The UN force in Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday paid tribute to troops who were killed last week, in the peacekeepers' biggest single loss in nearly a quarter of a century.
African leaders on Monday pushed for the implementation of the global Sustainable Development Goals meant to develop deprived countries across the world.
The United Nations has confirmed that at least 14 of its peacekeepers have been killed and over 50 others wounded when they came under attack in eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Cameroonians from the western part of the country are reported to be fleeing the area to escape the military crackdown on persons and campaigns seeking independence.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been accused of recruiting militants to crackdown on protesters who were demanding the exit of President Joseph Kabila.
More than 12 000 people fleeing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo have poured into Zambia this year, the United Nations said on Friday, warning that aid operations there were "hugely underfunded".
The President of Cameroon Paul Biya has told citizens of his country that he would ensure that attacks by separatists in the English-speaking regions of the country are brought to an end.
