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Rwandan-backed M23 Rebels Advance in Eastern Congo Despite Ceasefire Announcement, Escalating Tensions

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels continued their advance in eastern Congo on Wednesday, despite announcing a unilateral ceasefire earlier this week. The rebels captured a key city approximately 60 miles (96 kilometers)…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Palestine and Egypt Reject Trump’s Proposal for Gaza Resettlement, Call it a Violation of International Law”

In a strongly worded response, both Palestine and Egypt have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to permanently resettle displaced Palestinians from Gaza outside the war-torn enclave. The proposal,…

Africa News Now February 6, 2025

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Rebel Alliance in Eastern DR Congo Declares Humanitarian Ceasefire Amid Escalating Violence

The Congo River Alliance, a coalition of rebel groups including the Rwanda-backed M23, has declared a humanitarian ceasefire beginning Tuesday, following weeks of intense fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic…

Africa News Now February 4, 2025

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Egyptians Protest Against Trump’s Proposal to Displace Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan

Thousands of Egyptians gathered at the Rafah crossing on Friday to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to neighboring Egypt and…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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SADC Emergency Summit Tackles Escalating Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Heads of Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an emergency summit today to address the ongoing and deepening crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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Hospitals in Goma Struggle to Cope as M23 Rebels Advance, Hundreds Dead in Ongoing Conflict

Hospitals in Goma, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are overwhelmed as fierce fighting with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has led to widespread casualties. Hundreds have been killed,…

Africa News Now February 2, 2025

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EU Security Council Convenes Again to Address Escalating Crisis in Eastern DR Congo as M23 Rebels Advance

The United Nations Security Council held its second meeting in three days on Tuesday to address the deepening crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly the rapidly…

Africa News Now January 29, 2025

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DRC’s Goma in the Hands of M23 Rebels

M23 rebels have reportedly made significant advances toward the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), sparking fears of a broader conflict despite government claims to still…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025

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Fire Engulfs Major Sudanese Oil Refinery Amid Escalating Conflict

A major oil refinery, located approximately 71 kilometers north of Khartoum, Sudan, has been destroyed in a devastating fire. The incident has sparked a tense blame game between the Sudanese…

Africa News Now January 26, 2025

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“Families Flee War and Famine in Sudan, Finding Refuge in Chad as UK Foreign Secretary Witnesses the Crisis”

Every day, families fleeing the brutal conflict and famine in Sudan arrive at the Chad border, navigating a dry, dusty path to escape the ongoing violence. The scenes have left…

Africa News Now January 25, 2025

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DRC’s North Kivu Military Governor Dies Amid Intensifying M23 Rebel Assault

The military governor of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Major General Peter Cirimwami, has died from injuries sustained during recent combat with M23 rebel…

Africa News Now January 24, 2025