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Rwanda and DRC Pursue U.S.-Backed Mineral Reforms

For years, the heart of Africa has been both blessed and burdened. Beneath the soil of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) lie vast reserves of minerals that power modern life  cobalt for electric cars, tantalum for smartphones, lithium
September 16, 2025

U.S. Envoy Warns Tanzanians Against Visa Overstays

The United States’ acting envoy to Tanzania has issued a firm reminder to Tanzanians traveling to the United States: respect the terms of your visa and depart on time. Andrew Lentz, the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam,
September 15, 2025

Rubio Reassures Israel Amid Qatar Strike Fallout

Marco Rubio stepped onto Israeli soil carrying both reassurance and unease. The U.S. Secretary of State arrived in Jerusalem only days after Israel’s controversial airstrike on Qatar, an operation that drew international condemnation for targeting alleged leaders of Hamas. Rubio’s message was
September 15, 2025

DR Congo Begins Ebola Vaccination in Kasai Outbreak

The World Health Organization has begun emergency vaccination efforts in southern Kasai Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo following an Ebola outbreak reported earlier this month. The campaign started in Bulape, where health teams are focusing on frontline workers and
September 15, 2025

DRC Military Court Reopens Kabila Case Amid Controversy

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Supreme Military Court has ordered the reopening of the treason case against former President Joseph Kabila, raising fresh questions about accountability, politics, and regional stability. The move comes after the government requested that three new witnesses be
September 13, 2025

Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees for African Travellers

Burkina Faso has announced that citizens from every African country will no longer be required to pay visa fees when visiting the West African nation. The decision, revealed after a government cabinet meeting in Ouagadougou, is designed to encourage greater unity, cultural
September 13, 2025

US Police Arrest Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing

Authorities in the United States have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, ending a tense two-day manhunt that gripped the nation. The suspect, identified as Tyler Robinson, was taken into custody in Washington County, Utah, after a
September 13, 2025

UN Assembly Backs Gaza Two-State Roadmap

The United Nations General Assembly has voted decisively in favour of a resolution urging a comprehensive two-state solution to the protracted conflict between Israel and Palestine. The declaration, known as the New York Declaration, was backed by 142 countries, with 10 opposing
September 13, 2025
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