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5 Killed in West Sudan Tribal Violence, Rights Group Says

CAIRO—Two days of tribal violence in western Sudan’s long-troubled Darfur region killed at least 5 people, tribal leaders, and a rights group said Friday. The violence between African Masalit tribesmen and Arab shepherds in West Darfur erupted Thursday after two armed assailants fatally shot a merchant in a remote area, leaders from both groups said….


Minnesota Man Sentenced in Killing of Tribal Police Officer

ST. PAUL, Minn.—A Minnesota man was sentenced Tuesday to 37 years in prison for the shooting death of a tribal police officer. David Brian Donnell Jr., 30, pleaded guilty in April to second-degree murder in the killing of 37-year-old Officer Ryan Bialke. On July 27, 2021, five officers with the Red Lake Tribal Police Department…


Sudan Official: Deaths From Southern Tribal Clashes at 220

CAIRO—Two days of tribal fighting in Sudan’s south killed at least 220 people, a senior health official said Sunday, marking one the deadliest bouts of tribal violence in recent years. The unrest added to the woes of an African nation mired in civil conflict and political chaos. Fighting in Blue Nile province, which borders Ethiopia…


Visa Collaborates With Fintech Firm Tribal: Report

Leading payment processor Visa Inc. collaborated with payment and financing firm Tribal, Reuters reports. Visa looks to expand its offerings for small-and-medium-sized businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean. The partnership would expand credit lines, update encryption and safety measures, and improve card distribution. Tribal backed by investors including SoftBank Group Corp.’s Latin America Fund, offers credit cards and…


Death Toll From Violence in Sudan’s West Darfur Rises to 83

CAIRO—The death toll from tribal violence between Arabs and non-Arabs in Sudan’s West Darfur province climbed to at least 83, including women and children, a doctor’s union and aid worker said, as sporadic violence continued Sunday. The ruling sovereign council met Sunday and said security forces would be deployed to the area. The deadly clashes…