M23 rebels are now approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) north of Bukavu, she added. The M23 rebels on Monday announced the ceasefire on humanitarian grounds after pleas for the safe passage of ...

“The escalation of violence toward Bukavu raises fears of even greater displacement, while the breakdown of humanitarian access is leaving entire communities stranded without support." The ...

Rebels control Goma centre, sporadic gunfire in outskirts Moving south towards Bukavu, capital of South Kivu province East Africa bloc urges talks Congo president warns of escalation GOMA ...

A number of roads remain closed after a large fire broke out at a derelict hotel near Blackpool Promenade. At the height of the blaze on Monday evening, 40 firefighters were deployed to Wilton ...

Meanwhile, the UN mission in Congo, Monusco, has struck a deal with the M23 to create safe passage for UN staff, government officials, including Goma municipality leaders and their families fleeing ...

A derelict building, understood to be a former hotel, has gone up in flames at the North Promenade in Blackpool. Local residents and people in nearby properties have reportedly been evacuated.

An 'avoid the area' warning is in place near Blackpool seafront with multiple roads closed off by emergency services this evening. Fire crews and police are at the scene of a major blaze on Wilton ...

Eight fire engines have descended on a fire in Blackpool this evening (January 27). The fire service is currently in attendance after a fire was reported on Wilton Parade, just off Dickson Road.

Blackpool picked up their first league win since December 14 as their first-half blitz earned them a 3-1 win at Exeter in Sky Bet League One. The Tangerines almost went in front after eight ...

Tom Bloxham put Blackpool 2-0 up in the 43rd minute Blackpool picked up their first league win since December 14 as their first-half blitz earned them victory at Exeter in League One. The ...