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China and Republic of Congo strengthen ties at FOCAC meeting

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Jean-Claude Gakosso, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Congo, in Beijing on Friday to strengthen cooperation between China and Africa

Africa Energy Sector Endorses West African Energy Summit in Aberdeen, Scotland with a Focus on Global Investment

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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – offers their strong endorsement and

Egypt: President El-Sisi Exchanges Eid Greetings with Turkish President

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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Goma’s cultural scene struggles amid ongoing conflict

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In Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the impact of ongoing conflict is being felt far beyond the battlefield

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ (UNHCR) Grandi hails launch of Kenya’s landmark refugee inclusion plan

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The Government of Kenya launched a groundbreaking initiative on Friday to improve the lives of more than 830,000 refugees and asylum-seekers and their

Guinea pardons former ruler Moussa Dadis Camara amid controversy

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In a controversial decision, Guinea's ruling junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has granted a presidential pardon to former military ruler Moussa Dadis Camara

United Nations (UN) expert on freedom of religion or belief to visit Zambia

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The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Nazila Ghanea, will conduct an official visit to Zambia from 31 March to 11 April 2025.

President Wavel Ramkalawan Celebrates Excellence at the Seychelles Institute for Art and Design (SIAD) Graduation

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The Seychelles Institute for Art and Design (SIAD) held its annual graduation ceremony this afternoon at the University of Seychelles Theatre, with President

South Africa: President Ramaphosa assents to General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill which is the basis for significant reforms of South Africa’s

Newly deployed African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) officers train on Civil-Military relations to strengthen community relations

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Sixteen newly deployed military officers, serving with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), have completed an intense

End of the Submission Period for Written and Oral Testimonies to the Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan

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The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) announces the end of the submission period for written and oral testimonies to the Fact-Finding

Earthquake devastates Southeast Asia, death toll rises

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A powerful earthquake has rocked Southeast Asia, causing devastating destruction across multiple nations

‘Rassemblement des Bâtisseurs’ gains support ahead of Gabon election

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As the electoral campaign for the presidential election in Gabon begins on Saturday, several civil society organisations, political parties, and other groups continue to join the Rally of Builders

Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring rescue mission

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Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Expelled South African envoy accuses Trump administration of racism

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Ebrahim Rasool, who was accused of "race-baiting" by the US, speaks to the BBC in one of his first interviews since his expulsion.

UN Secretary General warns of 'dire situation' in South Sudan

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, alerted the press Friday morning to what he is calling a, “dramatic and dire situation,” in South Sudan

Khartoum residents welcome army soldiers who reclaimed area from RSF

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Sudan’s army said on Wednesday it had recaptured Khartoum’s international airport, and the military chief flew back to the capital for the first time in nearly two years of war, bringing the military closer to regaining full control of the city from the rival RSF.

Venezuela's Maduro calls US Secretary of State Marco Rubio an 'imbecile'

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Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro hit out at U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, calling him an "imbecile" following the American official's visit to neighbouring Guyana.

Hundreds feared dead after powerful earthquake hits Myanmar

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The 7.7-magnitude quake struck in the early afternoon on Friday sending tremors across neighbouring Thailand and China.

Questions remain about the cause of the submarine sinking in Egypt

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Questions remain about the cause of the submarine sinking on Thursday, which claimed the lives of at least six people in the Red Sea off Egypt's coast.

Africa: African Development Bank Group Approves $50 Million Trust Fund to End School-Age Hunger in Africa

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved the establishment of a fund to help put an end to hunger and malnutrition amongst school age-children in Africa.

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