Kanyuka argues that the M23 fighters did not raid but conducted a peaceful operation against 130 Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers who were hiding in hospitals. Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) have dismissed accusations against them of raiding hospitals in …
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JUBA | Xinhua | Diplomats from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, on Wednesday expressed deep concern about the ongoing armed violence in Nasir County in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State. The IGAD envoys from Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda, who are based …
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Nile Day celebrations in Ethiopia support efforts to ensure all member states on board Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA | RONALD MUSOKE | The pressing need to accelerate the establishment of a Nile Basin Commission topped the issues at this year’s Nile Day celebrations on Feb. 22 in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. …
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Nigeria’s cocoa industry is emerging as a key driver of economic diversification. With growing global demand and surging investments, the sector could unlock new revenue streams and strengthen the country’s non-oil economy. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nigeria’s cocoa industry is undergoing a transformation, characterized by record-high prices, soaring …
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KIGALI | Xinhua | Health experts and policymakers have called for urgent investment in primary healthcare and domestic health financing to build sustainable and resilient health systems across the African continent. The sixth edition of the Africa Health Agenda International Conference officially kicked off on Monday in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital. …
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Kigali, Rwanda | THE NEW TIMES | The Government of Rwanda has accused the United Kingdom of breaching trust and taking unjustified punitive measures against Kigali, and has demanded that the latter pays £50 million under the now-defunct Migration and Economic Development Partnership. Yolande Makolo, the spokesperson for the Rwandan …
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Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is in Rwanda for a high-profile meeting with President Paul Kagame, ChimpReports has reported. According to ChimpReports, Muhoozi’s visit follows a series of high-level security meetings between Uganda and Rwanda, including a recent cross-border security meeting …
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Africa’s startup ecosystem has rebounded in January 2025 compared to the same period last year, signaling a shift toward more sustainable, growth-driven investment. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s startup ecosystem is roaring back, with January 2025 figures shattering past funding records, according to the latest analysis from African …
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KINSHASA, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | A garrison military court has sentenced 55 soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) to death for fleeing the enemy and looting in Lubero Territory, North Kivu Province. The court session, held at Musienene State, near the frontline towards Butembo, …
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KINSHASA, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have appointed Emmanuel Birato Rwihimba as the governor of South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This comes two weeks after the rebels seized Bukavu, the provincial capital, prompting government officials, including Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi, to …
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