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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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Rwanda Rejects U.S. Sanctions on Senior Official Over M23 Support Amid Ongoing Conflict in Eastern Congo

Rwanda's government has strongly criticized U.S. sanctions imposed on General James Kabarebe, a senior official in the Rwandan government, over his alleged role in backing the M23 rebel group in…

Africa News Now February 22, 2025

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Egypt Begins Sending Mobile Home Materials for Gaza’s Reconstruction Amid War’s Devastation

Egyptian state media reported on Thursday that trucks carrying materials intended to build mobile homes crossed the Rafah crossing into Egypt, on their way to an inspection area at the…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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U.S. Sanctions Rwandan Minister and Rebel Spokesperson Over M23 Conflict in Eastern Congo

The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday against a Rwandan government minister and a spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, following escalating violence in neighboring Congo. The U.S. accused them…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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Egypt and Spain Reject Trump’s Gaza Depopulation Proposal, Urge Support for Palestinian Rights and Reconstruction

In a joint news conference on Wednesday, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez strongly opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to depopulate the Gaza Strip.…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025

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DR Congo Seeks Military Support from Chad Amid Growing M23 Rebel Threat

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially requested military assistance from Chad in its ongoing battle against the M23 rebels, who have been advancing through eastern Congo, according to…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025

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Chad Declares Victory in Operation Haskanite Against Boko Haram, Eliminates 300 Fighters

Chad's military has officially concluded Operation Haskanite, a large-scale offensive launched in November 2024 to combat Boko Haram insurgents. The operation, which aimed to neutralize the extremist group, has been…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025

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Kenya Offers to Assist in Sudan Peace Efforts Amid Controversy Over RSF Meeting

Kenya announced its willingness to play a role in facilitating peace initiatives in Sudan on Wednesday, following accusations from the Sudanese government that Nairobi had violated its sovereignty by hosting…

Africa News Now February 20, 2025

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Egypt Proposes Plan for Gaza Reconstruction, Rejecting Trump’s Depopulation Proposal

Egypt is formulating a comprehensive plan to rebuild Gaza without forcing the displacement of its Palestinian population, presenting a stark contrast to former U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to…

Africa News Now February 19, 2025

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UN Report Documents Escalating Human Rights Violations in Sudan, Calls for Accountability and Action

The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has released a damning report on the ongoing human rights crisis in Sudan, highlighting the systematic and deliberate attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure,…

Africa News Now February 19, 2025

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UN Accuses M23 Rebels of Executing Children in Bukavu Amid Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo

The United Nations Human Rights Office has accused the M23 rebel group of summarily executing children in the town of Bukavu, South Kivu, amid the group’s rapid military advances in…

Africa News Now February 19, 2025