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Sudan’s army retakes Republican Palace

The army’s gain came as a Sudanese pro-democracy activist group said RSF fighters had killed at least 45 people in a city in the western region of Darfur Sudan’s military consolidated its

March 23, 2025

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Top Ugandan diplomat unveils new book in Delhi

Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda’s book launch coincided with her birthday and Holi, the annual Indian festival of colour. Persevere and never give up are key to achieving life’s goals, Uganda’s High Commissioner to

March 20, 2025

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Congo and M23 rebel group to hold peace talks

Rwanda-backed rebels take more towns as they expand control after seizing east Congo’s largest city The government of Congo will hold peace talks next week in Angola with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel

March 16, 2025

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US aid cuts hurting Africa’s fight against disease outbreaks

Jean Kaseya, director-general of Africa CDC spoke of a “new era” in health financing after US aid cuts that have left health systems in Africa in disarray Aid cuts by the United

March 16, 2025

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EU announces a $5 bn investment in South Africa

Donald Trump’s cancellation of millions in aid to the country left a massive funding gap. The EU’s investment package includes funding to boost vaccine manufacturing and for a transition to clean energy

March 16, 2025

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Ethiopia and Eritrea on path to war, Tigray officials warn

Analysts said that direct clashes between two of Africa’s largest armies would signal the death blow for a historic rapprochement for which Ethiopia’s PM Ahmed won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019

March 16, 2025

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Southern African bloc ends military mission in DR Congo

The SADC mission that has suffered losses this year will conduct a ‘phased withdrawal’ of its troops The Southern African regional bloc has said it will conclude its troop deployment

March 16, 2025

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US expels South African envoy

The office for South Africa’s president on Saturday called the decision “regrettable”, adding that the country remained committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship with the US The US is expelling South

March 16, 2025

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US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis

The group – which began targeting shipping in response to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza – said its forces would respond to US strikes The US has launched a “decisive and powerful”

March 16, 2025

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US Eyes DRC Minerals to Counter China

Experts believe that such a deal could help the US curb China’s influence in the region while securing access to critical minerals….reports Asian Lite News As President Donald Trump seeks to position

March 11, 2025

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