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Republic of Congo Seeks New IMF Programme Amid Rising Debt and Oil Revenue Pressures

The Republic of Congo has formally requested negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new economic and financial support programme as the country faces mounting debt pressures and…

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Sierra Leone Opposition Raises Alarm Over Alleged Drug Trafficking Links After Major Cocaine Seizure

Sierra Leone’s main opposition leader, Abdulai Kargbo, has raised concerns over alleged connections between the country and international drug trafficking networks following the seizure of a massive cocaine shipment linked…

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African Union Renews Push for Permanent UN Security Council Seats

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has renewed Africa’s call for major reforms to the United Nations Security Council, describing the continent’s continued lack of permanent representation as a…

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Uganda and DR Congo Sign Six New Agreements to Boost Trade and Security Cooperation

Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed six new bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, security, tourism, and diplomacy as the two neighboring countries deepen regional…

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Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Withdraw From Key Areas in Eastern DR Congo Amid Fragile Ceasefire Efforts

Fighters from the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have withdrawn from several strategic areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local officials, military sources, and residents, in a move…

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Nigeria Urges UN Action on AI Warfare and Rising Global Security Threats

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for urgent international action to address growing geopolitical tensions and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence-driven warfare technologies.…

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France and Kenya Push Africa-Europe Tech, Arts and Sports Partnerships at Nairobi Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto have called for stronger Africa-Europe cooperation in technology, arts, and sports, saying partnerships built around innovation and youth empowerment are key…

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Ramaphosa Refuses to Resign as South Africa Opens Impeachment Inquiry Over Farm Cash Scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he will not resign despite Parliament moving forward with an impeachment inquiry linked to the controversial theft of cash hidden at his…

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Ghana Backs Ramaphosa’s Response to Xenophobic Violence in South Africa

Ghana’s government has expressed confidence in South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ability to address the recent wave of xenophobic violence and attacks against foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.…

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One Killed as Somali Security Forces Break Up Opposition Protest in Mogadishu

At least one person was killed and another injured after Somali security forces opened fire on opposition supporters during a protest in Mogadishu on Sunday, according to witnesses and opposition…

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Macron Pushes for Greater French Investment in Africa at Kenya’s Africa-Forward Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased investment in Africa as he co-hosted the Africa-Forward Summit in Nairobi alongside Kenyan President William Ruto, signaling a renewed French strategy focused…

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