- 7 March, 2026
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From Kinshasa to Bujumbura: How the M23 crisis risks engulfing the region
According to Congolese political scientist Christian Moleka Kibamgu, the DRC’s diplomatic and military room for manoeuvre has narrowed significantly…Read More
Botswana probes youth lured to fight in Ukraine on promises of quick pay
The Botswana government is investigating two young men allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine, as more Africans are said to
Messi’s tour of India gets off to chaotic start as angry fans storm field
Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start Saturday with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting
Femicide not officially recognised in Kenya despite rising cases
The United Nations says one in five women are killed in Kenya every day, but that many cases remain unreported
Trump features in new batch of photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate
The images were released on Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee…Read More
Rare fresco of Jesus as Good Shepherd discovered in Turkish tomb
A rare 3rd-century fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered near Iznik, Turkey…Read More
West African troops supporting Benin government following failed coup
Some 200 soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, have been deployed to the country…Read More
M23 rebels take control of strategic Congo town as peace deal crumbles
The United States accuses Rwanda of leading the Great Lakes region toward war and warns action will be taken against
Pix of the Day December 12, 2025
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Gang violence, thefts surge in post-cyclone Mayotte
Burglaries have increased by 35% since Cyclone Chido a year ago. Fearing for their safety, some residents have abandoned entire