A deadly boat accident on the Kwango River in western Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kwilu province has claimed at least 30 lives, most of them […]
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UN Accuses Sudan’s RSF of Killing 1,000 Civilians in Darfur Refugee Camp Attack
A United Nations report released on Thursday has accused Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of killing at least 1,000 civilians during a three-day assault […]
DR Congo Signs Major Minerals Deal With US, Fuelling Global Power Rivalry
The Democratic Republic of Congo has entered into a major agreement with the United States on critical minerals, a move that could reshape its economy […]
Sudan Army Chief Meets Egypt’s President as Efforts Grow to End Deadly War
Sudan’s military leader, Abdel-Fattah Burhan, held talks with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo on Thursday as regional and international pressure grows to find a […]
Burkina Faso Frees Detained Nigerian Air Force Crew After Diplomatic Talks
Burkina Faso on Wednesday released 11 members of the Nigerian Air Force who had been held since December 8 after their aircraft made an emergency […]
Dr. Agnes Binagwaho: The Rwandan Doctor Who Changed Health Care and Saved Lives
Dr. Agnes Binagwaho is a well-known Rwandan doctor and global health leader who has made a big difference in improving health care in Rwanda and […]
Mali Court Orders Return of $400m Gold Seized From Barrick Mining
A court in Mali has directed that three metric tonnes of gold, valued at roughly $400 million, be handed back to Canada’s Barrick Mining. The […]
South Africa in Talks With Russia Over Return of Men Drawn Into Ukraine War
South African officials are holding discussions with Russia to secure the safe return of 17 South African men who were drawn into fighting in Ukraine. […]
Benin Detains over 30 People, Mostly Soldiers, After Failed Coup Plot
Authorities in Benin have sent about 30 people, most of them soldiers to jail following their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt earlier this […]
France Jails Ex-DRC Rebel Leader Roger Lumbala for Crimes Against Humanity
A court in France has handed former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala a 30-year prison sentence after convicting him of complicity in crimes against humanity […]