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Sudan army denies deadly Eid strike on key hospital in Darfur

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The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.

At least 13 children killed in strike on Sudanese hospital, WHO confirms

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At least 64 people were killed in a strike on a hospital in Sudan’s western Darfur region, the World Health Organization said on Saturday. 13 children were among the dead.

US and Iran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz standoff

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President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will “obliterate” power plants in Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn’t fully open the strategic Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, and Iranian missiles struck two cities near Israel’s main nuclear research center.

US troops in Nigeria using drones to detect and disrupt terrorist activity

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US military trainers deployed to Nigeria are using high-powered drones for surveillance and intelligence gathering, the Nigerian military said on Saturday.

Presidents of Kenya and Uganda launch next phase of cross-border railway

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Kenya and Uganda take a major step towards regional integration, launching a new phase of the Standard Gauge Railway aimed at linking East Africa to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict

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How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

Kenya: Kenya, Uganda Open Rail Extension Burdened By Chinese Debt

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[RFI] Nairobi (AFP) - The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.

Nigeria: U.S. Drones Deployed to Nigeria Alongside Troops for Intelligence and Training

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[RFI] The US military has multiple MQ-9 drones operating in Nigeria alongside 200 troops - in a non-combat role providing training and intelligence support to the military in its fight against Islamist militants across the north, US and Nigerian officials have confirmed.

Congo-Brazzaville: Congo's 'Nintendo Election' Was Rigged From the Start, Observer Says

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[RFI] Civil society groups in Congo-Brazzaville are challenging the integrity of last weekend's presidential election, which handed veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso a fifth term in office. Bertrand Menier Kounianga, spokesperson for the civil society platform CAPGED, tells RFI the vote was "rigged from start to finish".

West Africa: Why the Sahel Is Now the World's Deadliest Region for Terrorism

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[RFI] The Sahel has become the world's most deadly region for terrorism, with nearly half of all global deaths now taking place there. This marks a long-term shift away from the Middle East and North Africa, recent data shows.

Uganda: Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine 'Ran Away for Safety' to Us

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[RFI] The leader of Ugandan opposition party, the National Unity Platform, Bobi Wine has resurfaced in the United States after days of uncertainty over his whereabouts, saying he fled for his life and is now seeking international backing against the government he accuses of repression.

Africa: French Overtakes Arabic to Become World's Fourth Most Spoken Language

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[RFI] French now ranks ahead of Arabic as the fourth most widely spoken language in the world, according to a report published this week ahead of Friday's international day of the French language.

Congo-Kinshasa: Young Congolese Author Pascal Boroto Wins African Literary Prize

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[RFI] The 2026 Voix d'Afriques (Voices from Africa) literature prize has been awarded to Pascal Boroto, a young writer from the Democratic Republic of Congo, for a novel inspired by his journalist mother.

West Africa: How a Disinformation Network Is Destabilising the Alliance of Sahel States

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[RFI] Since late 2025, a vast ecosystem of fake social media accounts has been targeting countries in the Alliance of Sahel States and their junta leaders. RFI's Fact-Checking Unit and France 24's Observers have been investigating this network, which is spreading disinformation across West Africa.

Sudan: De-escalate the Conflict in Sudan and Protect Civilians - Dr Tedros

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[WHO] @WHO has verified yet another attack on health care in #Sudan. This time, Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur's capital, Al Deain, was struck, killing at least 64 people, including 13 children, two female nurses, one male doctor, and multiple patients.

Seychelles Locks in International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deal as Final Reviews Near Completion

AfricaDotcom  

A staff level agreement between Seychelles and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been reached following a mission to Victoria from 4 to 19 March 2026,

South Africa: President Ramaphosa wishes the Muslim community Eid Mubarak

AfricaDotcom  

President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africa’s Muslim community Eid Mubarak in the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the Holy Month of Ramadaan. Read

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission President Meets with the African Union Commission’s Commissioner for Infrastructure

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The visit paid on Wednesday 18 March 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, by the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation of the African Union

Rwanda batter becomes youngest women's T20 centurion

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Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde says it was like "a dream" after becoming the youngest woman to make a T20 international century at the age of 15 years and 223 days.

AES calls for simultaneous mobilisation to condemn EU resolution on Niger's ex-president

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Civil society organisations in Niger have condemned a European Union resolution demanding the release of the country’s former president. They're calling for a simultaneous mobilisation in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to protest the move.

Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence

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Germany said on Friday it had temporarily pulled its diplomatic staff out of Niger because of the security situation in the west African nation, which is wracked by jihadist violence.

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