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From Kinshasa to Bujumbura: M23 crisis threatens to engulf region

The M23 crisis in the DRC has reduced the country’s diplomatic and military options, raising fears of broader regional instability, according to Congolese political scientist Christian Moleka Kibamgu.

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Morocco braces for an AFCON festival beyond football

Less than a week before the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the countdown has begun. In the host cities, final preparations are underway and the tournament atmosphere is gradually taking shape.

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Botswana probes youth lured to fight in Ukraine

The Botswana government is investigating two young men allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine, as more Africans are said to be lured by misleading promises of military training and quick pay.

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Weightlifter wins record-breaking gold at Southeast Asian Games

Indonesian weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah has broken two world records, taking gold in the men’s 79-kilogram category at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.

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Researchers find evidence of youngest-ever children tattooed

Researchers at the Arizona State University and the University of Missouri believe they have found evidence of the youngest-ever children to have been tattooed.

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Egypt unveils newly restored statues of Amenhotep III in Luxor

After two decades of restoration, two huge alabaster statues of Amenhotep III are back where they belong – at the king’s mortuary temple in Luxor.

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Torrential rains and flash floods kill 37 in Moroccan city of Safi

Floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said Monday.

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UN: Severe winter storm puts 800,000 displaced Palestinians at risk

The Gaza Strip, already scarred by the war with Israel, was hit by a winter storm this week. Hundreds of thousands of people were exposed to the cold weather and rainstorms in their tents.

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South Sudan families battle rising Nile floods to survive

Each day they rebuild river defenses using clay and papyrus, but increased flooding driven by recent climate change has made their homes even more vulnerable to flooding.

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DR Congo: Is Katanga the next target for M23 rebels?

Following the takeover of Uvira by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, is the financial and strategic hub Katanga next? Africanews spoke to political scientist Christian Moleka Kibamgu about what the rebels might do next.

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ECOWAS rejects Guinea-Bissau transition, warns of sanctions

Discussions also focused on the impact of climate change on food security, with calls for coordinated regional responses to recurring floods and droughts.

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Russian-led Africa corps accused of atrocities in Mali

The United Nations has reported abuses on all sides. But the allegations against Africa Corps are new, and the AP is reporting them for the first time.

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Messi's India tour gets off to chaotic start as angry fans storm field

Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start Saturday with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero.

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Fear and uncertainty grip Uvira after M23 seizes strategic city

The latest offensive comes despite the U.S.-brokered peace deal, which did not include M23. While Rwanda has agreed to halt support for armed groups and help end hostilities, both Congo and the rebels accuse each other of violating earli...

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Cameroon post-election unrest: Protesters jailed, others freed

A political crisis continues to engulf Cameroon just a few weeks after the West African country held its presidential election.

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Mali conflict survivors recount sexual violence, killings

The United Nations has reported abuses on all sides. But the allegations against Africa Corps are new, and the AP is reporting them for the first time.

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UN condemns deadly drone strike on peacekeepers in Sudan’s Kordofan

The United Nations has condemned a recent drone attack that targeted its Sudanese logistics in the central region of Kordofan base in Kadugli, resulting in fatalities & injuries of members of the Bangladeshi Peacekeeping contingent.

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Iran raises gasoline prices for first time since deadly 2019 protests

Iran introduced a new pricing tier Saturday for its nationally subsidized gasoline, attempting to rein in spiraling costs for the first time since a price hike in 2019 that sparked nationwide protests and a crackdown that reportedly kill...

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CAR presidential campaign launches amid tension and promises of peace

Election campaigning has officially begun in the Central African Republic ahead of the presidential vote scheduled for December 28.

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Haitians try to rebuild lives in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

World Food Program says the Category 5 storm's passage in October exacerbated Haiti's humanitarian crisis.

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Tunisian opposition leader, Abir Moussi, handed 12-year jail term

Rights groups say the ruling is another step towards entrenching President Kais Saied's one-man rule.

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Femicide not officially recognized in Kenya despite rising cases

The United Nations says one in five women are killed in Kenya every day, but that many cases remain unreported or misclassified.

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Eritrea announces departure from IGAD regional bloc

Its departure comes amid a fierce war of words between Asmara and Ethiopia raising fears of a renewed armed conflict between the two countries.

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M23 rebels take control of strategic Congo town as peace deal crumbles

The United States accuses Rwanda of leading the Great Lakes region toward war and warns action will be taken against 'spoilers'.

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West African troops supporting Benin government following failed coup

Some 200 soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, have been deployed to the country.

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Senegal to suspend all extraditions to France

Senegalese Justice Minister Yassine Fall said Dakar will refuse to extradite people wanted by France until it receives a favourable response from Paris to its own extradition requests.

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Fuel tanker explosion kills at least eight people in Cameroon

The tanker was carrying more than 36,000 litres of fuel when it exploded in Tiko. Eight people have been taken to hospital, including one child.

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Building collapse in Fez: Families evacuated, investigation underway

After a deadly building collapse in Fez, 22 families have been evacuated from their homes. Local authorities said they had stepped in to ensure residents' safety and prevent further danger.

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UK sanctions four senior RSF commanders over atrocities in Sudan

The four officers include RSF deputy leader Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo and three other commanders. They are suspected of having committed atrocities in El Fasher.

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IOC seeks to reintegrate Russia, Belarus into world sports

The IOC took a significant step towards reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports on Thursday by advising governing bodies to let the countries’ youth teams and athletes compete with their full identity of national flag and anthem.

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