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At least 23 killed in terror attack in DR Congo

The attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, were carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Ituri province along the border with Uganda At least 23 people were killed and

March 2, 2025

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Ramadan in war-torn Sudan eclipsed by famine, inflation

The situation was much more dire in areas hit directly by the nearly two-year war, where famine, displacement, severe shortages and looting overshadowed the usual spirit of generosity and community of the

March 2, 2025

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‘India’s approach to Africa is about building, not extracting’

Jaishankar also underscored India’s deepening economic ties with Africa, noting that bilateral trade has reached nearly $100 billion, alongside infrastructure and connectivity projects worth over $12 billion External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

February 27, 2025

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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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