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Eastern DR Congo situation 'catastrophic', says visiting EU commissioner

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EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib visited Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as part of a regional tour urging respect for international humanitarian law, describing the situation amid ongoing fighting as "catastrophic".

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

Africanews  

Although politics may be troubled in Sierra Leone, religions co-exist harmoniously. As Christian Lent and Muslim Ramadan fall into the same time period this year, the faithful celebrate their holidays together, peacefully.

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

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The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) warned Friday it would have to stop humanitarian assistance in Somalia by April if it did not receive new funding.

Investigation: Russian spy agency takes over Wagner operations in Africa

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Russia's SVR foreign intelligence agency has taken over mercenary group Wagner's influence operations in Africa after the death of its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to a new investigation.

Entertainment Week Africa Hosts Creative Connect During Grammys Weekend

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Entertainment Week Africa hosted Creative Connect, an intimate gathering during Grammys Weekend designed to bring together senior decision-makers and

SATSA Partnership Strengthens Southern Africa’s Adventure Tourism Sector

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SATSA, the voice of inbound tourism in Southern Africa, has formalised a partnership with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), the world's largest

Cameroon jails three soldiers involved in killing 21 civilians in 2020

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Cameroon has handed jail terms to three soldiers found guilty of involvement in the killing of 21 civilians in 2020 unrest in the country's English-speaking northwest, victims' lawyers said on Friday.

Trump imposes new 10% tariffs following Supreme Court ruling

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President Donald Trump imposed Friday an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the Supreme Court struck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties, delivering a stinging rebuke on his signature economic policy.

Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival

BBC News Africa  

Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.

Libya: UN Report Warns of Escalating Human Rights Abuses Against Migrants and Refugees in Libya

allAfrica  

[IPS] United Nations -- A new UN report warns of the "brutal and normalized reality" for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Libya as they face exploitation and human rights violations.

Sudan: Sudan's 'Lion Cubs' - the Child Soldiers Going Viral On Tiktok

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[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Babanusa -- Report by Sebastian Vandermeersch and Amgad Abdelgadir

Senegal: Senegal Approves Draft Law to Double Prison Terms for Homosexual Acts

allAfrica  

[RFI] Senegal's government has approved a bill to toughen laws on homosexuality, proposing longer prison terms and higher fines.

Congo-Kinshasa: France Confirms Its Soldiers Are in DR Congo, but Only to Train Local Troops

allAfrica  

[RFI] France has clarified that its military personnel are in the Democratic Republic of Congo to train members of the country's armed forces, following speculation sparked by images of soldiers wearing French uniform that were shared on social media.

Gabonese presidency defends social media shutdown

Africanews  

Authorities have defended the bad as necessary to preserve social cohesion, political stability, and national security

Invictus Investment posts record results for 2025 as EBITDA increases nearly threefold, up 184% year-on-year

AfricaDotcom  

Invictus Investment Company PLC (http://InvictusInvestment.ae/) (ADX: INVICTUS), a leading agro-food enterprise in the Middle East and Africa, today published

Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026: Pan‑African green pipeline ready for scale and investors invited to catalyse USD 3.09bn in climate solutions

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Africa’s Green Economy Summit (24–27 February 2026) will present a curated, deal‑ready pipeline of climate projects from more than 25 African countries. Since

Venezuela’s Energy Reopening Sets Stage for First-Mover Investment at Caribbean Energy Week

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Venezuela’s long-dormant oil and gas sector is rapidly reactivating in early 2026, sharpening the relevance of Caribbean Energy Week (CEW)’s First Mover

Youth Charter Calls for Sport-Led Youth Action Following African Union Summit in Addis Ababa

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The Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) has welcomed the outcomes of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, held in Addis Ababa, and

Mascots Ayo and Tina showcase the Olympic spirit in Milan

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With the Olympic Winter Games in full swing in Italy, a special guest from Senegal joined the celebrations in Milan. Ayo (https://apo-opa.co/46geHHe), the

How RelyEZ is powering Africa’s growing solar and storage demand

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Across Africa, the rapid rollout of solar generation is shifting the challenge from simply adding capacity to integrating power reliably into weak and

Africa’s Next Wave of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Investment Set to Converge at Paris Energy Forum

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With governments and operators from across Africa’s gas frontier confirmed to participate, the Invest in African Energy Forum (Paris, April 22–23, 2026)

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