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Rwanda: Experts Weigh in On How Rwanda Can Tap Into Lithium Reserves

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[New Times] Rwanda holds real but still early-stage potential to become a significant player in the global electric battery-minerals market, experts have said of the country's lithium potential.

East Africa: Strategic Partnership Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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[State Department] The Government of the United States of America ("United States") and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC"), each a "Party" and hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties,"

Saudi Arabia and Comoros prepare for crucial Arab Cup group B clash

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Friday’s encounter will mark the first-ever meeting between Saudi Arabia and Comoros, adding further intrigue as Group B begins to take shape. Both sides will be eager to secure points that could prove decisive in their push for qualification to the knockout stages

U.S. brokered Congo–Rwanda deal signed amid ongoing clashes in eastern DRC

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The crisis in eastern Congo traces back to the aftermath of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, after which nearly 2 million Hutu refugees fled into Congo. Rwanda accuses some Hutu militias of participating in the genocide and alleges that elements within the Congolese army have offered them protection.

With Child Deaths Projected to Rise for the First Time This Century, Gates Foundation Urges Global Leaders to Target Scarce Resources Where They Save the Most Lives

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New Goalkeepers Report models impact of global health funding cuts, offers roadmap of best buys and most effective investments to slow this reversal

In Goma, skepticism and fear persist as Congo–Rwanda peace edal Is finalized in Washington

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On the frontline, both sides accuse each other of violating the cease-fire. The Congolese army says rebels reignited hostilities, while AFC-M23 counters that government forces bombed their positions

South Africa: A Response to Secretary Rubio's Substack post

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[Govt of SA] Secretary Rubio, I have read your Substack post from 3 December 2025.

Tanzania: Review of U.S.-Bilateral Relationship with Tanzania

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[State Department] The United States values its longstanding partnership with the people of Tanzania, which has brought prosperity to our populations and security to the region.

African central bank governors revive vision for continental monetary integration {Business Africa}

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At the Yaoundé Summit, 41 Central Bank Governors Advance an Ambitious Vision for an African IMF and Central Bank Amid Growing Climate Risks while In Zambia After Years in Default, the country Secures CCC+ Upgrade from S&P — A Major Step Toward Economic Stability

Massive blackout plunges western Cuba into darkness as power grid struggles

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Cuba’s prolonged energy problems reflect the wider economic crisis gripping the country—a crisis intensified by the pandemic, which devastated the tourism industry, tighter U.S. sanctions, and a failed monetary reform intended to unify the currency.

Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge

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South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.

Congo-Kinshasa: Ceremonial Foreign Policy - Shallowly Engaging with Kinshasa and Kigali

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[CFR] In shallowly engaging with Kinshasa and Kigali, Washington does little to promote peace and risks insulating leaders from accountability.

Venezuela: U.S. deportation flights continue despite airspace closure threat

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A flight carrying 266 Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States arrived in Caracas on Wednesday on a U.S. airline plane, following statements by President Donald Trump that Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed

Africa: America Welcomes a New G20

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[State Department] Washington, DC -- Next year, the United States will host the world's 20 largest economies for the first time since 2009. Coinciding with America's 250th anniversary, the 2026 G20 will be a chance to recognize the values of innovation, entrepreneurship, and perseverance that made America great, and which provide a roadmap to prosperity for the entire world. We'll showcase these values and more when we host the G20 Leaders' Summit in December 2026 in one of America's greatest cities, Miami,

Report: The Arab region had its hottest year on record in 2024

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In the report, the State of the Climate in the Arab Region, temperatures are rising at twice the global average, with intense heatwaves pushing society to the limit.

Malaria deaths, cases surged in 2024 with gains at stake - Report

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Malaria killed around 610,000 people in 2024, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. Most of the fatalities occured in sub-Saharan Africa, with children constituting the majority of the victims

Toxic smoke chokes Conakry community as residents plead for government action

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For years, families living next to the towering municipal trash dump have endured thick, toxic smoke from the constant burning of waste. Many now fear the long-term health consequences as the dump continues to expand, overshadowing the community.

US-based Tanzanian activist blames government for Instagram ban

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Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi's social media accounts for violating their policy.

Kenya: Renowned Kenyan Actor Bilal Wanjau Dies While Undergoing Treatment At KNH

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Celebrated Kenyan actor and director Bilal Wanjau has died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, his family has announced.

Malawi: Parliament Greenlights Controversial CDF Bill, Sparks Outcry Over MP Control

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[Nyasa Times] In a move that has sent shockwaves through Malawi's governance landscape, Parliament has approved Bill No. 2 of 2025, a Constitutional Amendment that enshrines the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) into the country's supreme law--without any alterations.

South Africa: Government Welcomes 0.5 Percent GDP Growth

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[SAnews.gov.za] Government has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which show that the economy grew by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2025.

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