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Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Withdraw From Key Areas in Eastern DR Congo Amid Fragile Ceasefire Efforts

Fighters from the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have withdrawn from several strategic areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local officials, military sources, and residents, in a move…

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Nigeria Urges UN Action on AI Warfare and Rising Global Security Threats

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for urgent international action to address growing geopolitical tensions and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence-driven warfare technologies.…

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France and Kenya Push Africa-Europe Tech, Arts and Sports Partnerships at Nairobi Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto have called for stronger Africa-Europe cooperation in technology, arts, and sports, saying partnerships built around innovation and youth empowerment are key…

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Ramaphosa Refuses to Resign as South Africa Opens Impeachment Inquiry Over Farm Cash Scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he will not resign despite Parliament moving forward with an impeachment inquiry linked to the controversial theft of cash hidden at his…

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Ghana Backs Ramaphosa’s Response to Xenophobic Violence in South Africa

Ghana’s government has expressed confidence in South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ability to address the recent wave of xenophobic violence and attacks against foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.…

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One Killed as Somali Security Forces Break Up Opposition Protest in Mogadishu

At least one person was killed and another injured after Somali security forces opened fire on opposition supporters during a protest in Mogadishu on Sunday, according to witnesses and opposition…

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Macron Pushes for Greater French Investment in Africa at Kenya’s Africa-Forward Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased investment in Africa as he co-hosted the Africa-Forward Summit in Nairobi alongside Kenyan President William Ruto, signaling a renewed French strategy focused…

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Mali’s Mamadou Sangaré Wins Marc-Vivien Foé Award as Ligue 1’s Best African Player

RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has been named the best African player in France’s Ligue 1, becoming the first Malian footballer to win the prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Award. The 23-year-old…

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Madagascar Sets 2027 Referendum and Presidential Election Timeline

Madagascar’s transitional authorities have announced a new electoral roadmap that will see the country hold a constitutional referendum in June 2027 followed by presidential elections in October the same year.…

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Moroccan Singer Saad Lamjarred Faces Rape Trial in France Over 2018 Allegations

The rape trial of Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred has opened in Draguignan, southern France, nearly seven years after allegations first emerged against the singer. Lamjarred, 41, appeared in court…

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Senegal’s Urban Sanitation Investment Needs Could Reach $1.3 Billion by 2050, Study Finds

A new study under the African Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII) has revealed that Senegal’s annual sanitation investment needs could more than double by 2050, rising to an estimated $1.3…

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