: Virgil van Dijk scored his 25th Premier League goal for Liverpool

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9qd94rzr01o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-20 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Reservists Party vows to form Zionist government, discusses potential alliance with Gantz

Snippet: The Reservists Party will do what is necessary to ensure the formation of a government without haredi (ultra-Orthodox) and Arab parties, it told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday, when asked about reports of a potential alliance with MK Benny Gantz’s Blue and White Party ahead of the upcoming elections.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-893530

[2026-04-20 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Coachella stars The Strokes is blasted for shocking political video during performance: ‘Holy s–t’

Snippet: American rock band The Strokes wrapped up their performance at Coachella Saturday night with a pointed political message.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/entertainment/coachella-act-the-strokes-blasted-for-shocking-political-performance/

[2026-04-20 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Marjorie Taylor Greene Amplifies Viral Doubts About Butler Assassination Attempt

Snippet: Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has drawn attention to a detailed personal account from a longtime Trump supporter who now questions key elements of the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/marjorie-taylor-greene-amplifies-calls-transparency-butler-trump-assassination-attempt

[2026-04-20 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Donnarumma mistake gifts Arsenal equalizer in Premier League title showdown with Man City

Snippet: Manchester City’s head coach Pep Guardiola gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and and Arsenal, in Manchester, England, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/donnarumma-mistake-man-city-arsenal-premier-league-b0cea51057d135c448ffcec7b6058aef

[2026-04-20 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Liverpool marca al final y vence a Everton en el derbi de Merseyside

Snippet: Mohamed Salah (izquierda) celebra tras anotar un gol para Liverpool ante Everton en la Liga Premier, el domingo 19 de abril de 2026, en Liverpool. (AP Foto/Ian Hodgson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/man-city-arsenal-premier-league-liverpool-everton-69eb4391a94d7f7ee0ddade3876fe0fb

[2026-04-20 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu criminal trial: Scheduled Monday hearing canceled due to ‘security reasons’

Snippet: After nearly two months of hiatus in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing criminal trial testimony, he is now unlikely to return to the witness stand before next week, following a Sunday decision by presiding Jerusalem District Court Judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am, and Oded Shaham to hear another defense witness on Monday instead.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/benjamin-netanyahu/article-893527

[2026-04-20 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: New DepEd policy safeguards learners but leaves private schools vulnerable

Snippet: THE Department of Education’s (DepEd) Memorandum (DM) 23, Series of 2026, was clearly issued with a humane and practical objective: to ensure that learners are not excluded from end-of-school-year rites simply because of unpaid financial obligations to their previous schools. At a time when graduation and moving-up ceremonies mark important milestones in a child’s life, this policy sends a strong message that no learner should be publicly deprived of recognition for academic work completed.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/opinion/columns/new-deped-policy-safeguards-learners-but-leaves-private-schools-vulnerable/2323488

[2026-04-20 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asia’s premier franchise expo offers big opportunities this April

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/tmt-newswire/asias-premier-franchise-expo-offers-big-opportunities-this-april/2323402

[2026-04-20 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Stakeholders push policy shift as gun violence persist

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/news/national/stakeholders-push-policy-shift-as-gun-violence-persist/2323532

[2026-04-20 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Orbán’s exit leaves Israel exposed in Europe

Snippet: Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary’s general election strips Israel of one of its most dependable allies inside the European Union, removing a leader who repeatedly used his veto to shield Benjamin Netanyahu’s government from pressure.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-exit-leaves-israel-exposed-europe/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-20 01:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tucker Carlson’s son exits JD Vance’s press team amid escalating feud between dad, Trump

Snippet: WASHINGTON — The son of right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson has left Vice President JD Vance’s press team to set up his own political consulting firm amid escalating tensions between his father and President Trump.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/tucker-carlsons-son-exits-jd-vances-press-team-amid-escalating-feud-between-dad-trump/

[2026-04-20 01:47 UTC+10:00] [Development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Orbán signals readiness to approve €90B EU loan to Ukraine once Druzhba oil is flowing

Snippet: Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday signaled readiness to lift his veto over a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine before leaving office — if Kyiv restores the flow of oil to Hungary.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-signals-readiness-approve-e90b-loan-ukraine/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-20 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: High school football star airs heinous abuse claims against coaches: ‘Took more than my future’

Snippet: A former California high school football star has filed a sweeping federal lawsuit accusing his coaches of years of abuse, racial harassment and retaliation that he claims destroyed his athletic career.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/high-school-football-star-airs-abuse-claims-against-coaches/

[2026-04-20 01:36 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gibbs-White hat-trick sinks Burnley and moves Forest closer towards safety

Snippet: There was a moment early in the second half when Morgan Gibbs-White, asked to move left from his favoured No 10 position as Nottingham Forest reshaped at half-time in a bid to get back into a game Burnley were winning, mistimed his swivelled shot so badly, with a clear sight of goal, that the ball looped harmlessly behind, like a balloon at a child’s party.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/19/nottingham-forest-burnley-premier-league-match-report

[2026-04-20 01:35 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Manchester City v Arsenal: Premier League – live

Snippet: ⚽️ Premier League updates from the 4.30pm BST kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Tables | Top scorers | Follow on Bluesky

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/apr/19/manchester-city-v-arsenal-premier-league-live

[2026-04-20 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Spain urges EU to end Israel agreement over human right violations

Snippet: Spain is stepping up pressure on Israel, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announcing plans to ask the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel over breaches of international law.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/spain-urges-eu-end-israel-agreement-over-human-right-violations

[2026-04-20 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Angolan opposition leader praises Pope Leo's 'powerful message'

Snippet: Angolan opposition leader Adalberto Costa Júnior praised Pope Leo XIV for his "powerful message" in support of Angolan people on Saturday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/angolan-opposition-leader-praises-pope-leos-powerful-message/

[2026-04-20 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Singh rescues Kolkata in 4-wicket win over Rajasthan in IPL

Snippet: Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rinku Singh plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-kolkata-rajasthan-punjab-lucknow-9c42903acaf1e009b30748e45ef7d192

[2026-04-20 01:24 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Virgil van Dijk snatches victory for Liverpool in first derby at Everton’s new home

Snippet: There was a new home for the Merseyside derby but an old and familiar script. Virgil van Dijk’s 100th minute winner brought victory and relief for Arne Slot as Everton’s hopes of christening Hill Dickinson Stadium in style were punctured by another late Liverpool show.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/19/everton-liverpool-premier-league-match-report

[2026-04-20 01:22 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Aston Villa’s Tammy Abraham grabs dramatic victory after Sunderland rally

Snippet: The finish was chaotic, brilliant, exhausting but, when the dust settles, this perhaps was the afternoon when Aston Villa made a decisive spurt for the finish line to claim Champions League qualification. As Tammy Abraham touched in the winner three minutes into injury-time, Unai Emery ran on to the pitch in celebration.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/19/aston-villa-sunderland-premier-league-match-report

[2026-04-20 01:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee says Modi summit could lift ties to ‘completely different level’

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720551

[2026-04-20 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of Argentina Javier Milei

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of Argentina Javier Milei met on Sunday afternoon, during Milei's visit to Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893528

[2026-04-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How desperate is the NSW government to build housing? This unassuming site may provide a clue

Snippet: The planning minister will shortly decide whether to approve a Sydney aged care development on a site at risk of serious flooding

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/19/nsw-housing-sydney-aged-care-development-forest-lodge

[2026-04-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor accused of ignoring anti-racism plan as documents reveal repeated pleas to take action

Snippet: The government has defended its response, citing the upcoming royal commission and work done by the Islamophobia and antisemitism special envoys

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/19/labor-accused-ignoring-anti-racism-plan-documents-reveal-repeated-pleas-take-action-ntwnfb

[2026-04-20 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: DRC government, AFC/M23 rebels agree to ease humanitarian access

Snippet: The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Congo River Alliance rebel coalition made progress on a protocol on humanitarian access, judicial protection, ceasefire oversight and the release of prisoners.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/drc-government-afcm23-rebels-agree-to-ease-humanitarian-access/