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Kenya reaffirms commitment to peace amid Sudan conflict

Sudan condemned Kenya’s decision to host the RSF meeting, describing it as an “act of hostility” Kenya’s foreign ministry announced on Wednesday its readiness to support peace efforts in Sudan, despite

February 23, 2025

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Attacks by Sudanese RSF paramilitaries leave hundreds dead

Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence against civilians, said in a statement more than 200 people were killed in RSF attacks and hundreds of others were injured Attacks by Sudan’s

February 23, 2025

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Netherlands to return more than 100 artifacts to Nigeria

The artifacts, which include human and animal figures, plaques, royal regalia, and a bell, were looted in the late 19th century by British soldiers from what is now Nigeria In a significant

February 23, 2025

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Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base

According to the French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, approximately 80 French servicemen will remain in Ivory Coast to advise and train the Ivorian military In a significant development signaling

February 23, 2025

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US aid freeze puts HIV-positive orphans in Kenya at risk

According to data from amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, about 1.3 million people are on HIV/AIDS treatment in Kenya, and 1,602 orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya are dependent on PEPFAR

February 23, 2025

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South Africa urges cooperation at G20 meet

World leaders have been split on how to respond to the dramatic policy shifts from Washington since the return of US President Donald Trump South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for

February 23, 2025

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Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 meet

The External Affairs Minister is also expected to hold a few bilateral meetings on the margins of the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit South Africa

February 20, 2025

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Rwanda-backed rebels advance into city of Bukavu

A relative calm returned as gunfights stopped after Congolese troops exited the city and drove south, Bukavu resident Alexis Bisimwa said Panic swept through eastern Congo’s second-largest city on Saturday as residents

February 17, 2025

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55 killed by militia fighters in northeastern Congo

More than 120 armed groups are fighting in the region, most for land and control of mines with valuable minerals, while some are trying to protect their communities Militia fighters killed at

February 17, 2025

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Nigeria approve $200 mn to offset shortfall from US aid cuts

The US invested over $600 mn in health assistance in Nigeria in 2023 alone, according to the US Embassy in Nigeria, mostly to support efforts to prevent malaria, end HIV and deliver

February 17, 2025

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