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DR Congo Military Steps Up Patrols In Goma
Military personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo stepped up patrols in the government stronghold of Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels encircled the city.
Residents described the spread of panic as M23 rebels took control of Sake, a…
Sudan’s Army, RSF Trade Blame On Refinery Fire
A fire has destroyed a large oil refinery about 71 kilometres north of Khartoum, and it has sparked a blame game between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF Both sides accuse each other of starting the…
President Ramaphosa Signs Land Seizure Law
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill allowing land seizures by the state without compensation - a move that has put him at odds with some members of his government.
Black people only own a small fraction of…
DRC: M23 Rebel Assault Kills Military Governor
The military governor of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has died from injuries sustained during fighting on the front line, local authorities say, as M23 rebel fighters close in on the provincial capital,…
Haitian Gangs threaten to seize control of capital-UN Chief
Gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to a complete breakdown of government authority without additional international support for the beleaguered national police, the United Nations chief warned.…
Britain, Egypt foreign ministers discuss trade, irregular migration
British foreign minister, David Lammy, held talks in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty.
The discussions took place ahead of the second gathering of the Egyptian-British Participation Council which aims to boost economic…
Kenya eases travel rules for African nations
Kenya will soon allow citizens from nearly all African countries to visit without prior travel authorisation, according to a directive announced Tuesday.
The policy shift aims to enhance regional integration and boost tourism by…
Families Of Apartheid-era Victims Sue South African Government
Twenty-five victims' families and survivors of apartheid-era political crimes have sued South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and his government for what they say is it's failure to properly investigate those offences, and deliver…
Tanzania: Tundu Lissu To Head Opposition Party
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, ousting long-running leader Freeman Mbowe in an intense race
Lissu campaigned for changes in the party leadership while…
Kenyan Shilling Stable With Remittances Support
Kenya's shilling was stable against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, supported by remittances amid muted foreign exchange demand, traders said.
At 0908 GMT, the shilling traded at 129.10/129.60 per dollar, compared to 129.15/129.65 at the…