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DR Congo Offers $5 Million Reward for Capture of M23 Rebel Leaders Amid Ongoing Violence

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has announced a reward of $5 million for information leading to the capture of three key leaders of the M23…

Africa News Now March 9, 2025

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UK Refuses to Pay Remaining £50M to Rwanda After Suspension of Migrant Deal

The UK government has announced that it will not make any further payments to Rwanda following the suspension of the controversial migrant deal between the two countries. The deal, which…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025

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Kenyan Court Grants Police 21-Day Custody for Two Suspects in Murder of British National Campbell Scott

A Kenyan court has granted police permission to detain two suspects for 21 days in connection with the murder of British national Campbell Scott. The 58-year-old's body was discovered in…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025

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Protests Erupt in Kakuma Refugee Camp Amid Food and Water Shortages, Security Forces Fire on Demonstrators

Widespread protests have rocked Kakuma Refugee Camp in north-western Kenya on Monday, as refugees and asylum seekers took to the streets in anger over severe food and water shortages. According…

Africa News Now March 4, 2025

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Kenya Faces Growing Threats to Wildlife Habitats Amid World Wildlife Day Celebrations

As Kenya celebrates World Wildlife Day, conservationists are raising alarms over the rapid loss of wildlife habitats, despite significant progress in the recovery of endangered species. The country's natural landscapes…

Africa News Now March 3, 2025

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South African Peacekeepers Evacuated from Eastern Congo After Injuries in Ongoing M23 Conflict

A group of critically injured South African peacekeepers, who sustained injuries during fighting in eastern Congo a month ago, have been evacuated by the United Nations and returned to South…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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UK Set to Impose Sanctions on Rwanda Over Alleged Support for M23 Rebels in Congo Conflict

Britain is poised to impose sanctions on Rwanda in response to its alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which has taken control of significant parts of eastern Congo. Ray…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Kenya Enhances Border Security After Violent Clash with Ethiopia Leaves Several Missing

Kenya has increased security along its border with Ethiopia following a violent confrontation between fishermen from the Turkana community in Kenya and the Dassanech community in Ethiopia at the Omo…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Thousands Dead as Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Capture Key Cities in Eastern Congo Amid Escalating Conflict

In what has become one of the deadliest years in recent history for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), more than 7,000 people have been killed as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Congo’s President Announces Unity Government Amid Escalating Violence in Eastern Region

President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has revealed plans to form a unity government as violence intensifies in the country’s eastern region, sparking significant concern from…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Mali and Senegal Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Joint Border Patrols and Expanding Cooperation

Mali and Senegal are reinforcing their partnership, placing emphasis on practical cooperation over political differences within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). A significant development in this growing…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025