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Rwanda defends support for M23 rebels

President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda is ready for "confrontation," rejecting growing criticism over its support for M23 rebels in eastern Congo

Ghana formalises debt restructuring with official creditors

The reworking of its debt has been a long-standing issue for the gold and cocoa-producing country, since it defaulted on most of its external borrowing in 2022.

Former South Africa President Zuma’s daughter is arrested on terrorism charges

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who is also a member of the South African Parliament, is accused of inciting violence during riots in July 2021 which led to the deaths of more than 350 people.

Succès Masra urges dialogue and unity in Chad

Succès Masra, leader of Les Transformateurs party, announced his readiness to work with the government for Chad's stability and development

Thousands of Palestinians return home to the destruction in north Gaza

They face the reality of bombed out homes, dire shortages of food supplies, lack of running water, and no electricity.

DRC president warns of “vigorous” military response to M23 rebel advance

Félix Tshisekedi also condemned the international community's “inaction” in the face of an “unprecedented worsening of the security situation”.

South Africa working to support its troops station in DR Congo

At least 13 of its soldiers, who are part of a SADC peacekeeping mission, have been killed in the conflict pitting Rwanda-back M23 rebels against the Congolese army and its allies.

Egypt and Kenya bolster ties; sign agreements

After touching down in Cairo, President William Ruto signed twelve deals with his Egyptian counterpart. They aim to boost trade, investment, education, and technological exchanges between the two nations.

M23 rebels tighten their hold on Goma

After M23 rebels captured swathes of Goma, a spokesperson for the group insisted that peace was their top priority. Residents, meanwhile, say they are lacking basic supplies since the group marched into the city.