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Libya: Joint Statement on Libya Unified Budget Agreement

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[State Department] The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on Progress Between DR Congo and AFC/M23 on the Ceasefire Meetings in Switzerland

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[State Department] The following statement was released by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement, as well as the State of Qatar, the United States of America, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), the African Union Commission, and Switzerland, on the meetings held April 13 to April 17 in Montreux, Switzerland, on the implementation of the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

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One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.

Seychelles: Upcoming Working Visits of the President, Dr Patrick Herminie, to Russia and Abu Dhabi

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The Office of the President wishes to inform that the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, will undertake working visits to the

Seychelles and China sign development cooperation agreement supporting national development priorities

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The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure and the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Seychelles, Ms. Lin

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Angola, third stop on Africa tour

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Pope Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Angola, opening the third leg of his four-nation tour across Africa, with a message focused on hope, peace, and social justice.

Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa as Benin seeks extradition over coup allegations

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Pan-African activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa, where authorities say an extradition process is now underway.

Gulf tensions escalate as Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz

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Tensions between Washington and Tehran are rising sharply over access to key shipping routes in the Persian Gulf, as both sides harden their positions.

Millions listen to Ethiopian star's song taking swipe at government

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The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.

Pope urges youth to stay and fight corruption during Cameroon visit

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Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, as he continues his 11-day tour across Africa.

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

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The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.

Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” sparks alarm over diaspora funds and citizenship rights

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A controversial “Sovereignty Protection Bill” under review in Uganda’s Parliament is raising alarm among critics who say it could have far-reaching and potentially severe consequences for ordinary citizens.

Pope Leo XIV’s Angola visit draws hope amid floods and calls for peace

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Excitement is building in Angola as crowds prepare to welcome Pope Leo XIV to the capital, Luanda, during his 11-day tour across four African nations.

South Sudan tensions escalate as opposition retakes key stronghold

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The United Nations Security Council was briefed Friday on the worsening humanitarian conditions in South Sudan less than a week after opposition forces retook the strategic town of Akobo from government troops.

Zimbabwe's iconic stone birds were taken by colonialists. Finally, they're all back home

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For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe's borders.

Kenya’s Infrastructure Fund Signals Africa’s Shift from Potential to Prosperity

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Op-Ed By Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Merck Foundation and Kenya First Lady mark a Landmark Moment for Supporting Girl Education with their “Educating Linda” Program at Kenya State House

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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their Educating Linda program in Kenya in

Uganda – Shs46bn Idle Funds for Science Ministry leave Members of Parliament (MPs) furious

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The Budget Committee has summoned officials from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to explain why Shs 46 billion meant for innovation

Ambassador of Belarus D.Krasouski meets State Minister on Agricultural Investment and Input Supply Development Sector of Ethiopia

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On April 16, 2026 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Kenya and Ethiopia (concurrently), Dzmitry Krasouski, met

Youth Charter Calls for Stronger Youth-Focused Communiqué Following United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum 2026

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Following active participation in the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum at United Nations Headquarters, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is issuing a call for a

Germany Discusses Strengthening Cooperation and its United Nations (UN) Security Council Bid with Seychelles

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Acting Principal Secretary, Ambassador Beryl Samson, met H.E. Ambassador Wolfgang Hermann Dodd on his official visit to Seychelles, as Special Envoy to

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