AFRICA
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Indonesia approves controversial law expanding role of military in government
Indonesia’s parliament on Thursday, March 20 passed contentious revisions to the country’s military law, which will allocate more civilian posts…
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Leaders of Congo and Rwanda Convene in Qatar, Urge Ceasefire in Eastern DRC
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have held direct talks for the…
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Rwanda severs ties with Belgium over ‘neo-colonial delusions’
Rwanda has cut diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying it has been “consistently undermined” by the European nation during the ongoing…
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DRC and M23 rebels to begin direct talks next week, mediator Angola says
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels will hold talks next week, mediator…
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President’s $155k church donation sparks Kenyan clashes
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to disperse protesters who tried to occupy a church that was recently given…
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WAGPA Confirms Commitment to Expanding Pipeline Across All ECOWAS Nations
The West African Gas Pipeline Authority (WAGPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to extending its pipeline beyond its four key stakeholders,…
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Morocco makes Africa cornerstone of its foreign policy – Foreign Minister
Morocco has made the African continent the cornerstone of its foreign policy, the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation…
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Kenya signs 12 agreements with Egypt to strengthen ties
Kenyan President William Ruto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have signed 12 agreements aimed at strengthening the relationship between…
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Nigerian extradited to US for alleged sextortion
A Nigerian man has been extradited to the US to face prosecution over alleged sextortion of a minor, which led…
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ECOWAS formally announce withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger effective today
ECOWAS has confirmed the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the regional block effective today, Wednesday January 29,…
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