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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

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Burundi Struggles with Influx of Congolese Refugees Amid M23 Violence

Burundi is grappling with a growing refugee crisis as thousands of Congolese flee the violence caused by the M23 rebel group advancing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since…

Africa News Now February 19, 2025

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UN Warns of Dire Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan, Focus on Displacement and Famine in Darfur

The United Nations expressed grave concern on Monday over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, with a particular focus on the violence impacting civilians in the Zamzam displacement camp in…

Africa News Now February 18, 2025

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Sudanese Foreign Minister Meets Iranian Counterpart in Tehran to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Amid Ongoing Conflict

On Monday, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed Al-Sharif met with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in Tehran as part of a diplomatic mission to reinforce bilateral relations between…

Africa News Now February 18, 2025