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President Zelensky to Deliver Virtual Address at African Union Summit Amid Diplomatic Tensions

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has been informed that he will not be attending the upcoming African Union (AU) summit in person. In a letter dated February 5th, Zelensky was…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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South Africa Honors Fallen Peacekeepers Killed in DRC Clashes with Moving Ceremony

The remains of 14 South African peacekeepers who tragically lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were repatriated to South Africa on Thursday, with a solemn ceremony…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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African Leaders Renew Calls for Colonial Reparations at AU Summit, Facing Global Resistance

At the 2025 African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African leaders have intensified their calls for reparations for the legacies of slavery and colonialism. The discussions, which have…

Africa News Now February 14, 2025

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Eastern and Southern African Leaders Urge Ceasefire and Dialogue in Eastern Congo Crisis

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa have called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels from the M23 group are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government. The summit,…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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FIFA Suspends Congolese Football Federation Amid Political Tensions

FA has announced the immediate suspension of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT) due to ongoing political interference, marking a significant disruption in the country’s football landscape. This suspension follows months…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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DRC Issues Arrest Warrant for Corneille Nangaa Over Alleged Role in Human Rights Abuses and M23 Rebel Ties

The military justice system of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has issued an arrest warrant for Corneille Nangaa, the former head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), accusing…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Rwandan-backed M23 Rebels Advance in Eastern Congo Despite Ceasefire Announcement, Escalating Tensions

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels continued their advance in eastern Congo on Wednesday, despite announcing a unilateral ceasefire earlier this week. The rebels captured a key city approximately 60 miles (96 kilometers)…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Guinean Press Professionals Union Reports 70 Attacks on Press Freedom in 2024 Amid Rising Restrictions

The Guinean Press Professionals Union (SPPG) has reported a disturbing surge in attacks on press freedom throughout 2024, documenting at least 70 incidents of aggression against journalists and media outlets.…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Rebel Alliance in Eastern DR Congo Declares Humanitarian Ceasefire Amid Escalating Violence

The Congo River Alliance, a coalition of rebel groups including the Rwanda-backed M23, has declared a humanitarian ceasefire beginning Tuesday, following weeks of intense fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Thousands in Paris Protest for Peace and Justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Over the weekend, nearly 1,500 demonstrators took to the streets of Paris in a passionate show of solidarity with the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging the…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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Opposition Parties in Guinea Reject Government’s Delay in Elections, Demand Clear Electoral Calendar

Guinea’s political opposition has strongly criticized recent comments made by government spokesperson Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, who suggested that not all scheduled elections will be held this year. The remarks have…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025