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DRC: Schools In Goma Remain Empty
The reopening of schools in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, this Monday lacked its usual atmosphere, with many schools remaining eerily empty.
While a handful of students attempted to return to class, the majority stayed home,…
US Aid Freeze Generates Concern Across Africa
US President Donald Trump's freeze on global aid is creating significant concern across Africa, prompting Ethiopian human rights groups to raise their voices.
Masud Gebeyehu Reta, Executive Director of the Ethiopian Human Rights…
South Africa Suspends Search For Trapped Illegal Miners
South African authorities on Monday suspended rescue operations for an unspecified number of alleged illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg due to safety concerns.
Rescue teams were able to descend 70…
White South Africans Turn Down Trump’s Immigration Offer
U.S. President Donald Trump's offer to rehouse white South Africans as refugees fleeing persecution may not spur quite the rush he anticipates, as even right-wing white lobby groups want to "tackle the injustices" of Black majority rule on…
Aga Khan IV Laid To Rest In Egypt
The burial service for Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, was held at the Aga Khan mausoleum, southern Egyptian province of Aswan, Egypt on Sunday.
A funeral service for Prince…
Sudan Army Calls For Support For New Government
The Sudanese military has called for diplomatic support for a new government. The formation of a new Sudanese government is expected to happen after the recapture of Khartoum is completed, military sources said.
Army head, Abdel Fattah…
Libya Uncovers Migrant Bodies From Mass Graves
Libya authorities uncovered nearly 50 bodies this week from two mass graves in the country’s southeastern desert, according to officials.
It's the latest tragedy involving people seeking to reach Europe through the North African country.…
Ethiopia Aims Debt Restructuring
Ethiopia is in the final stages of negotiations with its creditors to restructure its sovereign debt, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide announced on Sunday.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Addis Ababa with International Monetary Fund,…
Namibian Founding President Sam Nujoma Dies
The revered freedom fighter Sam Nujoma, who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has passed away at the age of 95.
His death was announced on Sunday by…
Former Boxing Champion Killed Amid Violence In DRC
In Goma, grief is mingled with anger as the community mourns the tragic death of Kibomango, a former boxing champion and one of the 3,000 victims claimed by the M23 rebels.
The memory of his untimely passing remains fresh, leaving behind…