Eastern DR Congo situation ‘catastrophic’, says visiting EU commissioner
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Eastern DR Congo situation ‘catastrophic’, says visiting EU commissioner

EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib visited Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as part of a regional tour urging respect

Fasting together: Ramadan and Lent in Sierra Leone’s spirit of harmony
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Fasting together: Ramadan and Lent in Sierra Leone’s spirit of harmony

Although politics may be troubled in Sierra Leone, religions co-exist harmoniously. As Christian Lent and Muslim Ramadan fall into the

WFP warns of imminent end to food aid in Somalia without new funding
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WFP warns of imminent end to food aid in Somalia without new funding

The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) warned Friday it would have to stop humanitarian assistance in Somalia by April if

Investigation: Russian spy agency takes over Wagner operations in Africa
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Investigation: Russian spy agency takes over Wagner operations in Africa

Russia’s SVR foreign intelligence agency has taken over mercenary group Wagner’s influence operations in Africa after the death of its

Cameroon jails three soldiers involved in killing 21 civilians in 2020
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Cameroon jails three soldiers involved in killing 21 civilians in 2020

Cameroon has handed jail terms to three soldiers found guilty of involvement in the killing of 21 civilians in 2020

South Africa to deploy troops to crime hotspots within 10 days
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South Africa to deploy troops to crime hotspots within 10 days

Crime-weary South Africa will deploy army units alongside police within 10 days to tackle rampant crime fuelled by drugs gangs

Nigeria issues warning over illegal recruitment of its citizens for Russia’s war in Ukraine
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Nigeria issues warning over illegal recruitment of its citizens for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Nigeria warned its nationals against being recruited for armed conflicts abroad after reports that some were duped into fighting for

Nigeria and Kenya lead production of electric vans using Chinese kits
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Nigeria and Kenya lead production of electric vans using Chinese kits

As nations seek to cut fuel costs and reduce emissions, both countries have signed deals to assemble vehicles using kits

Erdogan in Addis: Turkey deepens Ethiopia ties
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Erdogan in Addis: Turkey deepens Ethiopia ties

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Ethiopia for his first official visit since 2015. He was received by Prime Minister

UN calls on both authorities in Libya to protect rights of migrants
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UN calls on both authorities in Libya to protect rights of migrants

A new report by two of its agencies describes systematic rights violations and abuses of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers…Read