AFC/M23 rebels agree to US request for withdrawal from city in DR Congo
Africa • Dec 16, 2025, 9:14 AM
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AFC/M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, on Tuesday agreed to withdraw from the city of Uvira in eastern DRC following a request from US mediators. The group said its withdrawal was a gesture to give the ongoing peace process between Rwanda and DRC a chance to succeed.
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African Union and Somalia denounce Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Africa • 9:05 PM
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The African Union and Somalia denounced Israel's announcement on Friday that it viewed Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state". Israel is the first country to recognise Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991.
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2025 Afcon: Record winners Egypt face South Africa
Africa • 4:05 PM
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It’s a blockbuster clash at the Africa Cup of Nations this Friday, with football heavyweights Egypt facing South Africa. Both sides come into the match with confidence after opening 2–1 wins—Egypt edging past Zimbabwe and South Africa defeating Angola. F
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US cooperation with Nigerian government targets Islamic State group
Africa • 2:02 PM
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US had launched "precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes". The claim came in a Christmas night social media post that offered few details, though US Africa Command later confirmed the st
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Ex-child soldiers rehabilitated in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa • 11:56 AM
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Fierce fighting rages in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, targeting civilianpopulations. We bring you these testimonies from former child soldiers who have been freed from the armed group that held them captive. As child soldiers, they h
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Trump announces strikes in Nigeria against Islamic State group targets
Africa • 10:30 AM
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The US carried out a strike against Islamic State group militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, US President Donald Trump and the US military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region.
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US launches air strikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria
Africa • 9:45 AM
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US had launched "precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes". The claim came in a Christmas night social media post that offered few details, though US Africa Command later confirmed the st
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US launches air strikes against Islamic State group militants in Nigeria
Africa • 1:21 AM
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US had launched "precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes". The claim came in a Christmas night social media post that offered few details, though US Africa Command later confirmed the st
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