Early Human Use of Bone Tools

New research shows that early humans used animal bones to craft tools more than a million years earlier than previously thought. The bone tools dating back 1.5 million years were found in East Africa, shedding light on early human innovation and resourcefulness.

Rwanda-backed Rebels Seize Goma, Eastern Congo

Gunfire erupted in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels seized the city, igniting fears of regional war. The rebels ordered government soldiers to surrender and MONUSCO staff evacuated to Rwanda. The crisis sparked a meeting of East African Community heads of state.