M23 militia says to pull out of key DR Congo city at US request
Africa • Dec 16, 2025, 10:09 PM
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In tonight's edition: Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they've agreed to conditionally withdraw from the strategic Congolese town of Uvira. Also, the rebels' offensive in eastern DR Congo has forced tens of thousands of people to flee into neighbouring Burundi. Plus a new report by the World Meteorological Organization finds that temperatures in North Africa were their hottest on record in 2024.
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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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