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After resolutions on Sudan, DRC at AU summit, analysts urge swift action

More than 3,000 people have been killed in clashes between government forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. The rebels have captured large Congolese cities, including Goma and Bukavu.

After resolutions on Sudan, DRC at AU summit, analysts urge swift action

Wagner mercenaries, Mali army accused of killing civilians

Wagner mercenaries, Mali army accused of killing civilians

Federal appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly's convictions, 30-year prison term

Federal appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly's convictions, 30-year prison term

Tens of thousands go hungry in Sudan after Trump aid freeze

Tens of thousands go hungry in Sudan after Trump aid freeze

US teacher returns home after being freed by Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed American teacher Marc Fogel to the White House late Tuesday after Fogel was freed from Russia.

US teacher returns home after being freed by Russia

Afrikaner groups in South Africa decline Trump's resettlement plan

Groups representing some of South Africa's white minority responded Saturday to a plan by President Donald Trump to offer them refugee status.

Afrikaner groups in South Africa decline Trump's resettlement plan

Hamas threatens to delay hostage release

The next exchange was set for Saturday, with three more Israelis set to be freed in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners jailed by Israel.

Hamas threatens to delay hostage release

The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt

A private funeral service took place at the Ismaili community center in Lisbon attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Spain's King Emeritus Juan Carlos.

The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt

Military: Sudan to form new government after regaining Khartoum

The formation of a new Sudanese government is expected to happen after the recapture of Khartoum is completed.

Military: Sudan to form new government after regaining Khartoum

US declares interest in developing African mining sector

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is interested in developing the mining sector in Africa.

US declares interest in developing African mining sector

Authorities in Somalia warn against financing terrorism

Somalia's government Saturday sent stern warnings to businesses and individuals that pay extortion money to al-Shabab.

Authorities in Somalia warn against financing terrorism

African nations prepare for what's to come after pause on US aid

African nations prepare for what's to come after pause on US aid

African nations prepare for what's to come after pause on US aid

200 Kenyan police officers arrive at UN mission in Haiti

Two hundred Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti on Thursday to join the United Nations-backed mission to fight gangs in the crisis-plagued Caribbean country.

200 Kenyan police officers arrive at UN mission in Haiti

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in DRC declare a unilateral ceasefire

The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s key city of Goma announced a unilateral ceasefire in the region Monday for humanitarian reasons.

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in DRC declare a unilateral ceasefire

Trump to speak with Trudeau, Sheinbaum over new US tariffs

The new tariffs affect the top three U.S. trading partners, but Trump said the move would be “worth the price” to bolster U.S. interests.

Trump to speak with Trudeau, Sheinbaum over new US tariffs

USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters after Musk said Trump agreed to close it

Staffers of the U.S. Agency for International Development were instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington headquarters on Monday.

USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters after Musk said Trump agreed to close it

Trump places tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

While Canadian goods will face a 25% tariff, Trump said he would tariff Canadian crude oil imports at 10%. Mexico’s energy imports are included in its 25% tariffs.

Trump places tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT fuels debate over AI building blocks

OpenAI is reviewing indications that DeepSeek may have trained its AI by mimicking responses from OpenAI’s models.

DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT fuels debate over AI building blocks

East African leaders call for ceasefire in DRC; humanitarian crisis worsens

EAC leaders called for an immediate ceasefire in the DRC, where government forces are fighting rebel group M23, while aid agencies say the clashes are deepening.

East African leaders call for ceasefire in DRC; humanitarian crisis worsens

Recovery mission, investigation into Washington plane crash continue

Efforts are continuing Friday to retrieve the two aircraft involved in a midair collision outside of Washington that killed 67 people Wednesday night.

Recovery mission, investigation into Washington plane crash continue

China's DeepSeek AI rattles Wall Street, but questions remain

DeepSeek appears to have innovated its way to some of its success, developing new and more efficient algorithms that allow the chips in the system to communicate with each other.

China's DeepSeek AI rattles Wall Street, but questions remain

Rwanda, Congo presidents to meet as M23 rebels take Goma

Kenyan President William Ruto said Monday that the presidents of Rwanda and Congo have agreed to attend a meeting Wednesday to discuss developments in eastern Congo.

Rwanda, Congo presidents to meet as M23 rebels take Goma

US, Colombia reach migrant deportation deal after tariff threats

A White House statement said the two countries agreed Colombia would accept its migrants without restriction, including having them sent back on U.S. military aircraft.

US, Colombia reach migrant deportation deal after tariff threats

Drought led to 71,000 'excess deaths' in Somalia, report shows

A study finds that severe drought plaguing parts of Somalia since 2022 has killed at least 71,000 people beyond the number expected.

Drought led to 71,000 'excess deaths' in Somalia, report shows

Kenyan startup city tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

Turn into Tatu City on the outskirts of Kenya's capital, Nairobi, and it feels like entering a different world.

Kenyan startup city tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

Fighting reaches outskirts of eastern Congo's largest city as rebels close in

Panic spread in eastern Congo's main city on Thursday, with M23 rebels steadily inching closer to Goma and seizing a nearby town as they battle the Congolese army.

Fighting reaches outskirts of eastern Congo's largest city as rebels close in

Trump's WHO, climate orders bring challenges and opportunities for Africa, China

On inauguration day, U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders that set in motion the country’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Treaty as well as from the WHO.

Trump's WHO, climate orders bring challenges and opportunities for Africa, China

Death toll from Nigeria fuel tanker explosion rises to 98

Explosions that kill dozens who converge on crashed tanker trucks to scoop up spilled fuel have been common for years in Nigeria, and the problem is only becoming worse.

Death toll from Nigeria fuel tanker explosion rises to 98

Trump holds off on immediate tariffs but plans trade overhaul

Trump said in his inaugural address the U.S. would collect "massive amounts" of income from foreign trade duties as his administration works to rebuild American industry.

Trump holds off on immediate tariffs but plans trade overhaul

Impeached South Korea's President Yoon arrested

South Korean authorities detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following a tense, five-hour standoff at his heavily guarded mountain compound in Seoul.

Impeached South Korea's President Yoon arrested

Why Ivory Coast, Senegal asked French troops to leave

In a major shift in West Africa's security landscape, Ivory Coast and Senegal, regional economic powerhouses, have ordered France to remove its troops from their territories.

Why Ivory Coast, Senegal asked French troops to leave

Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, latest African country to do so

Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will leave the country after a decades long military presence.

Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, latest African country to do so

Celebrated South African contemporary dancer Dada Masilo dies at 39

The dance world mourned Tuesday the internationally acclaimed South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, who died in the hospital.

Celebrated South African contemporary dancer Dada Masilo dies at 39

Kenyan president acknowledges police abuses at protests

President Ruto acknowledged abuses by Kenya's security forces, in the wake of demonstrations against a recent wave of alleged kidnappings.

Kenyan president acknowledges police abuses at protests

Zimbabwe president signs death penalty abolition into law

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the death penalty abolition bill into law Dec. 31, 2024.

Zimbabwe president signs death penalty abolition into law

Kenyan president strongly defends animal vaccination program

Kenya's president said that a mass livestock vaccination campaign will continue despite fears of some herders and farmers that the inoculations will somehow hurt their animals.

Kenyan president strongly defends animal vaccination program

South Korea's ex- defense chief tried to kill himself after being arrested

South Korea’s previous Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law.

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South Korea's ex- defense chief tried to kill himself after being arrested

Ghana ruling party candidate concedes in presidential election

Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat in the country's presidential election.

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Ghana ruling party candidate concedes in presidential election

UN Security Council to discuss Syria after Assad's ouster

U.N. Security Council to hold closed-door talks Monday on the situation in Syria, following the lightning advance by rebels that ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

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UN Security Council to discuss Syria after Assad's ouster

Timeline: How years of bloodshed and division led to Assad's fall

The collapse of Bashar Assad's rule over Syria marks the culmination of a nearly 14-year rebellion and a key moment in a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands.

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Timeline: How years of bloodshed and division led to Assad's fall

Ghana counts votes in tight presidential race, hopes for better times

Ghana voted in a presidential and parliamentary election Saturday amid hopes for an economic revival after the worst financial crisis in a generation.

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Ghana counts votes in tight presidential race, hopes for better times

Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after up to 143 deaths

A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.

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Health officials investigate mystery disease in southwest Congo after up to 143 deaths

Biden visits US-financed Angolan rail hub

Biden got a first-hand look Wednesday at a U.S.-financed rail project that weaves together his personal love of railroads with his desire to leave a legacy in Africa.

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Biden visits US-financed Angolan rail hub

You should have come earlier to Africa, Biden told

After promising to visit Africa two years ago at the U.S. Africa summit , Biden makes his first presidential trip to the continent where he is visiting Angola with a quick stop in Cabo Verde.

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You should have come earlier to Africa, Biden told

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