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Qatar Pushes Peace Talks as Congo–M23 Deadline Passes Amid Rising Violence

Qatar said Sunday it has shared a draft peace agreement with both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, even as fighting intensifies in the country’s…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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Congo Cites Threat to Sovereignty Leading to Rejection of Kenya’s Consul Appointment in Rebel-Held Goma

The Congolese government on Saturday firmly rejected Kenya’s decision to appoint a consul general in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, saying the move was “inappropriate” and a violation…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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UN Warns of Sharp Rise in Wartime Sexual Violence

Conflict-related sexual violence surged by 25% worldwide in 2024, according to a new United Nations report, with the highest number of cases recorded in the Central African Republic, the Democratic…

Africa News Now August 15, 2025

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British Army Report Finds Ongoing Use of Sex Workers at Kenya Base Despite Ban

A British Army investigation has revealed that soldiers stationed at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) continue to use sex workers at a “low to moderate” level, despite a…

Africa News Now August 14, 2025

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CAF Fines Kenya $50,000 Over Security Chaos at CHAN Match, Warns of Hosting Ban

Kenya, co-host of the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, has been fined $50,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for serious safety and security breaches during Sunday’s match…

Africa News Now August 13, 2025

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Ugandan and Egyptian Presidents Meet in Cairo as Nile Water Dispute Heats Up

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi hosted Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Cairo on Tuesday for high-level talks that centered on regional cooperation — and the increasingly tense dispute over the…

Africa News Now August 13, 2025

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Rwanda Rejects UN Claim of Role in Congo Civilian Massacre

Rwanda has strongly rejected allegations by the United Nations that its troops participated alongside M23 rebels in the massacre of hundreds of civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, calling…

Africa News Now August 12, 2025

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Over 140 Ethiopian Migrants Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Yemen Coast

At least 142 Ethiopian migrants are feared dead after a boat carrying 154 people capsized early Sunday in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Yemen, according to the…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

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Mozambique Conflict Escalates: Over 46,000 Displaced in One Week Amid Renewed Attacks

A fresh surge of violence by armed groups in northern Mozambique has forced over 46,000 people to flee their homes in just one week, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the…

Africa News Now August 4, 2025

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Tanzania Bans Foreigners from Small Businesses to Boost Local Jobs, Stirring Regional Tensions

Tanzania has announced a sweeping ban on foreign participation in 15 categories of small businesses, intensifying efforts to protect local livelihoods and boost grassroots economic empowerment. The directive, issued by…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025

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Kenya Bans Online Alcohol Sales, Raises Legal Drinking Age in Sweeping Public Health Crackdown

Kenya has unveiled a tough new set of measures to restrict alcohol access nationwide, part of an aggressive campaign to combat rising levels of alcohol abuse, especially among young people.…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025