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Congo-Rwanda-Backed M23 Talks Begin in Doha Amid Fragile Hopes for Peace

As direct peace talks begin this week in Doha between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group—widely believed to be backed by Rwanda—residents of eastern DRC are torn between…

Africa News Now April 7, 2025

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Kakuma’s New Path; Kenya’s Ambitious Plan to Transform Its Largest Refugee Camp Into a City

Once an emergency response to waves of displaced people fleeing violence in neighboring countries, Kakuma Refugee Camp has grown into one of Africa’s most iconic and longstanding settlements. Now, more…

Africa News Now April 7, 2025

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AU Appoints Togo’s Faure Gnassingbé as New Mediator Ahead of DRC-M23 Peace Talks in Doha

The African Union (AU) has formally endorsed Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé as the new mediator in the ongoing conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel…

Africa News Now April 7, 2025

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Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey Becomes 7th Commonwealth Secretary-General, First African Woman to Hold Office

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has been appointed as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, making history as the first African woman to hold the prestigious position. Her appointment marks a significant…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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UN Warns of Escalating Human Rights Crisis in DRC Amid M23 Offensive

The United Nations' Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif, delivered a critical report on Tuesday outlining the worsening human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).…

Africa News Now April 2, 2025

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Chadian President Mahamat Déby Itno Calls for National Unity and Anti-Corruption Reforms During Eid

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has called for national unity, integrity, and an intensified fight against corruption, emphasizing the need to build a just and prosperous Chad free from…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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Opposition Boycotts DR Congo’s National Unity Talks, Calls for Inclusive Dialogue

Several opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have boycotted President Félix Tshisekedi's ongoing political consultations aimed at forming a national unity government. They argue that Tshisekedi's approach…

Africa News Now March 27, 2025

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Major Cybercrime Crackdown: 306 Arrested, 1,842 Devices Seized Across Seven African Nations

In a sweeping international operation against cyber-enabled scams, authorities in seven African nations have arrested 306 suspects and seized 1,842 devices as part of Operation Red Card—a coordinated crackdown on…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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Chad Condemns Sudanese General’s Threats, Calls It a “Declaration of War

Chad has strongly condemned remarks made by a senior Sudanese general, describing them as a "declaration of war" after he threatened to target Chadian airports. In a statement, Chad’s foreign…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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M23 Rebels Withdraw from Peace Talks Amid Rising Tensions in Eastern Congo

The M23 rebel group, which has recently made significant advances in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on Monday that it would withdraw from…

Africa News Now March 18, 2025

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Ghana to Host Third Edition of African Schools Football Championship, Marking Historic First for West Africa

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Ghana will be the host nation for the highly anticipated third edition of the African Schools Football Championship. This landmark…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025