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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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Outrage in Somalia After Missing 8-Year-Old Found in Forced Marriage

Widespread outrage has erupted in Somalia after an eight-year-old girl, missing for six months, was found living with a man who claimed to be her husband. The shocking case has…

Africa News Now April 1, 2025

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Somaliland Rejects Somalia’s US Military Deal, Asserts Control Over Berbera Port and Airbase

Somaliland has firmly rejected Somalia’s proposal to grant the United States exclusive access to the strategic Berbera port and airbase, arguing that Mogadishu has no authority over its territory. The…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

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Kenyan Officer Killed in Haiti Amid Mounting Concerns Over MSS Mission

A Kenyan police officer, Bénédict Kabiru, has been killed in Haiti while serving in the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, dealing another blow to the controversial deployment. Kabiru was…

Africa News Now March 28, 2025

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Senegal’s President Faye and Rwanda’s Kagame Strengthen Ties, Discuss DRC Peace Efforts

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and fostering peace in Africa, particularly addressing the escalating crisis in the…

Africa News Now March 28, 2025

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Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed Seeks Public Nomination for Tigray Leader Amid Deepening Political Rift

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on residents of the northern Tigray region to nominate a new leader to replace interim President Getachew Reda, in a bid to defuse…

Africa News Now March 27, 2025

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South Sudan Opposition Leader Riek Machar Arrested as UN Warns of Renewed Civil War

South Sudan’s political crisis deepened as opposition leader and Vice President Riek Machar was arrested by government forces, raising fears of a return to civil war. The United Nations has…

Africa News Now March 27, 2025