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Bukavu in Crisis: Rising Tensions and an Uncertain Future

As the security situation in Bukavu, South Kivu, grows increasingly dire, concerns about the city’s future intensify. The presence of military forces has escalated significantly, leading to heightened tensions among…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Egypt Rejects Trump’s Proposal on Palestinian Refugees, US-Egypt Tensions Rise

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in Washington on Monday, where he was greeted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His visit comes amid growing tensions between Egypt and…

Africa News Now February 11, 2025

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Deadly Ambush on Civilian Convoy in Mali Kills 25, Dozens Injured Amid Rising Insecurity

At least 25 civilians were killed and dozens more injured in a brutal ambush on a civilian convoy in Mali on Friday afternoon. The attack occurred on the road between…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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Eastern and Southern African Leaders Urge Ceasefire and Dialogue in Eastern Congo Crisis

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa have called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels from the M23 group are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government. The summit,…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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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