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M23 Rebels Executed 21 Civilians in Goma Amid Mounting Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group of executing at least 21 civilians during a two-day killing spree in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province,…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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ICC Approves First-Ever In-Absentia Hearing Against Ugandan Warlord Joseph Kony

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially authorized the continuation of proceedings against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony, leader of the notorious Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), paving the way for…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Bill Gates Pledges $200bn Fortune to Transform Health and Education in Africa by 2045

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has announced that the majority of his estimated $200 billion fortune will be spent on improving health and education in Africa over the…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Ugandan Earthen Floors Cut Construction Costs, Improve Health, and Fight Climate Change

A low-cost, eco-friendly flooring alternative is transforming housing in Uganda by reducing construction expenses, improving health, and lowering carbon emissions. Developed by Earth Enable, a social enterprise launched in 2017,…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

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Kenyan President Apologizes to Tanzania Over Activist Deportations

Kenyan President William Ruto has issued a public apology to Tanzania, aiming to ease rising diplomatic tensions triggered by the recent detention and deportation of East African activists from Tanzanian…

Africa News Now May 28, 2025

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Kenyan MP George Koimburi Hospitalized After Alleged Abduction and Beating Amid Surge in Political Violence

Kenyan Member of Parliament George Koimburi is in critical condition at Karen Hospital in Nairobi after allegedly being abducted, assaulted, and dumped in a coffee farm, according to former Deputy…

Africa News Now May 27, 2025

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Uganda Halts Military Ties with Germany, Accuses Ambassador of Subversion

Uganda has suspended all military cooperation with Germany, citing alleged “subversive activities” by German Ambassador Matthias Schauer, including support for anti-government groups and interference in internal affairs. The announcement, made…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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U.S. Scales Back Development Role in Africa, Urges Local Forces to Lead Security Amid Rising Extremist Threats

The U.S. military is shifting its Africa strategy, reducing its traditional focus on governance and development support, and instead urging African partners to assume greater responsibility for their own security.…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Released After Diplomatic Pressure Over Detention in Tanzania

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been released and returned to Kenya after being detained for three days in Tanzania, sparking a diplomatic standoff between the two East African nations. His…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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EU and AU Pledge Deeper Strategic Cooperation Amid Global Crises and Shifting Alliances

Foreign ministers from the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) reaffirmed their commitment to enhanced cooperation on peace, security, economic development, and multilateral reform during the third EU-AU Ministerial…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Tanzania Restricts Access to X After Cyberattacks and Rising Political Tensions

Access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has been restricted across Tanzania following a series of cyberattacks on official government and institutional accounts. The clampdown coincides with political…

Africa News Now May 21, 2025