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SADC To Withdraw Troops From DRC As M23 Rebels Gain Ground

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the gradual withdrawal of its military forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid escalating conflict in the eastern region. The decision was reached during an Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State

March 14, 2025

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Tshisekedi Pulls Out Of EAC Crisis Meeting, Accuses Ruto Of Pro-Rwanda Bias

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has decided to boycott the East African Community (EAC) emergency summit, called by Kenyan President William Ruto, to discuss the escalating violence in Eastern Congo. The announcement was made by Tshisekedi’s spokesperson, Tina Salama, who cited concerns over

January 30, 2025

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M23 Rebels Seize Goma Amid Intensifying Conflict

The M23 rebel group made a significant advance on January 26, 2025, capturing Goma International Airport and triggering panic in the city of Goma, located in Eastern DR Congo. The seizure marks a major escalation in the conflict between the rebels and

January 27, 2025

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Sudan’s Army Boss Al-Burhan Welcomes President Erdogan’s Offer To Resolve Conflict

Sudan’s army chief has welcomed a Turkish offer to resolve the brutal 20-month conflict between his forces and their paramilitary rivals, the Sudanese foreign minister said. In early December, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a phone call with Sudan’s Abdel

January 6, 2025

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President Kagame Tasks African Leaders To Adopt Single Currency

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has urged African nations to unite and establish a common currency anchored in the continent’s abundant resources, as a means of reducing dependence on Western economic systems. Kagame’s call, made on December 23, 2024, reflects growing dissatisfaction among

December 25, 2024

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Two Witchdoctors Arrested Over Attempt To Bewitch Zambia’s President

Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to

December 21, 2024

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Pravin Gordhan’s Demise: Former South African Minister Hailed For Fighting Apartheid

Pravin Gordhan, who held three positions in South Africa’s cabinet and won plaudits for standing up to Jacob Zuma during his scandal-marred presidency died at 75 years Gordhan died in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning after battling cancer, his

September 16, 2024

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Scores Killed In Deadly Blaze Breaks Out At Military Ammunition

People have been killed and injured after a huge fire broke out at an ammunition depot in Chad, causing major explosions, senior government ministers have said. Foreign Minister Koulamallah Abderaman said the blaze happened at a military depot in the Goudji area

June 19, 2024

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South Africa’s ANC,DA Agree To Form A Unity Government

South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) and the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) have agreed to form a government of national unity, along with two smaller opposition parties. This follows weeks of speculation about who the ANC would partner with after

June 14, 2024

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UN Security Council Orders Sudanese Paramilitary Groups To End Siege, Genocide In Darfur

The UN Security Council has demanded that Sudanese paramilitary forces call off their eight-week siege of El Fasher, a city in Darfur region where fighting has sparked genocide concerns. Sudan’s army has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for more

June 14, 2024

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Joseph Kony Survives Deadly Wagner Group Capture In Central African Republic

Russian mercenaries, operating under the Wagner Group, are intensifying their pursuit of the infamous warlord Joseph Kony in the Central African Republic (CAR). Kony, accused of abducting thousands of children to serve as soldiers and sex slaves, in his Lord’s Resistance Army

April 30, 2024

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