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DR Congo’s Goma faces economic and financial crisis following M23 takeover

Businesses are struggling to survive, financial transactions are almost impossible, and people are having trouble making ends meet.

Ethiopia and Somalia hold talks aimed at reaffirming ties

The two countries fell out last year over Ethiopia's deal with Somalia's breakaway territory of Somaliland to gain access to the sea.

DRC: deadly explosion at M23 rally wounds dozens, rebel leaders say

After an explosion went off in the midst of an M23 rally in the DRC, dozens have been wounded and eleven killed according to rebel leaders. The incident unfolded in eastern Congo’s city of Bukavu.

Ukraine Weighs U.S. Rare Earth Deal Amid War Efforts

The agreement could be signed as early as Friday and plans are being drawn up for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, according to one of the Ukrainian officials.

Cologne’s Carnival: joyful revelry meets vigilant security measures

In Cologne, Germany, a vibrant celebration unfolded on Thursday as thousands of partygoers donned elaborate costumes to kick off the carnival season, an event that draws visitors from across the globe.

Israel releases Palestinian prisoners following delay

Crowds gathered in Gaza and the occupied West Bank as Palestinian detainees released from Israeli jails arrived. Israel had delayed the release of the detainees over the weekend, citing Hamas’ hostage handover ceremonies, which it called ''humiliating...

Can aid be reimagined to deliver meaningful value? {Business Africa}

Massive aid cuts announced by Washington have prompted panic in African capitals, but also questions on whether foreign aid has transformed low-income countries in any meaningful ways economically.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa seeks dialogue with Trump on land policy

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his desire on Thursday to negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump in order to address ongoing tensions regarding his nation's land policy and the genocide case against Israel at the World Court.

DRC: Classes restart in Goma after rumours of M23 forced recruitment

Classes started again on Thursday in some of Goma's schools, the day after panic broke out following a rumor alleging the forced recruitment of pupils by M23 rebels.

Chaos erupts at rebel rally in eastern Congo, casualties reported

M23’s latest offensive marks the most significant escalation in over a decade of eastern Congo’s long-running conflict, which is deeply rooted in the aftermath of Rwanda's 1994 genocide and the battle for control over Congo's vast mineral wealth.