Trump Officials Consider Sending 1,100 Afghans to Congo
The Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send up to 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a non-profit confirmed on Tuesday.
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South Africa Police Boss Charged Over $21M Health Contract
South Africa's police chief has been formally charged with failing in his duties over a controversial $21m health contract, according to the BBC.
Ugandan and Congolese Forces Rescue 200 from ISIL-Linked ADF
Ugandan and Congolese forces have rescued at least 200 civilians from an ISIL-linked rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to reports from the Ugandan military.
More than 200 Rescued from IS-Linked Group in DR Congo
Ugandan and Congolese forces rescued more than 200 people from an ISIL-linked armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a military statement.
Madagascar Arrests Fuel Fears Among Gen Z Protesters
Arrests of Gen Z activists in Madagascar have raised fears that the military regime, which took power after youth-led protests, may not be better than the government it replaced, according to The Guardian.
More Than £1bn Pledged for Sudan as Crisis Deepens
More than £1bn has been pledged for war-ravaged Sudan at a conference in Berlin, according to The Guardian, surpassing the funding target set by organizers.
South African Politician Julius Malema Sentenced to 5-Year Jail Term
South African politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for a gun-related offence, marking a significant legal and political development in the country.
South Africa Appoints Former Apartheid Negotiator as US Ambassador
South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a former apartheid-era negotiator, as its next ambassador to the United States, according to local media, signaling a bid to improve relations with Washington after a turbulent year.
UK Calls for End to Sudan Bloodshed in Berlin Talks as War Enters Fourth Year
The British foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, will call for an end to Sudan’s bloodshed during a major Berlin conference on Wednesday, as the war enters its fourth year and humanitarian needs soar, according to The Guardian.
Three Years of Messages at Once – Sudan’s War Chronicle Surfaces
A journalist trapped in Sudan's war finally received three years of messages after reconnecting his phone, revealing the horrors he witnessed, according to BBC.
Sudan War Enters Fourth Year as ‘Bloody Unacceptable’ Efforts Fail to End Crisis
Efforts to end Sudan’s catastrophic war have been criticized as ‘bloody unacceptable’ by the country’s top UN official, as new reports show the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis is worsening, according to The Guardian.
Ghanaian Winger Dominic Frimpong Killed at 20 in Bus Attack
Ghanaian winger Dominic Frimpong was killed in an armed robbery on his team’s bus as they returned from a match on Sunday, according to the Ghana Football Association.
Africa’s Election Winner Must Afford Fees Up to £328,000
In Djibouti and Benin, presidential candidates must afford nomination fees of up to £328,000, according to the Guardian. Critics argue this excludes many potential contenders.
Pope’s Algeria Visit Signals Africa’s Rising Role in Church
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for the first papal visit to the country, calling for peace on the opening stop of a tour of Africa that signals the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic church, according to The Guardian.
Millions in War-Ravaged Sudan Surviving on One Meal a Day
Millions of people in war-ravaged Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country’s food crisis deepens, according to a report published by a group of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).