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SADC begins withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from DR Congo

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) began on Tuesday the withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)through Rwanda.

Thousands displaced by Sudan war return home from Egypt

According to the International Organization for Migration, some 123,000 Sudanese returned from Egypt since the start of the year, including nearly 50,000 so far in April, double the month before

Researchers study using planes to cool the earth amidst global warming

Existing aircraft could help cool the planet by releasing reflective particles into the atmosphere, a new study from University College London suggests. Researchers say the approach, known as stratospheric aerosol injection, could slow global warming w...

Political upheaval Is redrawing Africa’s fiscal landscape

As elections unfold across the continent, the outcomes—whether continuity, reform, or upheaval—will significantly shape Africa’s access to financing and its long-term fiscal trajectory.

Bomb Blast Kills 26 in Northeast Nigeria

At least 26 people, including women and children, were killed in northeastern Nigeria when explosive devices detonated on a busy road Monday

Cardinals Gather to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

As the Catholic Church prepares for a new chapter, over 130 cardinals will gather next week in a closed-door conclave to elect the next pope

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to have access to the Atlantic ocean

In December 2023, Morocco announced a trade initiative to facilitate Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger's access to the Atlantic Ocean using Moroccan ports after ECOWAS imposed trade restrictions on the the three junta-led countries.

Sudanese midwives deliver hope amid war and ruin

The war has displaced over 13 million people and claimed at least 24,000 lives. Human rights organizations say the conflict, marked by famine, mass rape, and ethnic violence, has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters.

Trump marks his first 100 days in office amid trade impasse with China

The US president, Donald Trump, is marking 100 days in office, but with frictions all over, brought about by the global tariffs mostly targeting China.

Barca Face Inter in UCL Semi

Barcelona are riding high after their Copa del Rey triumph over Real Madrid