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M23 defies ceasefire agreement, continues offensive east of DR Congo

The former president of the electoral commission says he is not bound by any agreement and is continuing his military offensive.

Sudanese army recaptures presidential palace, military source confirms

Sudan’s military said it retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last bastion in the capital of rival paramilitary forces, after nearly two years of fighting.

At least 8 killed after a trailer crashed into vehicles and burst into flame

At least eight people died near Nigeria's capital Abuja after a trailer crashed into halted vehicles and burst into flames, police said Wednesday.

South Africa eyes trade expansion amid diplomatic rift with U.S.

The diplomatic tension escalated earlier this week when U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, persona non grata, citing accusations of "race-baiting" and criticism of President Donald Trum...

Ghanaian peacekeepers empower women in unity state through vocational training

The Ghanaian peacekeepers’ commitment to community engagement extends beyond vocational training. Their peacebuilding efforts also include providing veterinary care to livestock owners, having treated over 27,000 cattle, sheep, and goats to enhance foo...

Finland named happiest country for the eighth consecutive year

Researchers found that happiness is strongly linked to seemingly simple factors: sharing meals, having social support, and living in a household of four to five people. Additionally, believing in the kindness of others significantly influences happines...

Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry elected International Olympic Comittee president

Kirsty Coventry has made history by being elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), becoming the first woman and the first African to hold this prestigious position at the age of 41.

Africa advances toward financial integration with new currency exchange marketplace{Business Africa}

A new initiative under PAPSS aims to boost trade, improve liquidity, and drive a unified capital market across the continent while a Zimbabwean innovator has developed technology that uses radio waves from the sun to power vehicles.

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed dismisses war possibility with Eritrea amid rising fears

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday that his administration would avoid escalating tensions with Eritrea regarding access to the Red Sea, despite warnings from regional officials and experts about a potential conflict between the...

Hollywood honors Andre Braugher at premiere of “The Residence”

"The Residence" is a comedic whodunit set in the White House, where Aduba’s detective character is tasked with solving a murder. The series boasts a star-studded cast, including Randall Park and Susan Kelechi Watson.